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10..Brake System Downtown 350i
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Introduction to KYMCO Anti-Lock Brake
System
ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied
hard while running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force.
Intermittently gaining gripping force and braking force helps prevent wheel lock-up and
allows stable steering control while stopping.
Brake control function is identical to that of conventional vehicle. The brake lever is used for
the front brake and rear brake.
Although the ABS provides stability while stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember
the following characteristics:
o ABS can not compensate for adverse road conditions, misjudgment or improper
application of brakes.You must take the same care as with vehicle not equipped with
ABS.
o
ABS isn't designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose, uneven or downhill
surfaces, the stopping distance of a vehicle with ABS may be longer than that of an
equivalent vehicle without ABS. Use special caution in such areas.
o
ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up when braking in straight line but it cannot control
wheel slip which may be caused by braking during cornering. When turning a corner,
it is better to limit braking to a light application of both brakes or not to brake at all.
Reduce your speed before you get into the corner.
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The computers integrated in the ABS compare vehicle speed with wheel speed.
Since non-recommended tires can affect wheel speed, they may confuse the
sensors resulting in extended braking distance.