V36 PARTNER 4x4 - REF : 5571H - 01/2015
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Safety !
Wheels antiblocking system (ABS).
Your vehicle is fitted with an ABS system
which electronic control is
specific to your vehicle
. The purpose of this incomparable safety
feature is to prevent the wheels from locking on low traction surfaces
and to maintain control of the vehicle's trajectory especially in case of
emergency braking.
Note: Regulations do not authorise deactivating the anti-locking mechanism
temporarily, therefore it is totally prohibited to add a device for disengaging it on
demand.
Electronic stability program (
ESC
).
The electronic control of the ESC is specific to the vehicle
and includes the
following systems that are identical to those of the base vehicle. Please refer to the
manufacturer’s manual for any further information:
Wheels antiblocking system (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution (
REF
).
ABS in case of poor traction:
On regular roads there is no difference between the anti-locking action of a 4-wheel
and 2-wheel version. However, a vehicle with a 4-wheel drive can negotiate terrains
that a 2-wheel version, even though improved, would not be able to travel on.
Please note that, on grounds with poor traction (snow, etc.) or on bumpy roads, the
anti-locking action can actually increase the stopping distances.
The warning light together with a sound signal and a message indicates a
poor running of the system that can lead to a loss of control when
braking.
The lighting of this indicator, coupled with the
STOP
indicator, together
with a sound signal and a message indicates a poor running of the
REF
that can lead to a loss of control when braking.
In both cases,
the system gets inactive
, please rapidly contact a
network dealer or a qualified workshop.
