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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
Under heavy braking, the system
has two principal aims, to reduce
the stopping distance and keep your
vehicle under control. However,
there is a risk that roadholding and
directional control may be lost and
the wheels may lock under braking,
depending on the nature of the
ground, weather conditions and
your
reactions.
The
Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) has been
designed to combat this danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply, and
allows the vehicle to be steered and
thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances it is
quite possible for the driver to steer
the vehicle and to avoid an obstacle
whilst at the same time applying the
brake. This system also allows you
to optimise stopping distances,
especially
when
roadholding
becomes difficult (wet or slippery
roads, variable road surfaces).
Although this system allows you to
optimise stopping distances, the
ABS system does not allow you to
increase
vehicle
performance,
which is physically linked to the
local conditions of tyre / road
adhesion.
It is still essential to follow the rules
of good driving practice (such as
driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front).
The fact that the
vehicle’s safety has been increased
should not encourage you to take
risks.
You will feel pulsing through the
brake pedal when the system has
been activated. These tangible signs
will warn you that the adhesion
between the tyres and the ground
has reached its limit and enable you
to adapt your driving style to suit
the road conditions.
Operating faults
Two possible situations may occur:
1 - The
warning light on
the instrument panel is lit.
Braking is still effective, but
without support from the ABS
system. Contact a RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
2 - The
and
warning lights
on the instrument panel
are lit.
This indicates that both the
braking system and the ABS
system are faulty. Your braking
systems
are
only
partially
operational.
However,
it
is
dangerous to brake suddenly
and it is essential to stop
immediately, as soon as traffic
conditions
allow.
Call
a
RENAULT Dealer.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS is independent of the effort
applied to the brake pedal. In an emergency, apply
firm and continuous
pressure
to the brake pedal There is no need to pump it repeatedly.
