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Brakes
Brakes
FOOT BRAKE
For added safety, the hydraulic braking system operates through
dual circuits. If one circuit should fail, the other will continue to
function, but increased brake pedal travel, greater pedal pressure,
and longer stopping distances will be experienced.
In the event of a brake failure where only one circuit is
operational, the car should be brought to a halt as soon as traffic
conditions safely allow. DO NOT continue driving - seek
qualified assistance.
Servo assistance
The braking system is servo assisted, but ONLY while the engine
is running. Without servo assistance greater brake pedal effort is
necessary to safely control the car, resulting in longer stopping
distances. Always be aware of the following:
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NEVER allow the car to freewheel with the engine turned off.
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ALWAYS take particular care when being towed with the
engine turned off.
If the engine should stop for any reason while driving, bring the
car to a halt as quickly as traffic conditions safely allow, and DO
NOT pump the brake pedal lest the braking system lose any
remaining servo-assistance available.
NEVER move the car without the engine running because
brake servo assistance may not be available. The brakes will
still function, but more pedal pressure will be required to operate
them.
Electronic brake force distribution
Your car is equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD), which, in order to maintain braking efficiency,
automatically proportions the distribution of braking forces
between front and rear axles, under all load conditions.
For example; under light loads EBD applies less effort to the rear
brakes in order to maintain vehicle stability; however if the car is
heavily laden or towing, then more effort will be applied to the
rear brakes.
The EBD system incorporates a monitoring system, which checks
that all electrical components are in working order when the
starter switch is turned on and also at frequent intervals while the
car is being driven. The EBD monitoring system is linked to the
brake system warning light on the instrument panel. If this light
illuminates while driving, or remains illuminated for more than
three seconds after the starter switch is turned on, there is a fault
with the braking system, and EBD may not be available. If this
occurs, stop the car as soon as safety permits and seek qualified
assistance immediately. DO NOT drive the car with the brake
system warning light illuminated.
Wet conditions
Driving through water or even very heavy rain may adversely
affect braking efficiency. Dry the braking surfaces by intermittent
light application of the foot brake, after first ensuring that you are
at a safe distance from other road users.
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