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Braking

general information

Principle of operation and design of the brake system components discussed in detail in Chapter brake system of this manual.

All brake components are critical in terms of driving safety. Regularly, in accordance with the established schedule (see chap. Current leaving and service), follow the maintenance procedures of the vehicle. The first 200 km (125 miles) after replacing the brake pads as possible try to avoid sudden braking.

When driving downhill, to avoid overheating the brakes, try to brake the vehicle engine, including for this downshift.

After heavy rain or overcome water obstacles, ?� before you start moving at full speed, check the efficiency of the brakes, - soaked pads and discs can be quickly dried out in a series of braking when driving at low speed.

During the tow defective vehicles do not forget that, with the engine functioning brake servo is stopped, as a consequence, each press of the brake pedal requires more effort.

In the case of brake failure while driving is permitted braking with the parking brake -Remember that the braking distance in this case is greatly increased.

Using the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speed can lead to loss of control over the management, - try to act as gently as possible!

Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving - there is a risk of overheating the brakes and premature brake wear, and can adversely affect the braking distance!

Parking brake

The parking brake lever is located on the center console between the front seats. Cocking is done by pulling the parking brake lever up until it stops. To release the parking brake, press on the handle end mounted in the arm button, lightly pull up the last to bring the teeth of the ratchet mechanism disengaged, and then, without releasing the button, lower the lever down.

Leaving the car in the parking lot do not forget besides charging the parking brake switch the transmission on the 1st / reverse gear (models with Manual transmission) / translate the selector lever to position "P" (AT model).

When you stop on the rise park the vehicle as close as possible to the edge of the roadway and unscrew the wheel so that when they are rolling the random rested on the curb.

Before driving, do not forget to release the parking brake, - the corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (see. Section A combination of devices, meters, warning lights and indicator lights) should go out.

Recommendations for safety measures in the operation of the models equipped with ABS

ABS does not reduce the stopping distance of a vehicle and is able to ensure the preservation of a car's handling during braking. In view of the foregoing it is necessary to constantly maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, based on the vehicle speed and the specific traffic conditions.

ABS does not prevent lateral skidding while abrupt change in direction of the vehicle. For example, a car can enter into a skid when cornering too fast or jerk the steering wheel during the lane change. Always maintain a safe speed, in accordance with the state of the road surface and driving conditions.

ABS does not prevent the loss of ESP. During emergency braking, avoid sudden jerks of the steering wheel.

The stopping distance of a vehicle equipped with ABS may be slightly higher than usual for models with a conventional braking system. This is particularly noticeable when driving on roads with a fragile and uneven coating (gravel, snow), - do not forget in such conditions reduce speed and increase the distance to the vehicle in front.

The control lamp of infringement of serviceability of functioning ABS

The system included anti-lock unit self-test. Externally, the system self-test procedure could take the form of minor fluctuations brake pedal immediately after the engine starts. Diagnostics ABS also performed at each brake the car.

If any system a fault activated built in in the instrument panel warning lamp ABS (see. Section A combination of devices, meters, warning lights and indicator lights). Operation of a control lamp during movement testifies to disable ABS. This performance braking system is retained in full, except for the automatic regulation of braking force that runs ABS. If the ABS warning lamp does not go out after the engine is started or activated while driving, you should as soon as possible to apply to the nearest service station.

Joint activation of the ABS warning lamp and the failure of the braking system / charging the parking brake also means disable the braking regulation that indicates a fault in the ABS, and brake. When braking systems continue to provide adequate braking of the car is enough, however, to avoid a sharp squeezing of a pedal of a foot brake. Immediately contact the nearest service station.