User Guide

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
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4 – Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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The ABS can be switched off and on by
depressing this switch.
When the ABS is switched off. the
vehicle's standard brake system will
remain fully operational.
Regardless whether the ABS was
previously switched off manually, it
switches on automatically every time the
engine is started.
Normally the ABS should always be
switched on.
If the ABS is not functioning properly, a
warning light will come on. See page 49
for additional details.
Description of the ABS see page 35.
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where applicable
General hints
§ Under certain difficult road
conditions, such as gravel or fresh snow
on top of ice, when extreme caution and
slow speeds are always imperative, it
may be possible to achieve shorter
stopping distances by switching the ABS
off. When the wheels are intentionally
allowed to lock up, the ''wedge" of snow
or gravel that builds up in front of the tires
increases the braking effect. But always
remember that steering control is lost
when the wheels lock. The system
should be switched on again immediately
road conditions return to normal.
§ The ABS must be switched off
whenever the vehicle is on a chassis
dynamometer for brake testing