Operation Manual
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Cont rol indica tor 4 for brake system
Illuminates when ignition is sw itched on.
Goes out after engine is started.
Illuminates if handbrake is applied and/or
fluid level for brake hydraulics is too low .
Brake fluid level - see page 188.
If the brakes operate as normal when the
control indicator illuminates during driving,
it is p ossible to continue d riving carefully
and at a safe sp eed to a workshop.
If the control indicator stays lit, the brakes
do not operate as normal or leaks are
found in the brake system, do not attempt
to drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed
to a workshop for inspection and repair.
If the control indicator does not illuminate
when the ignition is switched on, or when
the handbrake is applied (w ith ignition on),
stop and consult a workshop.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) u
The ABS continually monitors the vehicle's
brak e system and prev ents the wheels from
locking, irrespective of the road condition
and tyre grip.
It starts to regulate the braking pressure as
soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock.
The vehicle rema ins stee rable, even in the
event of very heavy braking, e.g. on bends
or when swerving to avoid an obstacle.
Even in the case of full-on braking, the ABS
makes it possible to drive round an
obstacle without releasing the brakes.
ABS control is made ap parent throug h a
pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process.
9 Wa rning
If it illuminates when the handbrake is not
applied: stop vehicle; interrupt your
journey immediately.
Check brake fluid level and top-up if
necessary before consulting a workshop.
Have cause of brake fluid loss remedied
by a workshop.
9 Wa rnin g
For optimum braking, keep the brake
peda l fully dep ressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fa ct that the
peda l is pulsating. Do not reduce the
pressure on the pedal.
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks w hen driving.
Traffic safety can only be achieved by
adopting a responsible driving style.