General information
The principle of operation and design of the components of the brake system are discussed in detail in Chapter 9 this guide. Monitoring the functioning and serviceability of the system is carried out using a warning lamp built into the instrument cluster (see Section 16).
All components of the braking system are essential for driving safety. Regularly, in accordance with the established Schedule (see chapter 1), perform vehicle maintenance procedures. First 200 km (125 miles) mileage after replacing the brake pads, try to avoid sudden braking if possible.
The wear of the brake linings must not exceed a certain value (see chapter 1). Brake pads worn to a minimum level cause a characteristic squeak - you can continue driving, but contact a service station as soon as possible.
When driving downhill, in order to avoid overheating of the brake mechanisms, try to brake the car with the engine, including a lower gear for this.
After heavy rain, overcoming water obstacles or washing the car, before driving at full speed, check the effectiveness of the brake mechanisms - wet linings and discs can be quickly dried during several braking at low speed.
When towing a disabled vehicle, do not forget that when the engine is turned off, the operation of the vacuum brake booster stops, which means that each press on the foot brake pedal requires a noticeably greater effort.
In the event of brake failure while driving, braking with the parking brake is allowed - remember that the braking distance in this case increases significantly.
Caution: Using the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speed can result in loss of control - try to be as careful as possible!
Attention: Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving - this is associated with the risk of overheating of the brake mechanisms and premature wear of the pads, and can also adversely affect the length of the braking distance!
Attention: Do not keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving - this is associated with the risk of overheating of the brake mechanisms and premature wear of the pads, and can also adversely affect the length of the braking distance!
Emergency braking function
If the brake pedal is pressed sharply and strongly, in case of an emergency stop, braking is automatically performed with maximum gain under the control of ABS. To minimize the stopping distance, do not release pressure on the brake pedal until it comes to a complete stop.
Parking brake
The parking brake lever is located on the center console between the front seats (see Section 17).
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