Brakes
The purpose of the anti-lock braking system
Warning light
The anti-lock braking system
incorporates a monitoring system,
which checks that all the electrical
(ABS) is to allow efficient braking without wheel
locking - thereby allowing the driver to retain
steering control of the vehicle whilst braking.
components are in working order, as soon as
the starter switch is turned on and also
continuously during your journey.
Under normal braking conditions, (where
sufficient road surface friction exists to reliably
bring the vehicle to a halt without the wheels
locking), ABS will not be activated. However,
should the braking force exceed the available
adhesion between the tires and the road
surface, then ABS will automatically come into
operation. This will be recognisable by a rapid
pulsation felt through the brake pedal.
The warning light on the instrument panel is an
important part of this system. The light should
illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when
the starter switch is turned to position ‘II’ and
then extinguish.
If the light illuminates while driving, or remains
illuminated for more than 3 seconds after the
starter switch is turned on, a fault has been
detected by the self monitoring system and full
ABS control may not be available - consult your
retailer at the earliest opportunity.
In an on-road emergency situation full braking
effort should always be applied even when the
road surface is slippery. The anti-lock braking
system constantly monitors the speed of each
wheel and varies braking pressure to each,
according to the amount of traction available,
thereby ensuring that the wheels do not lock.
The normal braking system remains fully
operational and is not affected by partial or full
loss of the ABS. However, braking distances
may increase.
WARNING
DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time;
this will interrupt operation of the system and
may increase braking distance.
DO NOT place non-approved floor mats or any
other obstruction under the brake pedal. This
restricts pedal travel and therefore impairs
braking efficiency.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Language | Bulgarian, English |
| Product Name | Discovery Handbook |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | International |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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