Braking systems
ANTI-LOCKBRAKING
WARNING
The purpose of anti-lockbraking (ABS) is to
allow efficient braking without wheel locking,
therebyallowing the driver to retain
DONOTdrive until the red brake warning
light has extinguished (with the handbrake
released). If the light stays on or illuminates
whilst driving, this indicates either a
malfunction of the system or low fluid level
in the reservoir. In this case ABS control is
not available. Stop as soon as safety
permits and seek qualified assistance
before continuing.
steerabilityand control of the vehicle.
WARNING
ABS cannot overcome the physical
limitations of stopping the vehicle in too
short a distance, cornering at too high a
speed, or the danger of aquaplaning, i.e.
where a layer of water prevents adequate
contact between the tyres and the road
surface.
ABS in action!
Under normal driving conditions (where
sufficient road surface friction exists to
reliablybring the vehicle to a halt without the
wheels locking), ABS will not be brought into
operation.
The fact that a vehicle is fitted with ABS
must never tempt the driver into taking risks
that could affect his/her safety or that of
other road users. In all cases, it remains the
driver’s responsibility to drive within normal
safety margins, having due consideration for
the prevailing weather and traffic
However, should the braking force exceed the
available adhesion between the tyres and the
road surface, then ABS will automatically
come into operation; brake pedal ’feel’will
harden, and the sound of solenoid cycling
may be heard as the ABS regulates braking
pressure to ensure wheel rotation.
conditions.
The driver should always take account of the
surface to be travelled over and the fact that
brake pedal reactions will be different to
those experienced on a non-ABS vehicle.
Little further pedal travelwill be possible at
this point, but effort on the pedal can be
varied to influence braking while the ABS
retains control.
ABS incorporates a monitoring system which
checks that all the electricalcomponents are
in working order before each journeyand also
at frequent intervals while the vehicle is in use.
The warning lights on the instrument panel
are part of this system and it is essential that
the driver observes these and fully
understands their functions - these are fully
described in Section 2 of the handbook under
’Warning lights’.
During braking, some vibration may be felt
through the brake pedal. This is a normal
result of the system regulating braking
pressure. However, frequent vibration
indicates a hazardous surface under the road
wheels and is a warning to the driver to adjust
speed to suit the road surface and traffic
conditions.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 1998 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Applicable to Country | Australia |
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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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