Braking system
ABS incorporates a monitoring system which
Wet conditions
CAUTION
checks that all the electricalcomponents are
in working order before each journeyand also
at frequent intervals whilst 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’.
Driving through water or even very heavy
rain may adversely affect braking efficiency.
Always dry the braking surfaces by
intermittent light application of the brakes,
first ensuring that you are at a safe distance
from other road users.
CAUTION
ANTI-LOCKBRAKING
DONOTdrive until the red brake warning
light has extinguished (with the parking
brake 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. Stop as soon as
safety permits and seek qualified assistance
before continuing.
The purpose of anti-lockbraking (ABS) is to
allow efficient braking without wheel locking,
therebyallowing the driver to retain
steerabilityand control of the vehicle.
CAUTION
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.
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
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.
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| Categories | Range Rover |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Range Rover |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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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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