Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ability of ABS to quickly stop the vehicle will be limited at high speeds or on road conditions with risk of aquaplaning (such as waterlogged roads that prevent adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface). In all cases, it remains the driver’s responsibility to drive within normal safety limits.

DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time; this will interrupt the operation of ABS and may increase the braking distance. The ABS is mainly used to automatically adjust the braking force of the brake when braking to prevent the wheels from being locked, thus avoiding dangerous situations such as loss of direction or side slip during emergency braking. This system enables the driver to maintain control over the steering in case of emergency braking, keeps the vehicle stable, and improves the safety factor. Under normal braking conditions, ABS will not be triggered. However, if the braking force exceeds the adhesion of the tyres to the road surface, causing the wheels to lock, the ABS will automatically come into operation. This will be recognisable by a rapid pulsation felt through the brake pedal. If emergency braking is required, the driver should apply full braking effort to trigger the ABS even when the road surface is slippery. ABS can ensure that the wheels cannot be locked.