With the engine off, each time you press the brake pedal, the additional braking force is reduced, so you should not press the brake pedal when the vacuum booster is not working unnecessarily (for example, when keeping the car on a slippery road).
In the event of a brake failure while driving, braking with the parking brake is allowed, however, always remember that the braking distance in this case will be much greater than the braking distance when using the service brakes.
Using the parking brake while the vehicle is moving at normal speed can cause loss of vehicle control, so if you must use the parking brake to stop a moving vehicle, use extreme caution.
You should not keep your foot on the brake pedal when the car is moving, because. this leads to heating and premature wear of the brake mechanisms and an increase in the braking distance. When driving on a slope, do not use the brakes for too long, instead use engine braking by downshifting. After driving in the rain, or after driving through water, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the brake pedal and holding it until the brake performance returns to normal.
Parking brake
Location of the drive pedal and parking brake release handle. To cock the parking brake, press the pedal; pull the handle towards you to release the parking brake.
Do not use a transmission in gear instead of a parking brake. In the parking lot, be sure to set the parking brake and set the AT selector lever to the position «P».
At stop on the rise Park your vehicle as close to the sidewalk or shoulder as possible and steer your wheels toward the center of the road so that if your vehicle is accidentally moving backwards, the front wheels will hit the curb.
At downhill stop Park your vehicle as close to the curb or curb as possible, and steer your wheels toward the curb so that if the vehicle is accidentally moving backwards, the front wheels will hit the curb.
At each start of the engine, check the K / L of the brake system (see part Vehicle equipment, arrangement of instruments and controls) - when the parking brake is cocked, the K/L should burn, and after it is released, the K/L should go out.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The ABS system, when the vehicle reaches a speed of more than 10 km/h, constantly monitors the speed of rotation of the vehicle's wheels and, when they are blocked, repeatedly modulates the hydraulic pressure in the brake system. Pressure control is carried out separately for each front wheel and for both rear wheels. Thanks to this scheme, the braking of both rear wheels is the same and the stability of the car does not deteriorate.
When braking under conditions that may cause the wheels to lock up, or during system self-diagnosis, you may hear clicks in the brakes or feel the brake pedal pulsing. These phenomena are a consequence of the normal operation of the ABS system and mean its activity. At the same time, you should not change the pressure on the brake pedal, because. this will prevent the ABS system from working at its maximum efficiency.
Always remember the following precautions:
- Even with the ABS system, the car cannot be stopped instantly - keep a safe distance;
- Always slow down when cornering as the ABS system cannot prevent the occurrence of an accident at high speed;
- When braking on rough roads with ABS, the braking distance may be longer than without ABS;
- Do not neglect the general rules of road safety.
Check the C/L of the ABS system when starting the engine - it should light up for a few seconds and then go out. If K / L does not go out, then the ABS is faulty, while the service brake system can function normally.
When the vehicle speed drops below 6 km/h, the ABS is deactivated.