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ABS

ABS is an integral part of the braking system which

prevents, whatever the road conditions and force

applied to the brake pedal, one or more wheels from

locking and consequently slipping, thus ensuring

that the car remains under control even during

emergency braking.

The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force

Distribution) completes the system allowing the

brake force to be distributed between the front and

rear wheels.

IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency of

the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500

km is needed: during this period it is better to

avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.

WARNING

The ABS gets the most from the

available grip, but it cannot improve it;

you should therefore take every care when

driving on slippery surfaces and not take

unnecessary risks.

SYSTEM INTERVENTION

The driver can feel that the ABS system has come

into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly

and the system gets noisier: it means that the speed

should be altered to suit the type of road surface.

WARNING

When the ABS cuts in and you feel the

brake pedal pulsating, do not raise

your foot, but keep it pressed; in doing so you

will stop in the shortest amount of space

possible depending on the current road

conditions.

WARNING

If the ABS system intervenes, this

indicates that the traction of the tyres

on the road is nearing its limit.You must slow

down to a speed compatible with the available

traction.

MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST (emergency

braking assistance)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This system, which cannot be deactivated, recognises

emergency braking conditions (according to the

brake pedal operation speed) and provides an

additional hydraulic braking pressure to support that

provided by the driver. This allows faster and more

powerful operation of the braking system.

GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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