User Manual - Page 209

For 2016 ALFA ROMEO SPIDER.

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Hydraulic Brake Assistant System (HBA)
WARNING!
The HBA system can’t overrule the natural laws of
physics, and can’t increase the grip available ac-
cording to the condition of the road.
The HBA system cannot prevent accidents, includ-
ing those due to excessive speed on corners, driv-
ing on low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
The capability of the HBA system must never be
tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in such a
way as to compromise the safety of the driver, the
other occupants of the vehicle or any other road
user.
The HBA system is designed to improve the vehicles
braking capacity during emergency braking. The system
detects emergency braking by monitoring the speed and
force with which the brake pedal is pressed, and conse-
quently applies the optimal brake pressure. This can
reduce the braking distance, the HBA system therefore
completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA system is obtained
pressing the brake pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed continuously during
braking, avoiding intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal until braking
is no longer necessary.
The HBA system is deactivated when the brake pedal is
released.
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