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Driving
the
S
T
OP ENGINE
START
button stops flashing
and g
oe
s
out.
With the engine running, the
START ENGINE STOP
button light stays on, indi-
c
atin
g th
at the engine is running. The time
that lapses between the moment the user
starts the engine with the
START ENGINE STOP
button and the lighting changes from flash-
in
g t
o fi
xed will depend on specific engine
size characteristics. Upon switching the igni-
tion off with the
START ENGINE STOP
button, it
s
t
ar
ts flashing again.
In vehicles with the Start-Stop system, the
“My Beat” function also offers additional in-
formation:
●
When the engine stops during the Stop
phase, the light of the
START ENGINE STOP
but-
t
on s
t
ays on, since, even though the engine
is off, the Start-Stop system is active.
●
When the engine cannot be stated again
with the Start-Stop system, ››› page 204, and
needs to be started manually, the
START ENGINE STOP
button flashes to indicate
thi
s
f
act.
Braking and parking
Braking capacity and braking distance
The efficiency of the brakes depends directly
on the br
ak
e p
ad wear. This wear depends to
a great extent on the conditions under which
the vehicle is operated and the way the vehi-
cle is driven. If you often drive in town, drive
short distances or have a sporty driving style,
we recommend that you have the thickness
of your brake pads checked by technical serv-
ices more frequently than recommended in
the Maintenance Programme.
If you drive with wet brakes, for example, af-
ter crossing areas of water, on days of heavy
rainfall or even after washing the car, the ef-
fect of the brakes is reduced as the brake
discs are wet or even frozen (in winter): in
this case, the brakes should be “dried” by
pressing the brake pedal several times.
WARNING
Longer braking distances and faults in the
brake sy
stem increase the risk of accidents.
●
New brake pads must be run in and do not
have the correct friction during the first
200 km (124 miles). This reduced braking ca-
pacity may be compensated for by pressing
on the brake pedal a little harder, which also
applies when the brake pads have to be
changed further on.
●
If brakes are wet or frozen, or if you are
driving on roads which have been salted,
braking power may be lower than normal.
●
On steep slopes, if brakes are excessively
used, they will overheat. Before driving down
a long steep slope, it is advisable to reduce
speed and change down into a lower gear or
range (depending on the type of transmis-
sion). Thu
s, make use of engine braking and
relieve the brakes.
●
Never let the brakes “drag” by applying
light pressure. Continuous braking will cause
the brakes to overheat and the braking dis-
tance will increase. Apply and then release
the brakes alternately.
●
Never let the vehicle run with the engine
switched off. The braking distance is in-
creased considerably when the brake servo is
not active.
●
If the brake fluid loses its viscosity and is
subjected to heavy use, vapour bubbles can
form in the brake system. This reduces the ef-
ficiency of the brakes.
●
Non-standard or damaged front spoilers
could restrict the airflow to the brakes and
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing
accessories please observe the relevant in-
structions ››› page 247, Technical modifica-
tions.
●
If a brake system circuit fails, the braking
distance will be increased considerably. Con-
tact a specialised workshop immediately and
avoid unnecessary journeys.
Control lamp
Situations in which the warning lamp lights
up *
●
the brake fluid level is too low
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›
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page 271.
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