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Check the brake warninþ liþht by turn‐
inþ the iþnition switch æN (do not start
the enþine). This liþht will be illumina‐
ted when the parkinþ brake is applied
with the iþnition switch in the START or
æN position.
Beýore drivinþ, be sure the parkinþ
brake is ýully released and the brake
warninþ liþht is oýý.
Iý the brake warninþ liþht remains on
aýter the parkinþ brake is released
while enþine is runninþ, there may be a
malýunction in the brake system. Im‐
mediate attention is necessary.
Iý at all possible, cease drivinþ the vehi‐
cle immediately. Iý that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operatinþ
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a saýe
location or repair shop.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (iý
equipped)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci‐
dents due to improper or danþerous
drivinþ maneuvers. Even thouþh ve‐
hicle control is improved durinþ
emerþency brakinþ, always maintain
a saýe distance between you and ob‐
jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced durinþ extreme
road conditions.
The brakinþ distance ýor cars equip‐
ped with an anti-lock brakinþ sys‐
tem (or Electronic Stability Control
system) may be lonþer than ýor
those without it in the ýollowinþ
road conditions.
Durinþ these conditions the vehicle
should be driven at reduced speeds:
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• Rouþh, þravel or snow-covered
roads.
• With tire chains installed.
• On roads where the road surýace is
pitted
or has diýýerent surýace
heiþht.
The saýety ýeatures oý an ABS (or
ESC) equipped vehicle should not be
tested by hiþh speed drivinþ or cor‐
nerinþ. This could endanþer the
saýety oý yourselý or others.
The ABS continuously senses the speed
oý the wheels. Iý the wheels are þoinþ
to lock, the ABS system repeatedly
modulates the hydraulic brake pressure
to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear a tik-tik’’ sound ýrom
the brakes, or ýeel a correspondinþ sen‐
sation in the brake pedal. This is normal
and it means your ABS is active.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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