The pedal is applied to reduce speed
or to bring the vehicle to a stop during
operation.
The rear brake lamp turns on when the
brake pedal is applied.
The braking capability depends on the
effort applied on the brake pedal.
Since sudden braking causes wearing
out of tires and consumption of fuel,
reduce the vehicle
’
s speed before the
expected stopping point, and bring the
vehicle to a complete stoppage by
applying the brake pedal.
Applying the brake pedal during rain or
on an icy road activates the anti-lock
brake system, which prevents the lock-
up of the steering wheel and allows
proper steering of the vehicle.
Therefore, it makes it possible for the
driver to avoid accidents by steering
the vehicle even when the vehicle falls
into danger.
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START-UP & DRIVING
Brake Pedal
OM-B173
REFERENCE
Anti-lock brake system allows the
steering of the vehicle while the
brake pedal is applied. The braking
capability depends on the effort
applied in the brake pedal.
WARNING
Operating the vehicle with the
brake pedal applied does not only
result in a failure in activation of the
brake and ABS, but also in quick
wearing out of the brake parts and
distraction on the vehicle behind as
the brake lamp remains turned on
continuously.
Continuous application of only the
brake pedal while operating the
vehicle down a extensive declined
road may drop the braking capability
due to overheating of the pad and
the drum. Since this may lead to an
unexpected accident, apply the
brake pedal along with the engine
brake or the subsidiary brake to
reduce the vehicle
’
s speed.
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