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Using the brakes
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Using the brakes
WARNING: To obtain a good running
in of the brake pads and discs, avoid
sudden braking during the first 300 km
(190 mi).
The ABS is a component of the braking
system that offers two basic
advantages:
– It avoids locking of the wheels and
thus skidding during emergency
braking and especially under low
grip conditions.
– It makes it possible to brake and
steer at the same time in order to
avoid unexpected obstacles or to
direct the vehicle where desired
when braking: this is done in
keeping with the physical limits of
the tyre’s side grip.
In order to fully exploit the ABS:
– You will perceive a light "pulsation"
of the brake pedal during
emergency braking or braking under
low grip conditions: this indicates
that the ABS is operating. Do not
release the pedal but continue to
press it to give continuity to the
braking action.
– The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking, but it does not increase the
physical grip limits between the tyres
and the road. Therefore, even if
your vehicle is fitted with ABS,
always ensure to keep to a safe
distance from the vehicle in front of
yours and reduce your speed when
entering a bend.
The pad wear limit is indicated by the
illumination of the warning light
,
on the instrument panel.
In this event, please contact the
Maserati Service Network.
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