Alfa Romeo 147 GTA owners manual page 136

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Always take due car when braking on bends, even with the help of the ABS.WARNING WARNING The car is fitted with anThe turning on of only the The most important advice of all, howev-electronic braking distribu->warning light with the er, is this: tor (EBD). If the > and x warn-engine running normally indicates a ing lights turn on simultaneously. In thisfault to the ABS system only with the engine running, this indi-case the braking system is still ef- WARNING cates an EBD system failure; in thisficient, though without the aid of When the ABS cuts in, andcase with sharp braking the rearthe anti-lock device. Under these you feel the pulsing on thewheels might lock too early, withconditions performance of the EBD pedal, do not lighten the pressure,the possibility of skidding. Drivingsystem may be reduced. In this case but keep the pedal firmly pressedextremely carefully, go to the near-too, you areadvised to go immedi- est Alfa Romeo Authorised Serviceately to the nearest Alfa Romeo with no fear; this way you will to have the system checked.Authorised Service to have the sys- stop in the least space possible, compatibly with the conditions of tem checked over, driving in such GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR the road surface. a way as to avoid sharp braking. Following these instruction you will be inIMPORTANTIf the battery is run downWARNING the best braking condition under all circum-the > and x warning lights might turnIf the low brake fluid lev- stances. on when starting the engine and go off af-el x warning light turns IMPORTANT Cars fitted with ABS mayter starting. This should not be considered on, stop the car immediately and only be fitted with the wheel rims, tyres andas a fault but as a warning that during start-contact the nearest Alfa Romeo brake linings of type and brand approved bying the ABS is not active. The turning off the Manufacturer. of the warning lights ensures normal systemAuthorised Service. Any loss of operation. fluid from the hydraulic system The system is completed by the EBD (Elec- will negatively affect the opera- tronic Brake Distributor) which distributes tion of the braking system be it of the braking action through the control unit the conventional type or of the and the ABS system sensors. type with ABS. 135

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

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