Alfa Romeo 147 owners manual page 141

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110-185_Alfa147 Q2 GB 4-07-2008 12:02 Pagina 140 ABS The advantage of the ABS over a conven-WARNING tional system is that it makes it possible toWhen the ABS cuts in, and The car is fitted with an ABS braking system,obtain the highest degree of handling alsoyou feel the pulsing on the which prevents the wheels from locking whenwhen braking completely under limited grippedal, do not lighthen the pressure, braking, makes full use of the grip and with-conditions, preventing the wheels from lock-but keep the pedal firmly pressed in the limits of the grip available, keeps theing. with no fear; this way you will car controllable also in emergency braking.However, with the ABS do not expect thestop in the least space possible, When braking a slight pulsing accompaniedbraking distance to always shorten: for ex-compatiblly with the conditions of by noise may be felt on the brake pedal dueample, on soft surfaces like gravel or freshthe road surface. to the action of the ABS system.snow or a slippery surface, the space might This should not be interpreted as a brakingincrease. To better exploit the possibilities of malfunction. It is the signal to the driver thatthe antilock system in the case of need, theAlways take due care when braking on n- the ABS has come into action: it is the waradvice given below should be followed.bends, even with the help of the ABS. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CARing that the car is travelling at the limit of itsThe most important advice of all, howev- grip and therefore the speed should be adapt-WARNING er, is this: ed to the type of road. The ABS better exploits the t of theThe ABS system is an additional pargrip available, but cannot braking system; in the event of a failure it dis-increase it; caution is therefore nec- abled, leaving the braking system in the sameessaryy on slippery surfaces, with-WARNING conditions as a car without ABS. In the caseout taking unnecessary risks.In the event of a system of failure, the anti-lock action is no longer pre- failure, with the turning on sent, the braking capacity of the car is not of the > warning light on the in- adversely affected at all. strument cluster, have the car If you have never previously used cars fittedWARNING checkedimmediatelyby Alfa with ABS, it is advisable to practice a little onIf the ABS cuts in it meansRomeo Authorised Services driving a slippery surface, naturally in safety condi-that the limit of the grip isslowly, to be able to have the sys- tions and in accordance with the local High- tem restored to fully efficient con- way Code; you are also advised to read thebeing reached between the tyreditions. following instructions carefully.and the road surface: it is therefore necessary to slow down to adapt driving to the grip available.Following these instructions you will be in the best braking condition under all cir- 140 cumstances.

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147

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