Alfa Romeo 156 GTA owners manual page 169

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DRIVING WITH ABS REDUCING RUNNING Tyres The ABS is a part of the braking system y fourTyres should be checked at least ever COSTS AND 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, fuel con- which essentially offers two advantages: ENVIRONMENT sumption increases as the resistance to the 1) It prevents wheel lock-up and conse- rolling movement of the tyre is higher. In POLLUTION quent skidding in emergency stops, parti- this state, tyre wear is increased cularly when the road does not offer much and vehicle handling suffers which will af- grip; Some suggestions which may help you tofect safety. 2)It makes it possible to brake and steerkeep the running costs of your vehicle down and lower the amount of toxic emissions re-Unnecessary loads at the same time so you can avoid unex- . leased into the atmosphere are given below pected obstacles and direct the car where Do not travel with too much luggage CORRECT USE OF THE CARyou want while braking. The extent to whi-stowed in the boot. The weight of the vehi- ch this can be done will depend on the phy-GENERAL CONSIDERATIONScle (especially when driving in town) and its sical limits of the tyre’s sideways grip. trim greatly affects consumption and stabi- To make the most of the ABS:Vehicle maintenance lity. The overall state of the vehicle is an im- – In emergency braking or when grip is low, a slight pulsing can be felt on the brakeportant factor which has a marked influen- pedal: this means that the ABS has come in-tce over fuel consumption and driving comfor to action. Do not release the pedal, but con-and on the life span of your vehicle. For this reason care should be taken to maintain tinue pressing it to give continuity to the braking action. your vehicle by carrying out the necessary checks and regulations in accordance with – The ABS prevents the wheels from specifications given in the “Scheduled Main- locking but it does not increase the physi- tenance Programme“ (see sections. spark cal limits of grip between the asphalt and plugs, air cleaner, timing). the road. Therefore, also with a car fitted with ABS, keep within a safety distance from the vehicle in front and limit speed when ap- proaching bends. The ABS serves to increase car controlla- bilty not to go faster. 168

owners manual Alfa Romeo 156 GTA

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