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owners manual Land Rover Defender
owners manual Land Rover Defender - year of production: 1983 - Land Rover Defender III gen owners manual EN
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Brakes
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS
WARNINGS WARNINGS
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal ABS cannot overcome the physical
whilst the vehicle is in motion. This may limitations of braking distance. Nor can
cause a light application of the brakes, which it overcome the lack of grip on a road surface,
can result in overheating, reduced brake aquaplaning on water for example.
performance, and excessive brake wear. Braking distance is increased on a
Never allow the vehicle to coast slippery surface. This applies to all
(freewheel) with the engine turned off. vehicles, even those fitted with ABS.
The engine must be running to provide full The driver should not be tempted to
braking assistance. The brakes will still take risks when drivi ng, in the hope that
function with the engine off, but far more ABS will correct errors of judgement. In all
pressure will be required to operate them. cases, it remains the driver's responsibility to
If the red brake warning indicator drive with due care and attention, paying
illuminates, safely bring the vehicle to a particular attention to the effects of speed,
stop, as quickly as possible. Seek qualified weather, road conditions etc.
assistance before proceeding. ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) allows
Brake pads maximum brake pressure, and thus maximum
Brake pads require a period of bedding in when braking efficiency, to be applied, and prevents
new. Drive with extra caution for the first 800 the road wheels locking. This allows the driver
km (500 miles) to avoid the need for heavy to retain steering control during heavy braking
braking. under most road conditions.
Wet conditions During emergency braking conditions ABS
constantly monitors the speed of each wheel.
Driving through heavy rain or water can have ABS varies the brake pressure to individual
an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under wheels, according to the grip available. The
those circumstances, it is recommended that constant alteration of brake pressure can be
you lightly apply the brakes intermittently to felt as a pulsing sensation through the brake
dry the brakes. pedal. This is not a cause for concern, as it is
designed to demonstrate to the driver that ABS
is operating.
ABS warning indicator
If this amber warning indicator
illuminates, drive wi th extra caution,
avoid heavy braki ng where possible,
and seek qualified assistance as soon as
possible.
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