Forde Edge II owners manual page 178

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Brakes GENERAL INFORMATION Brake Assist Note:Occasional brake noise is normal. If Brake assist detects when you brake a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or rapidly by measuring the rate at which you continuous squeal sound is present, the press the brake pedal. It provides brake linings may be worn-out. Have the maximum braking efficiency as long as you system checked by an authorized dealer. If press the pedal, and can reduce stopping your vehicle has continuous vibration or distances in critical situations. shudder in the steering wheel while braking, Anti-lock Brake System have it checked by an authorized dealer. Note:Brake dust may accumulate on the This system helps you maintain steering wheels, even under normal driving control during emergency stops by keeping conditions. Some dust is inevitable as the the brakes from locking. brakes wear and does not contribute to This lamp momentarily brake noise. See Cleaning the Alloy illuminates when you turn the Wheels (page 287). ignition on. If the light does not Note:Depending on applicable laws and illuminate during start up, remains on or regulations in the country for which your flashes, the system may be disabled. Have vehicle was originally built, your brake lamps the system checked by an authorized may flash during heavy braking. Following dealer. If the anti-lock brake system is this, your hazard lights may also flash when disabled, normal braking is still effective. your vehicle comes to a stop. If the brake warning lamp See Warning Lamps and illuminates when you release the Indicators (page 94). E144522 parking brake, have the system E144522 checked by an authorized dealer. Wet brakes result in reduced braking efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a HINTS ON DRIVING WITH few times when driving from a car wash or standing water to dry the brakes. ANTI-LOCK BRAKES Brake Over Accelerator Note:When the system is operating, the In the event the accelerator pedal brake pedal may pulse and may travel becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady further. Maintain pressure on the brake and firm pressure to the brake pedal to pedal. You may also hear a noise from the slow the vehicle and reduce engine power. system. This is normal. If you experience this condition, apply the The anti-lock braking system will not brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe eliminate the risks when: stop. Move the transmission to park (P), • You drive too closely to the vehicle in switch the engine off and apply the parking front of you. brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for • Your vehicle is hydroplaning. any interference. If none are found and the • You take corners too fast. condition persists, have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer. • The road surface is poor. 175 Edge/Galaxy/S-MAX (CDQ) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing

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