Lancia Y owners manual page 61

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4C001-067 ING 11-03-2008 11:57 Pagina 58 IMPORTANT Cars fitted with ABS If only warning light > must always be fitted with the wheel FRONT AND SIDE switches on when the en- rims, tyres and brake linings of the AIRBAGS gine is running, this usu- type and make recommended by theally indicates an ABS fault. In such Manufacturer. cases the braking system is still ef-FRONT AIRBAGS (fig. 85) ficient, although the anti-locking The system also includes the EBD electronic brake correction (Electronicdevice does not function. The EBDDescription and operation Brake Distributor) which, through thesystem may also be less efficient. control unit and the ABSsensors fur-Go to a LANCIA Dealership imme-The front airbag (driver and pas- senger) is a safety device which is im- ther enhances the braking system.diately, taking care not to brake mediately triggered in the event of a suddenly, and have the system checked. front impact. It consists of an instantly inflatable bag housed in a special compartment located: The car is fitted with an – in the centre of the steering wheel electronic brake distribu- on the driver’s side; tor (EBD). If warning lights If the x brake fluid low– in the dashboard on the passen- >andxlight up simultaneously ger’s side (larger bag). warning light comes on, when the engine is running, this stop the car immediately The front airbag (driver and pas- indicates an EBD fault. This and contact the nearest LANCIA means that violent braking could senger) is a device which protects the Dealership. Fluid leaks from the occupants of the car during a head-on cause early locking of the rear hydraulic system, can compromisecollision of a medium-high degree. wheels causing the car to skid. Drive very carefully to the nearestbrake system operation, both tra-The system was designed to protect ditional systems and systems withfrom injury caused by the body crash- LANCIA Dealership to have the system checked. ABS. ing to the steering wheel or the dash- board. 58 G

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