Rover 45 owners manual page 95

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Brakes Brake system warning light HANDBRAKE The light illuminates when the handbrake is applied and DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied, or apply the extinguishes when it is fully released. If the warning handbrake while the car is in motion; this could result in loss light illuminates while driving, or fails to extinguish when the of control, prevent the anti-lock braking system from functioning handbrake is fully released, a fault with the braking system is correctly, and may even cause damage to the rear brakes. indicated. Check the brake fluid level; if the light continues to illuminate, seek qualified assistance before continuing. 2 If the brake warning light illuminates while driving, bring the car to a halt as quickly as traffic conditions and safety permit and seek qualified assistance before continuing. Do not drive with the warning light illuminated. Brake pads Brake pads require a period of bedding in. For the first 300 km, avoid situations where heavy braking is required. Remember that regular servicing is vital to ensure that all the brake components are examined for wear at the correct intervals, and changed when required to ensure long term safety and optimum performance. The handbrake operates on the rear wheels only. To apply the DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving; this handbrake, pull the lever up. Always apply the handbrake FULLY may overheat the brakes, reduce their efficiency and cause whenever you park the car. excessive wear. To release, pull the lever up slightly, depress the button (arrowed in illustration) and fully lower the lever. Brake wear indicators When parking on a steep slope, do not rely on the handbrake alone All disc brakes are fitted with audible brake wear indicators. When to hold the car. On manual gearbox models, leave the car parked the brake pads need replacing, a distinctive metallic ‘screeching’ with the gearbox in a low forward gear when facing uphill and in sound will be heard (this is not to be confused with the sound of reverse gear when facing downhill. On automatic gearbox models, brakes squeaking, which sometimes occurs during light braking selection of ‘P’ (park) will lock the transmission and, together with and is usually caused by dust on the braking surfaces). the handbrake, prevent the car from rolling away. 95

owners manual Rover 45

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