Rover 45 owners manual page 96

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Brakes ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (ABS) Electronic brake force distribution ABS cannot overcome the physical limitations of stopping the Your car is equipped with Electronic Brake force Distribution car in too short a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the (EBD), which, in order to maintain braking efficiency, danger of aquaplaning, i.e. where a layer of water prevents adequate automatically proportions the distribution of braking forces contact between the tyres and the road surface.between front and rear axles, under all load conditions. For example; under light loads EBD applies less effort to the rear The fact that a car is fitted with ABS must never tempt the driver brakes in order to maintain vehicle stability; however if the car is into taking risks that could affect his/her safety or that of other road heavily laden or towing, then more effort will be applied to the users. In all cases, it remains the driver's responsibility to drive rear brakes. within normal safety margins, having due consideration for The EBD system incorporates a monitoring system, which checks prevailing weather and traffic conditions.that all electrical components are in working order when the The purpose of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) is to prevent starter switch is turned on and also at frequent intervals while the the wheels from locking while braking, thereby enabling the car is being driven. The EBD monitoring system is linked to the driver to retain steering control of the car.brake system warning light on the instrument panel. If this light illuminates while driving, or remains illuminated for more than Under normal braking conditions, (where sufficient road surface three seconds after the starter switch is turned on, there is a fault friction exists to reliably bring the car to a halt without the wheels with the braking system, and EBD may not be available. If this locking), ABS will not be activated. However, should the braking occurs, stop the car as soon as safety permits and seek qualified force exceed the available adhesion between the tyres and the road assistance immediately. DO NOT drive the car with the brake surface causing the wheels to lock (on slippery roads, for example), system warning light illuminated. then ABS will automatically come into operation. This will be recognisable by a rapid pulsation felt through the brake pedal. 96

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