Land Rover Discovery II 2 owners manual page 97

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Brakes Brakes Driving in wet conditions FOOT BRAKE For your safety, the hydraulic braking system Driving through water or even very heavy rain operates through dual circuits. If one circuit may adversely affect braking efficiency. Always should fail, the other will continue to function, dry the braking surfaces by intermittent light but increased brake pedal travel, greater pedal application of the brakes, first ensuring that you pressure, and longer stopping distances will be are at a safe distance from other road users. experienced. Brake pads Power assistance Brake pads require a period of bedding in. For The braking system is power assisted, but the first 500 miles (800 km), you should avoid ONLY when the engine is running. Without this situations where heavy braking is required. assistance greater braking effort is necessary to Remember! regular servicing is vital to ensure safely control the vehicle, resulting in longer that the brake pads are examined for wear and stopping distances. Always observe the changed periodically to ensure long term safety following precautions: and optimum performance. • NEVER allow the vehicle to coast with the engine turned off. CAUTION: DO NOT rest your foot on the brake • ALWAYS take particular care when being pedal while traveling, as this may overheat the towed with the engine turned off (see brakes, reduce their efficiency and cause ‘TOWING FOR RECOVERY’, page 185). excessive wear. • If the engine should stop for any reason NEVER place additional floor matting or any while the vehicle is in motion, bring the other obstructions under the brake pedal. This vehicle to a halt as quickly as traffic restricts pedal travel and braking efficiency. conditions safely allow, and DO NOT pump NEVER move a vehicle without the engine the brake pedal as the braking system may running because braking assistance will not be lose any remaining assistance available. available. The pedal brakes will still function, Electronic brake force distribution but more pressure will be required to operate In addition, your vehicle is equipped with them. Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), If the brake warning light comes on when which balances the distribution of braking driving, and the parking brake is fully released, forces between front and rear axles, in order to a fault with the braking system is indicated. Be maintain maximum braking efficiency under all prepared for increased brake pedal travel and load conditions. then stop the vehicle as quickly as traffic For example; under light loads EBD applies less conditions and safety permit and seek qualified effort to the rear brakes to maintain vehicle assistance before continuing. DO NOT pump stability, conversely reducing front braking the brake pedal - the braking system may lose effort when the vehicle is towing or is heavily any remaining power assistance available. laden. 104

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