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2.29 DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/4)
Emergency brake assist This system supplements the ABS and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis- tances. Operating principle gency braking situation. In this case, the braking assistance immediately de- velops maximum power and may trig- ger ABS regulation. the brake pedal is applied. Hazard warning lights switching on Depending on the vehicle, these may light up in the event of sudden decel- eration. Braking anticipation Depending on the vehicle, when you rapidly release the accelerator, the system anticipates the braking ma- noeuvre in order to reduce stopping distances. – if you use the accelerator, when you release it, the system may be trig- gered; – if you do not use the accelerator, the system will not be triggered. Operating faults When the system detects an operating fault the message “CHECK BRAKING SYSTEM” appears on the instrument © warning light. These functions are an ad- ditional aid in the event of critical driving conditions, enabling the vehicle behav- iour to be adapted to suit the driving conditions. the place of the driver. They do not increase the vehicle’s limits and should not encourage you to drive more quickly. Therefore, they can under no circumstances replace the vigilance or responsibil- ity of the driver when manoeuvring the vehicle (the driver must always be ready for sudden incidents which may occur when driving). |