The car is equipped with front and rear disc brakes and a dual-circuit braking system.
If one brake circuit fails, it is possible to stop the car using a working circuit. But in this case, the braking distance increases and more effort is required to press the brake pedal.
Warning: If one brake circuit fails, more force is required when depressing the brake pedal and the braking distance increases.
Contact a workshop immediately to check the brake system and carry out the necessary repairs.
Warning: If the pedal travel is longer than normal when you press the brake pedal, the brake system may need to be repaired. Contact a service station immediately.
Attention: While driving, do not keep your foot on the brake pedal unnecessarily.
This leads to accelerated wear of the brake components. In addition, it leads to overheating of the brakes, causing an increase in stopping distance and a decrease in driving safety.
Additional brake light (or rear brake lights) flashes several times to alert drivers of vehicles following you:
- Although the brakes are applied, the vehicle speed exceeds a certain value.
- If the ABS works at the same time.
Moisture on the brakes
When driving through puddles or at a car wash, moisture can get into brake components.
To restore normal braking, do the following:
- 1. Assess the traffic situation in relation to the vehicles behind.
- 2. Continue driving at a safe speed and with sufficient clearance to vehicles behind and parallel.
- 3. Gently depress the brake pedal until normal braking is restored.
Overheating of the brakes
During intensive braking on steep long descents, temporary overheating of the brake mechanisms may occur. When descending, shift to a lower gear. Avoid prolonged braking.
Warning: After driving through deep puddles, washing the car, or hard braking on steep descents, there may be a temporary reduction in braking performance. This is due to the presence of moisture in the components of the brake mechanisms or overheating.
In the event of a temporary reduction in braking performance due to overheating, proceed as follows:
When descending, shift to a lower gear. Avoid prolonged braking.
Warning: In the event of a temporary reduction in braking performance due to moisture on brake components, to restore normal braking, do the following:
1. Assess the traffic situation in relation to the vehicles behind.
2. Continue driving at a safe speed and with sufficient clearance to vehicles behind and parallel.
3. Gently depress the brake pedal until normal braking is restored.
Warning: Do not ride if there is noise in the brakes.
This may indicate that the brake pads need to be repaired or replaced. Driving with worn brake pads can cause collision and injury.