Anti–lock brake system (ABS)*
Environmental conditions can have an effect on braking. During sudden braking when there is snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road surface, a skid may occur. In this situation, steering control and braking effectiveness is reduced and the stopping distance is increased. The vehicle may also go into an uncontrolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking during braking, thus maintaining directional stability, ensuring controllability and providing optimum braking force.
See also:
Driving hints
(1) With ABS fitted, steering during sudden braking (when the ABS functions)
differs slightly from when the brakes are not being applied. Steer the vehicle
carefully in these conditions.
(2) Alwa ...
For smooth gearchanging
Depress the clutch pedal completely.
1st and 2nd gear: first move the gear lever fully left and then forward
or back into 1st and 2nd gear.
3rd and 4th gear: move the gear lever forward or b ...
After driving on icy roads
After driving on snow or icy roads, remove any snow and ice which may have accumulated
around the wheels. On vehicles that have an ABS, be careful not to damage the wheel
speed sensors (A) or the ...