5.10
Driving
Brake Warnings
Warning: If the brake warning symbol comes ON, you should
immediately be prepared for possible increased stopping
distances and possible partial failure of the braking system.
While driving, if the brake warning symbol comes ON, it shows
either that:
• The park brake is not fully released.
• The brake pads require regular maintenance.
• The brake fluid level has fallen below an acceptable level.
• The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system has stopped
working.
A warning message will show in the message centre.
Stop, as soon as possible in a safe and convenient place. Apply the
footbrake and make sure that the park brake is fully released. If the
park brake is fully released and the warning symbol stays ON, do not
drive the vehicle. Contact the nearest Aston Martin Dealer. It is
essential that the brake system is checked immediately, preferably by
an Aston Martin Dealer.
Brake Noise: The high performance brake system used on this
vehicle is designed to provide optimal braking under all operating
conditions. However, under all driving conditions an inherent
characteristic of this braking system is some brake noise. Certain
combinations of speed, braking forces and ambient conditions may
also cause the brakes to squeal.
Anti-Lock Braking System
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent the road wheels
from locking and skidding during emergency braking. This also assists
the driver in maintaining steering and directional stability.
If, in an emergency braking situation, the braking force applied begins
to exceed the tire to road adhesion, the ABS operates to prevent the
road wheels locking. When this happens a pulsating effect is felt
through the brake pedal. This is a normal ABS effect.
Safety
In all cases it is always the drivers responsibility to drive safely
according to the law and with due regard to prevailing conditions.
The fact that a vehicle is equipped with ABS must never let the driver
to be tempted into taking risks which could affect his or her safety or
that of other road users.
The addition of ABS cannot overcome the consequences of trying to
stop in too short a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the risk
of aquaplaning (where the tires are prevented from contacting the
road surface by a layer of water).
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