Brakes -> Hints on driving with ABS for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door Fifth Generation (2003-2008)

Brakes  
Wet brake discs result in reduced  
PRINCIPLE OF  
OPERATION  
braking efficiency. Dab the brake  
pedal when driving from a car wash  
to remove the film of water.  
Dual circuit braking system  
ABS  
WARNING  
The ABS does not relieve you of  
your responsibility to drive with  
due care and attention.  
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The ABS helps you to maintain full  
steering and directional stability when  
you brake heavily in an emergency,  
by preventing the road wheels from  
locking. The ABS monitors the speed  
of each road wheel and varies the  
pressure to each brake. The ABS  
optimizes the tyre-to-road adhesion  
when you brake heavily.  
WARNING  
If a brake circuit fails, you will  
notice a softer feel to the brake  
pedal. Press the brake pedal firmly  
and allow for increased stopping  
distances. Stop and have this  
checked immediately. Do not  
continue your journey.  
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH  
ABS  
Your vehicle is fitted with a diagonally  
split, dual circuit brake system. If a  
brake circuit fails, the other remains  
operational.  
Disc brakes  
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When the ABS is operating, the brake  
pedal will pulse. This is normal.  
Maintain pressure on the brake  
pedal.  
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Brakes  
The ABS will not eliminate the  
dangers inherent when:  
Parking on a hill  
If you have to park facing uphill, select  
first gear and turn the front wheels  
away from the kerb. If you have to  
park facing downhill, select reverse  
gear and turn the front wheels  
towards the kerb.  
you drive too close to the vehicle  
in front of you.  
the vehicle is aquaplaning.  
you take corners too fast.  
the road surface is poor.  
Releasing the parking  
brake  
PARKING BRAKE  
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.  
Applying the parking brake  
2. Pull the parking brake lever  
upwards slightly, press the release  
button and push the lever  
downwards.  
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WARNING  
Make sure that the parking  
brake is applied before you  
release the lever.  
Note: Do not press the release  
button when you apply the parking  
brake.  
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.  
2. Pull the parking brake lever  
upwards to its fullest extent.  
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