DRIVE THE VEHICLE
Service Brake
pedal, because it will excessively consume the vacuum
boost in the braking system, thereby requiring increased
pressing force and reducing the easiness in braking.
When driving, the following matters should be noted:
Vacuum Assisted Hydraulic Brake System*
The vacuum assisted hydraulic brake system allows the
driver to apply the brake more easily and also improves
the braking performance.
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When the braking efficiency of the vacuum booster
decreases due to the change of atmospheric pressure
from plain to plateau regions, the user needs to depress
the brake pedal with greater effort than usual to gain
effective braking.
Note: When the engine is not started, the brake pedal
will feel hard, but when the engine is started, the
brake pedal will feel soft, which is the brake booster
in action.
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When driving through puddles or heavy rain, a water
film may form on the surface of brake disc, which easily
reduces the braking efficiency and extends braking
distance. In this case, keep a safe distance from other
vehicles and intermittently apply the brake pedal to
keep the brake disc surface dry.
The vacuum assisted hydraulic brake system helps the
driver reduce the amount of effort when depressing the
brake pedal, ensuring safe and efficient braking. However,
when daily driving, the following non-standard operations
should be avoided:
•
If the braking efficiency decreases due to vehicle failure,
please contact an MG Authorised Repairer for service
as soon as possible.
•
Never allow the car to coast with the engine flameout.
Since the vacuum assisted hydraulic brake system
functions only when the engine is running, braking
when the car is coasting with the engine flameout may
cause braking failure.
•
In case of flameout while driving, you should depress the
brake pedal to stop the vehicle as quickly as traffic safety
permits. During braking, DO NOT pump the brake
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