SAFETY
6
HANDBRAKE
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING
SYSTEM (ABS) AND
EBFD and CSC* BRAKING
SYSTEMS
The ABS, in conjunction with the
EBFD and CSC* braking systems,
increases the stability and manoeu-
vrability of your vehicle on braking
and provides improved control, in
particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton to release the handbrake.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the
event of emergency braking.
The EBFD and CSC* systems pro-
vide full control of the braking pres-
sure wheel by wheel. A distribution
between:
- the front and the rear in the case of
the EBFD (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution),
When the vehicle is being
driven, illumination of this
warning light indicates that
thehandbrakeisstillonorhas
not been properly released.
HORN
Press one of the spokes of the steer-
ing wheel.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards
the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
- the left and the right in the case of
the CSC* (Cornering Stability Con-
trol).
Note: when changing wheels
(tyres), make sure that these
are approved.
The anti-lock braking system
comes into operation automatically
when there is a risk of wheel lock.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the button, the direction indica-
tors flash.
They can operate with the ignition
off.
* The CSC system is linked with the
EBFD on vehicles which are not
fitted with ASR/ESP systems.
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