Get Brakes Guide for Range Rover Evoque SUV 2020

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Do not take risks that could affect the

safety of yourself, your passengers

and any other road users. It is the

driver’s responsibility to drive within

normal safety margins, giving due

consideration to prevailing weather

and traffic conditions.

FOOT BRAKES

Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while the vehicle is in motion.

Never allow the vehicle to coast

(freewheel) with the engine turned off.

The engine must be running to provide

full braking assistance. The brakes

will still function with the engine off,

but far more pressure will be required

to operate them.

STEEP SLOPES

If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery

slope, it may begin to slide even with the

brakes applied. This is because without wheel

rotation, the ABS cannot determine vehicle

movement.

If the red brake warning indicator

illuminates, safely bring the vehicle to

a stop, as quickly as possible and

seek qualified assistance.

To counteract this, briefly release the brakes to

allow some wheel rotation. Then re-apply the

brakes to allow ABS to gain control.

Never place non-approved floor

matting or any other obstructions

under the brake pedal. This restricts

pedal travel and braking efficiency.

EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST (EBA)

Driving through heavy rain or water can have

an adverse effect on braking efficiency. Under

such circumstances, it is recommended that

you lightly apply the brakes intermittently, to

dry the brakes.

If the driver rapidly applies the brakes, EBA

automatically boosts the braking force to its

maximum, in order to bring the vehicle to a halt

as quickly as possible. If the driver applies the

brakes slowly, but conditions mean that ABS

operates on the front wheels, EBA will increase

the braking force in order to apply ABS control

to the rear wheels.

ABS WARNING LAMP

The ABS warning lamp illuminates

briefly when the ignition is turned

on.

EBA stops operating as soon as the brake pedal

is released.

If this amber warning lamp illuminates when

driving (accompanied by an associated

warning message), drive with extra caution,

avoid heavy braking where possible, and seek

qualified assistance as soon as possible.

The amber brake warning lamp

illuminates briefly when the

ignition is turned on.

A fault with the EBA system is indicated by the

amber brake warning lamp illuminating and an

associated warning message. Gently and safely

stop the vehicle and seek qualified assistance.

ABS cannot overcome the physical

limitations of stopping the vehicle in

too short a distance, cornering at too

high a speed or the danger of

aquaplaning.

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ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION

(EBD)

EPB MANUAL USE

EBD controls the balance of braking forces

supplied to the front and rear wheels, in order

to maintain maximum braking efficiency.

If the vehicle has a light load (only the driver in

the vehicle for example), EBD will reduce the

braking force applied to the rear wheels. If the

vehicle is heavily laden, EBD will allow greater

braking force to the rear wheels.

The red brake warning lamp

illuminates briefly when the

ignition is turned on.

A fault with the EBD system is indicated by the

red brake warning indicator illuminating and an

associated warning message. Gently and safely

stop the vehicle and seek qualified assistance.

1. To apply the parking brake, with the vehicle

stationary, pull up the lever and release it.

The parking brake warning

lamp will illuminate. It is

important to confirm that the

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)

The parking brake operates on the rear

wheels. Therefore, secure parking of

the vehicle is dependent on being on a

hard and stable surface.

lamp is continuously illuminated (not

flashing), as this indicates the brake has

been correctly applied.

If the lever is operated when the vehicle

speed is less than 3km/h (2mph) the

vehicle will be brought to an abrupt stop.

The stop lamps will not be illuminated.

Do not rely on the parking brake to

operate effectively, if the rear wheels

have been immersed in mud or water.

Note: If the vehicle is used in severe off-road

conditions (e.g. wading, deep mud, etc.),

additional maintenance and adjustment of the

parking brake will be required. Consult your

Land Rover Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

If a fault is detected the warning lamp will

flash and a PARKBRAKE message will be

displayed in the message centre.

Note: The red brake warning indicator will

continue to be illuminated for at least ten

seconds after the ignition has been turned

off.

2. To release the parking brake, press the

brake pedal and press down on the EPB

lever.

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Driving the vehicle with the parking

brake applied, or repeated use of the

parking brake to slow the vehicle, may

cause serious damage to the brake

system.

In the event of a failure, a PARKBRAKE

message will be displayed in the message

centre.

EPB release - automatic transmission:

If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB applied

and the transmission in D or R, pressing the

accelerator will release the EPB and allow the

vehicle to move off.

In an emergency, with the vehicle travelling

more than 3km/h (2mph), pulling on the EPB

lever and holding gives a gradual reduction in

speed. The brake warning indicator will

illuminate accompanied by a warning tone and

a PARKBRAKE message appearing in the

message centre. The stop lamps will illuminate.

Note: Automatic release of the EPB is possible

only when the driver’s door is closed and the

driver’s seat belt is buckled.

To delay automatic release, hold the EPB lever

in the applied position and release at the

desired point.

EPB AUTOMATIC USE

EPB will be applied automatically if the ignition

is switched off and the vehicle speed is below

3km/h (2mph).

The parking brake system gradually reduces

the system load to assist a smooth drive away.

If the reduction in system load causes the

vehicle to move after a valid gear is selected,

full load will be automatically re-applied to the

parking brake.

To prevent automatic operation, when the

vehicle is stationary, press and hold the EPB

switch in the release position. Within 5

seconds, switch off the ignition and continue to

hold the EPB switch for a further 2 seconds.

To override the load reducing feature of the

EPB, manually apply the parking brake after

selecting a gear.

EPB release - manual transmission:

If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB applied,

pressing the accelerator and releasing the

clutch will release the EPB and allow the vehicle

to move off.

In the event of a failure, a PARKBRAKE

message will be displayed in the message

centre.

At the start of a journey, EPB release times may

be extended when changing from P or N. This

is to allow for increased gear engagement

times.

Automatic release will operate in first, second

and reverse gears.

To delay automatic release, hold the EPB lever

in the applied position, and release at the

desired point.

EPB WARNING INDICATORS

The parking brake system gradually reduces

the system load to assist a smooth drive away.

If the reduction in system load causes the

vehicle to move after a valid gear is selected,

full load will be automatically re-applied to the

parking brake.

If the system detects a fault with the EPB, the

amber brake warning indicator will illuminate

accompanied by a message on the message

centre.

If the system detects a fault while EPB is

operating, the red brake warning indicator will

flash and a PARKBRAKE FAULT message will

display in the message centre.

To override the load reducing feature of the

EPB, manually apply the parking brake after

selecting a gear.

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Note: The red brake warning indicator will

continue to be illuminated for at least ten

seconds after the ignition has been turned off.

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