Proper braking techniques
Before driving after parking, make sure that the parking brake is released and that the brake system warning light is off.
After driving through water or washing the car, the brakes may get wet. Wet brakes are very dangerous as the car will not be able to stop quickly. To dry out the brakes, apply light pressure while the vehicle is moving until braking becomes normal, being careful not to lose control of the vehicle.
Do not roll downhill in neutral. Always keep a gear engaged while the vehicle is moving, apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down, then downshift so that engine braking helps maintain a safe speed.
Avoid driving style with frequent hard braking. Do not keep your left foot on the brake pedal all the time while riding, this can be dangerous as it will cause the brakes to overheat and lose their effectiveness. This also leads to increased wear of the brake system parts. If a tire punctures while driving, depress the brake pedal lightly and try to keep the vehicle straight while decelerating. When you slow down sufficiently, pull off the road and come to a complete stop in a safe place. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, do not allow the vehicle to move slowly forward. To do this, when the car is stopped, keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Take precautions when parking on a slope. Engage the parking brake and move the selector to the position "R" (Automatic transmission) or shift lever in neutral position (Manual Transmission). When parking on a slope, turn the front wheels towards the curb to prevent the vehicle from rolling. When parking on an incline, turn the front wheels away from the curb to prevent the vehicle from rolling. If there is no curb or if you need to prevent the vehicle from rolling for other reasons, block the wheels.
Under certain conditions, your parking brake may freeze in the applied position. This happens when snow or ice builds up around the rear brakes or if the rear brakes are wet. If there is a risk that the parking brake may freeze, apply it only for a while until you move the selector to the position "R" (Automatic transmission) or shift lever into first or reverse gear to block the wheels of the vehicle. Then release the parking brake.
Do not hold the vehicle on a slope with the accelerator pedal. This may cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.
Anti-Lock Braking System
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking or when driving on uneven roads. Electronic control unit for anti-lock braking system (ABS) monitors the speed of the wheels of the car and regulates the pressure of the brake fluid in each working brake cylinder. Thus, in emergency situations or on a smooth road, this system improves the vehicle's handling during braking.
Warning! During anti-lock braking system operation (ABS) when braking, a slight pulsation may be felt on the brake pedal. Also, while the car is moving, you can hear noise in the engine compartment. These phenomena are normal and indicate that the anti-lock brake system (ABS) works correctly.
Warning! Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will not be able to prevent traffic accidents due to incorrect or dangerous maneuvering. While it does help improve vehicle handling during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Vehicle speed must be reduced in adverse driving conditions.
Warning! In the cases listed below, the stopping distance of vehicles with anti-lock braking system (ABS) may be longer than that of vehicles without it:
- when driving on gravel roads and roads covered with snow;
- when driving with snow chains installed;
- when driving on roads with bumps, potholes, etc., on bumpy roads or other poorly paved roads.
Warning! The speed of traffic on such roads should be reduced. Do not test the safety provided by a car equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) by cornering or driving at high speeds, as this may be dangerous to you and others.