Driving and operating 173Fault9 WarningIf there is a fault in the ABS, thewheels may be liable to lock dueto braking that is heavier thannormal. The advantages of ABSare no longer available. Duringhard braking, the vehicle can nolonger be steered and mayswerve.Have the cause of the fault remediedby a workshop.Parking brake9 WarningBefore leaving the vehicle, checkparking brake status. Controlindicator m must illuminateconstantly.Manual parking brake9 WarningAlways apply parking brake firmlywithout operating the releasebutton, and apply as firmly aspossible on a downhill or uphillslope.To release the parking brake, pullthe lever up slightly, press therelease button and fully lower thelever.To reduce the operating forces ofthe parking brake, depress thefoot brake at the same time.Control indicator R 3 109.Electric parking brakeApplying when vehicle is stationary9 WarningPull switch m for a minimum ofone second until control indicatorm illuminates constantly andelectric parking brake is applied
