174 Driving and operationBrake systemThe effectiveness of the brakes is animportant factor for traffic safety.To improve effectiveness, do not brakeunnecessarily hard for the first 125 miles(200 km) after new brake pads have beenfitted.Brake pad wear must not exceed aspecified limit. Regular maintenance asdetailed in the Service Booklet is thereforeof the utmost importance for traffic safety.Have worn brake pads replaced by aworkshop.Pads that have been tested and approvedguarantee optimum brake performance.Brake pads that are worn right down causea grinding noise. The vehicle can continueto be driven. Have brake pads replaced assoon as possible. Contact a workshop tohave the brake pads replaced.Brake assistWhen the footbrake is depressed quicklyand forcefully, the vehicle is automaticallybraked with maximum brake forceamplification in order to obtain theshortest possible braking distance duringfull-on braking (brake assist).Maintain steady pressure on the footbrakefor as long as full-on braking is to continue.When the footbrake is released, themaximum brake force amplification istaken away.Adaptive brake lightDuring full-on braking, all three brakelights flash for the duration of ABS control.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
