Driving and operating 125Fault9 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 brakeManual parking brakeAlways apply parking brake firmlywithout operating the release button,and apply as firmly as possible on adownhill or uphill slope.To release the parking brake, pull thelever up slightly, press the releasebutton and fully lower the lever.To reduce the operating forces of theparking brake, depress the foot brakeat the same time.Control indicator R 3 83.Brake assistIf the brake pedal is depressedquickly and forcefully, maximumbrake force is automatically applied(full braking).Maintain steady pressure on thebrake pedal for as long as full brakingis required. Maximum brake force isautomatically reduced when thebrake pedal is released.Hill start assistThe system helps prevent unintendedmovement when driving away oninclines.When releasing the foot brake afterstopping on an incline, the brakesremain on for a further two seconds.The brakes release automatically assoon as the vehicle begins toaccelerate or the two seconds holdingtime is over.The hill start assist is not active duringan Autostop.
