001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss
001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss
001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR<br />
178<br />
In order to be able to exploit as far as possible<br />
the possibility of the antilock system<br />
in the case of need, it is wise to follow a few<br />
pieces of advice:<br />
WARNING<br />
The ABS exploits the available<br />
grip in full, but it cannot<br />
increase it; therefore, caution<br />
is required on slippery surfaces,<br />
without running unnecessary risks.<br />
WARNING<br />
If the ABS cuts in, it means<br />
that the grip limit between<br />
the tyres and the road surface has<br />
been reached: it is necessary to<br />
slow down and adapt driving to<br />
the grip available.<br />
WARNING<br />
In the event of a system<br />
fault, with lighting up of<br />
the > warning light on the instrument<br />
cluster (together with the<br />
message + symbol shown by the<br />
display), have the vehicle checked<br />
immediately by <strong>Alfa</strong> <strong>Romeo</strong> Authorized<br />
Services, driving slowly<br />
to be able to regain full system<br />
performance.<br />
Braking on corners always requires the utmost<br />
caution, even with the help of the ABS.<br />
The most important piece of advice, however,<br />
is the following:<br />
WARNING<br />
When the ABS cuts in and<br />
you feel the pedal pulse, do<br />
not reduce the pressure, but keep<br />
the brake pedal firmly pressed<br />
with no fear; this way you will<br />
stop in the shortest possible space,<br />
compatibly with the conditions of<br />
the road surface.<br />
Following these instructions you will be<br />
in a condition to obtain peak braking performance<br />
at all times.<br />
WARNING Cars fitted with ABS must<br />
only be fitted with wheel rims, tyres and<br />
brake linings of the type and brand approved<br />
by the Manufacturer.<br />
The braking system is completed by the<br />
electronic control braking distribution system<br />
called EBD (Electronic Braking Force Distributor)<br />
which distributes the braking action<br />
through the ABS system control unit and<br />
sensors.<br />
WARNING<br />
The car is fitted with an<br />
electronic brake distributor<br />
(EBD). If the > and x warning<br />
lights, where required, come on at<br />
the same time (together with the<br />
message + symbol shown by the<br />
display) when the engine is running,<br />
there is an EBD system fault;<br />
in this case, violent braking may<br />
lock the rear wheels too early, with<br />
the possibility of skidding. Drive<br />
extremely carefully to the nearest<br />
<strong>Alfa</strong> <strong>Romeo</strong> Authorized Services to<br />
have the system checked over.