Ford 2002 Escape v.2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 159)

aggravated by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,

road dust, salt or mud. If a “metal-to-metal,” “continuous grinding” or

“continuous squeal” sound is present while braking, the brake linings

may be worn-out and should be inspected by a qualified service

technician.

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear.

Do not apply your brakes continuously, as they may overheat

and become less effective.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)

On vehicles equipped with a four–wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS),

a noise from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the pedal may

be observed during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled with

noise while braking under panic conditions or on loose gravel, bumps,

wet or snowy roads is normal and indicates proper functioning of the

vehicle’s anti-lock brake system. If the vehicle has continuous vibration

or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be

inspected by a qualified service technician.

The ABS operates by detecting the

onset of wheel lockup during brake

applications and compensates for

this tendency. The wheels are

prevented from locking even when

the brakes are firmly applied. The

accompanying illustration depicts

the advantage of an ABS equipped

vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS

equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking

traction.

Using ABS

• In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the four-wheel

ABS is required, apply continuous force on the brake. The four wheel

ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full

steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient

space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a

controlled stop.

Driving

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