Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 146)

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Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
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WARNING:
The EBA system is an additional safety
system; it is not intended to relieve the
driver of his or her responsibility for
exercising due care and attention when
driving.
The EBA system measures the rate at
which the brake pressure increases. If the
system detects an emergency braking
situation, EBA automatically initiates the
full braking effect. This can reduce
stopping distances in critical situations,
which can help an inexperienced driver to
stop in the same distance as an
experienced driver.
Any malfunction will be indicated by the
message BRAKE ASSIST FAULT
displayed by the message centre.
Increased brake pedal effort may be
required to slow the vehicle. Seek
qualified assistance as soon as possible.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ABS
For optimum ABS performance these
instructions on braking techniques during
ABS operation should be followed:
• Do not release brake pressure when
the pulsating effect is felt. Maintain a
constant pressure until the
manoeuvre is completed.
• To familiarise yourself with the feel of
the brake pedal during ABS braking,
practise an emergency stop
procedure, always making sure it is
safe to do so. With the seat belts fitted
to all occupants, drive the vehicle at
32 km/h (20 mph) and brake sharply.
• ABS enables the driver to steer
around obstacles during emergency
braking. However, the consequences
of turning sharply at high speed
cannot be overcome by the ABS.
• Do not attempt to pump the brakes to
avoid skidding as this can interfere
with the ABS operation. The ABS will
not allow the wheels to skid under
normal road conditions.
• The ABS will tend to keep the vehicle
straight during braking. Because
braking distances may increase under
certain road conditions, it is
necessary to plan and make turning
manoeuvres as early as possible.