Dodge 2008 Sprinter - Manual (Page 73)

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Safety
Driving safety systems
2
Braking
If ABS intervenes during braking, you will
feel the steering wheel vibrate gently
and the brake pedal pulsate.
If ABS intervenes:
̈ Continue to depress the brake pedal
firmly until the braking situation is
over.
For full brake application:
̈ Depress the brake pedal with maxi-
mum force.
Brake Assist operates in emergency
braking situations. If you depress the
brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically
increases the brake pressure, thereby
reducing the stopping distance.
̈ Keep the brake pedal firmly de-
pressed until the emergency braking
situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from lock-
ing.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes will work as normal again. BAS is
deactivated.
Warning
G
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions, and
maintain an adequately safe distance
from other road users as well as any ob-
stacles on the road.
If ABS malfunctions, the wheels could
lock when you brake. This means that the
steerability of the vehicle is restricted
during braking and the stopping distance
may increase. If ABS is deactivated due to
a malfunction, BAS is also deactivated.
Brake Assist (BAS)
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