Table of contents: Climbing the slope ↓ Downhill ↓
Vacuum brake booster:
The brake booster operates by using the vacuum created by the engine. In the event of an engine stop or a broken drive belt (for models with diesel engine) the foot brake continues to work, but in this case, much more force will be required to stop the car when pressing the brake pedal, and the braking distance of the car will increase.
CAUTION! Do not coast with the engine off.
Hydraulic power steering:
To facilitate steering, a hydraulic pump driven by the engine is used. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, the steering continues to function properly, but requires more effort when turning the steering wheel, especially when making a sharp turn and at low speeds.
Wet brakes:
After washing the car or driving through water, the brakes may become wet. As a result, the braking distance increases and the car may skid when braking.
To dry your brakes, drive at a safe speed with light pressure on the brake pedal. This will warm up the brake pads. Avoid driving at high speeds until the brakes are dry and working properly.
Avoid keeping your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This will cause the brakes to overheat, the brake pads to wear out faster, and the fuel consumption to be higher.
When driving on steep or long descents, reduce your speed and shift to a lower gear. This increases the service life of the brakes and prevents them from overheating. Driving with overheated brakes is dangerous.
Driving on slippery roads requires extra caution when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Sudden braking or acceleration may cause the wheels to slip.
Climbing the slope
In a situation where the car starts moving on a steep incline, it may be difficult to operate the brake and clutch simultaneously. In this case, to avoid clutch slippage, the car should be braked with the parking brake. When you are ready to start moving, slowly release the parking brake while simultaneously pressing the gas pedal and releasing the clutch pedal.
Downhill
When driving downhill, it is recommended to use engine braking, which makes it easier to control the car. Before going downhill, shift to a lower gear. If your car has an automatic transmission, set the gearshift lever to position "2" or "1".