The action of the brake booster is based on the use of the vacuum created by the engine. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks (for diesel models) the pedal brake continues to work, however, to stop the car in this case, much more effort will be required when depressing the brake pedal, and the stopping distance of the car will increase.
CAREFULLY! Do not coast with the engine off.
Hydraulic power steering:
A hydraulic pump driven by the engine is used to facilitate steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, the steering continues to work properly, but requires more effort when turning the steering wheel, especially when making tight turns and at low speeds.
Wet brakes:
After washing the vehicle or driving through water, the brakes may become wet. As a result, the stopping distance increases, and when braking, the vehicle may skid sideways.
To dry your brakes, drive at a safe speed while lightly depressing the brake pedal. This will warm up the brake pads. Avoid high speed driving until the brakes are dry and working properly.
Do not constantly keep your foot on the brake pedal while driving. This leads to overheating of the brakes, faster wear of the brake pads and higher fuel consumption.
When driving on steep or long descents, slow down and shift to a lower gear. This increases the life of the brakes and prevents them from overheating. Driving with overheated brakes is dangerous.
Driving on slippery roads requires extra care when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Sudden braking or acceleration can cause wheel slip.
Slope climb
In a situation where the vehicle starts on a steep hill, it may be difficult to control the brake and clutch at the same time. In this case, in order to avoid slippage of the clutch, you should slow down the car with a parking brake. When ready to move off, slowly release the parking brake while stepping on the gas and releasing the clutch pedal.
Downhill
When driving downhill, it is recommended to use the engine brake, which makes it easier to control the machine. Shift to a lower gear before descending. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the gear lever to "2" or "1".