F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

OPERATION

Braking

Automatic hybrid brake mode

CAUTION If the right multifunction lever is brought to any position other than (0), automatic hybrid brake mode is deactivated until the lever is brought to position (0) again.

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Air tubes

Drain the water in the tanks every day. Pull the ring attached to the cock until all air is discharged to drain the water inside the tanks. When the air tanks are drained, low pressure warning should sound as the ignition is switched on. If the warning system is not operated due to a fault on the warning circuit, the fault on the system should be repaired immediately. Do not drive your vehicle until the normal pressure is displayed on the air pressure indicators. Air drier filter may be not operating if greasy mud deposit is seen during the air tank draining procedure. Replace the filter of the air dryer.

In automatic hybrid braking mode, the retarder * and engine brake are activated in proportion to the amount of pedal depressing, as well as the service brakes when the brake pedal is depressed. This feature can be disabled by pressing the "AUTO" button in the center console. * Retarder is not included in the standard vehicle package, it is optional. When the vehicle is started, automatic combined brake mode is activated. You may disable the function by pressing the “AUTO” button. Combined brake mode shall be activated when the ignition is turned off an on again.

Volumes of the air tubes used in your vehicle are specified in their labels.

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