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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
As one advanced electric braking system,
the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is helpful in
avoiding the vehicle from slipping and losing
control, and this system can also provide the
maximum braking capability on the slipped
pavement.
When the ignition switch is turned on, the
ABS warning lamp illuminates momentarily.
The ABS warning lamp does not go out or
illuminates when the vehicle is running,
it indicates that the ABS is faulty. Please
immediately contact the MG Authorized
Service center. Refer to “ABS Fault Warning
Lamp” under Chapter “Instruments and
Controls”.
The ABS will monitor the speed of each
wheel during braking. If one wheel tends to
be locked, the system will control brakes
of two front wheels and two rear wheels
respectively. When the ABS works, the brake
pedal often vibrates slightly with noise.
Electric Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System
The EBD system uses the high-speed computer
to respectively induce and calculate different
ground to which four tires are attached, and
thus calculate different friction values at the
moment the vehicle brakes. Therefore, the
four tires can brake in different ways using
different forces based on the conditions, and
the ways and forces can be adjusted quickly
during movement, so as to ensure that the
vehicle is stable and safe.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System*
The ESC system is a new type of active
safety system, which represents the further
development of anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and traction control system (TCS) functions.
In addition, the system also adds a yaw rate
sensor, a lateral acceleration sensor, and a
steering wheel angle sensor. The front and
rear driving force, braking force, and left and
right wheels are controlled by ECU to ensure
the lateral stability of the vehicle. The ESC
system will automatically intervene when the
driver drives at excessive speed or turns at
high speed to ensure that the vehicle is under
control again and safe. Indicators related to
the ESC system include the ABS fault warning
lamp, the EBD fault warning lamp, the ESC
fault warning lamp, and the ESC off indicator.
1. After the ignition switch is turned on, the
indicator lights up for self-inspection. If the
four indicators are on for 3s, it indicates
that the ESC system is conducting self-
inspection and the indicators work
normally. Under normal circumstances,
all four indicators go out after 3 seconds.
When the ESC system fails (such as
improper installation, loose connector,
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