2006 Mercury Mariner Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 478

Driving brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern. Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle's stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance. ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates ABS when the ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled, normal braking is still effective. (If ! your BRAKE warning lamp BRAKE illuminates with the parking brake released, have your brake system serviced immediately.) Parking brake To set the parking brake, pull the handle up as far as possible. The BRAKE warning lamp will illuminate 2 1 and will remain illuminated until the parking brake is released. To release, press and hold the button, pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down. ! Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). BRAKE 170 2006 Mariner (mrn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)