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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

The anti-lock brake system (ABS) You will feel a pulsation in the brake Important Safety Reminders
helps prevent the brakes from pedal when the ABS activates, and ABS does not reduce the time or
locking up, and helps you retain you may hear some noise. This is distance it takes to stop the
steering control by pumping the normal: it is the ABS rapidly vehicle; It only helps with steering
brakes rapidly, much faster than a pumpingthe brakes.Ondry control during braking.
person can do it. pavement, you will need to press on
thebrakepedal veryhard beforethe ABS will not prevent a skid that
The ABS also balances the front-to- ABS activates. However, you may results from changing direction
rear braking distribution according feel the ABS activate immediately if abruptly, such as trying to take a
to vehicle loading. you are trying to stop on snow or ice. corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change.
You should never pump the brake pedal. ABS Indicator
Let the ABS work for you by always ABS cannot prevent a loss of
keeping firm, steady pressure on the If this indicator comes on, the anti- stability. Always steer moderately
brake pedal. This is sometimes lock function of the braking system when you are braking hard. Severe
referred to as ‘‘stomp and steer.’’ has shut down. The brakes still work or sharp steering wheel movement
like a conventional system, but can still cause your vehicle to veer
without anti-lock. You should have into oncoming traffic or off the road.
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible. A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop on loose or
If the ABS indicator comes on while uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
driving, test the brakes as shown on snow, than a vehicle without anti-
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