Chevrolet Beat, Manual

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)*
Antilock brake system (ABS) prevents
the wheels from locking.
ABS starts to regulate brake pressure as
soon as a wheel shows a tendency to
lock. The vehicle remains steerable,
even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent through a
pulse in the brake pedal and the noise of
the regulation process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake
pedal fully depressed throughout the
braking process, despite the fact that the
pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce the
pressure on the pedal.
The ABS control can be known by
vibration and noise of the ABS process.
See
Antilock brake system (ABS)
warning light on page 66.
97 Driving and Operating
Caution
ABS will not change the time needed
for braking, neither it will necessarily
shorten the braking distance. Even if
ABS is equipped, an adequate braking
distance should be maintained.
Fault
Warning
If there is a fault in the ABS, the
wheels may be liable to lock due to
braking that is heavier than normal.
The advantages of ABS are no longer
available. During hard braking, the
vehicle can no longer be steered and
may swerve.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by
a CHEVROLET retailer.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down firmly and let ABS
work. You might hear the ABS pump or
motor operating and feel the brake
pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Braking In Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake
at the same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help more than even the
very best braking.