Honda 2003 Odyssey, Owner'S Manual

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on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed for the road and
weather conditions.
it only helps with steering
control during braking. You should
always maintain a safe following
distance from other vehicles.
The ABS is self-checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page
). This means the anti-lock
function of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your vehicle as soon as
possible.
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ABS Indicator Important Saf ety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle,
The Braking System
Driving
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ABS INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown