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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) (If installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is
designed to prevent wheel lock-up
during sudden braking or on hazard-
ous road surfaces. A computer moni-
tors the wheel speed and controls the
pressure applied to each brake. Thus,
in emergency situations or on slick
roads, your ABS will increase vehicle
control during braking.
NOTE:
During ABS operation, a slight pul-
sation may be felt in the brake pedal
when the brakes are applied. Also,
a noise may be heard in the engine
compartment while driving. These
conditions are normal and indicate
that the anti-lock brake system is
functioning properly.
WARNING:
ABS will not prevent accidents due
to improper or dangerous driving
maneuvers. Even though vehicle
control is improved during emer-
gency braking, always maintain a
safe distance between you and ob-
jects ahead. Vehicle speeds should
always be reduced during extreme
road conditions.
The braking distance for cars
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system may be longer than for those
without it in the following road con-
ditions.
During these conditions, the ve-
hicle should be driven at reduced
speeds:
o On rough, gravel or snow-cov-
ered roads.
o With tire chains installed.
o On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface
height.
o Use caution when parking on a hill.
Engage the parking brake and place
the gear selector lever in
"P"(automatic transmission) or in
first or reverse gear (manual trans-
mission). If your vehicle is facing
downhill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the
vehicle from rolling. If there is no
curb or if it is required by other
conditions to keep the vehicle from
rolling, block the wheels.
o Under some conditions your park-
ing brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen when there is an accumulation
of snow or ice around or near the
rear brakes or if the brakes are wet.
if there is a risk that the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only tem-
porarily while you put the gear se-
lector lever in "P" (automatic trans-
mission) or in first or reverse gear
(manual transmission) and block the
rear wheels so the vehicle cannot
roll. Then release the parking brake.