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Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has different surface height.
During these conditions the vehicle should be driven at reduced speeds. The safety features of an ABS equipped vehi
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cle should not be tested by high speed driving or cornering. This could endanger the safety of you rself or others.
GOOD BRAKING PRACTICES
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After being parked, check to be sure the parking brake is not engaged and that the parking brake indicator light is
out before driving way.
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Driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. They can also get wet when the vehicle is washed. Wet brakes
can be dangerous! Your vehicle will not stop as quickly if the brakes are wet and it may also pull to one side. If you
suspect that the brakes may be
wet, cautiously apply the brakes. Your brakes are probably wet if the braking action is
not normal and requires either more pedal pres sure than usual or pulls to one side. To dry the brakes, apply the
brakes lightly until the braking action returns to normal, taking care to keep the vehicle under control at all times. If the
braking action does not return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe to do so and call the
nearest service shop for as
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sistance.
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Don't coast down hills with the vehicle out of gear. This can be dangerous. Keep the vehicle in gear at all times, use
the brakes to slow down, then shift to a lower gear so that engine braking will help you maintain a safe speed.
Normal braking
To reduce the speed of the vehicle, first apply engine and exhaust brakes. After the vehicle has slowed down, depress
the service brake pedal .When shifting down, use care to prevent engine overrunning.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM(If installed)
The Anti -Lock Brake System
(ABS) is designed to prevent wheel lock -up
during sudden braking or on hazardous road surfaces. The ABS control mod
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ule monitors 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 pulsation 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:
Your ABS will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is im
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proved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects 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 fol
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lowing road conditions.
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Driving on rough, gravel or snow-covered roads.
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Driving with tire chains installed.
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