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• ABS is designed to help prevent the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied hard
while running straight. The ABS automatically regulates brake force. Intermittently gaining
gripping force and braking force helps prevent wheel lock-up and allows stable steering control
while stopping. Brake control function is identical to that of conventional vehicle .The brake
lever is used for the front brake and rear brake. Although the ABS provides stability while
stopping by preventing wheel lock-up, remember the following characteristics:
• ABS can not compensate for adverse road conditions,misjudgment or improper application of
brakes.You must take the same care as with vehicle not equipped with ABS .
• ABS isn’t designed to shorten the braking distance. On loose,uneven or downhill surfaces, the
stopping distance of a vehicle with ABS may be longer than that of an equivalent vehicle
without ABS . Use special caution in such areas.
• ABS will help prevent wheel lock-up when braking in straight line but it cannot control wheel
slip which may caused by braking during cornering.When turning a corner, it is better to limit
braking to the light application of both brakes or not to brake at all.Reduce your speed before
you get into the corner.