SAIC MG 6, Service Manual

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Starting & Driving
Braking in an Emergency
DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time;
this will interrupt operation of the ABS and
may increase braking distance.
If an emergency situation occurs, the driver should apply
full braking effort even when the road surface is slippery.
The anti-lock braking system will constantly monitor the
rotational speed of the wheels and vary braking pressure to
each wheel according to the amount of traction available.
This will ensure that the wheels do not lock and that the
car is brought to a halt in the shortest possible distance for
the prevailing road surface conditions.
Note: On soft surfaces such as powdery snow, sand or
gravel, the braking distance required by the anti-lock
braking system may be greater than for non-ABS
braking, even though improved steering would be
experienced.
This is because the natural action of
locked wheels on soft surfaces is to build up a wedge
of surface material in front which assists the car to
stop.
No matter how hard you brake, you should be able to
continue steering the vehicle as NORMAL.
IMPORTANT
ABS can not compensate operation mistakes or short
of experience.
ABS Warning Light.
See ‘ABS Warning Light’.
Note: The normal (non-ABS) braking system remains
fully operational and is not affected by partial or
full loss of the ABS. However, braking distances may
increase.
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