VANDERHALL VENICE 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has ABS, a system that helps
prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive, the ABS
will perform a self-check. A momentary
motor or clicking noise might be heard
during the test, and it might even be
noticed that the brake pedal moves a little.
This is normal.
If there is a problem with ABS, this warning
light stays on.
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The ABS system monitors wheel speed and
braking pressure at each wheel. If while
braking the system senses a wheel is about
to stop rolling the computer will work each
brake, while the driver maintains braking
pressure
ABS can change the brake pressure to each
wheel, as required, faster than any driver
could. This can help you steer around the
obstacles while braking hard.
Remember : ABS does not change the time
needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal
or always decrease stopping distance. If
you get too close to the vehicle in front of
you, there will not be enough time to apply
the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or
stops. Always leave enough room up ahead
to stop, even with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the
brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
You may hear the ABS pump or motor
operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate.
This is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows you to steer and brake at the
same time. In many emergencies, steering
can help more than even the very best
braking.
Parking Brake