Instrument an
d
control functions
4-14
4
EAU90661
ABS
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) acts
on the front and rear brakes indepen-
dently.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient
d
istance
from the vehicle ahea
d
to match the
ri
d
in
g
spee
d
even with ABS.
The ABS performs
b
est with
lon
g
b
rakin
g
d
istances.
On certain surfaces, such as
rou
g
h or
g
ravel roa
d
s, the
b
rak-
in
g
d
istance may
b
e lon
g
er with
the ABS than without.
How to operate the
b
rakes
Operate the brake lever and brake
pedal the same as you would conven-
tional brakes. If wheel slip is detected
while braking, ABS will activate and a
pulsating sensation may be felt at the
brake lever or brake pedal. Continue to
apply the brakes and let the ABS work.
Do not pump the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
The ABS performs a self-check
when you first start off. During this
time a clicking noise from the hy-
draulic unit may be audible, and if
the brake lever or brake pedal is
applied a vibration can be felt, but
this is not a malfunction.
The brake system will revert to a
conventional brake system in case
of ABS malfunction.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to
d
ama
g
e the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
TIP
When riding off-road, the ABS can be
disabled. (See page 4-6.)
WARNING
EWA21100
Always ri
d
e on pave
d
roa
d
s with the
ABS turne
d
on. Turn the ABS off only
when ri
d
in
g
on non-pave
d
surfaces.
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
2
1
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
1
2
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