The Braking System
from locking so you can retain
steering control. You should
continue to press on the brake
pedal with the same force.
You may feel a slight movement of
the brake pedal just after you
start the engine. This is the ABS
working.
The ABS is self-checking. If
anything goes wrong, the ABS
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on (see page
32
). This
means the anti-lock function of
the braking system has shut
down. The brakes still work like a
conventional system, providing
normal stopping ability. You
should have the dealer inspect
your car as soon as possible.
The ABS works by comparing the
speed of the wheels. When
replacing tires, use the same size
originally supplied with the car.
Tire size and construction can
affect wheel speed and may cause
the system to work inconsistently.
A car with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop on loose
or uneven surfaces than an
equivalent car without anti-lock.
The ABS cannot make up for road
conditions or bad judgment. It is
still your responsibility to drive at
reasonable speeds for weather
and traffic conditions, and to
leave a margin of safety.
For a technical description of the
ABS hardware, refer to page
200
.
Driving
*U.S. indicator shown.
ABS INDICATOR
