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The Braking System
Brake System Design
The hydraulic system that
operates the brakes has two
separate circuits. Each circuit
works diagonally across the car
(the left-front brake is connected
with the right-rear brake, etc.). If
one circuit should develop a
problem, you will still have
braking at two wheels.
If this happens, you will notice
that the brake pedal goes down
much farther and you need to
press on it much harder. A much
longer distance will be needed to
stop the car.
Slow the car by downshifting to a
lower gear and removing your
foot from the accelerator pedal.
Pull to the side of the road as
soon as it is safe. Because of the
longer stopping distance needed,
brake system failure is very haz-
ardous. It is best to have your car
towed, but if you must drive the
car in this condition, be extremely
cautious. Have your car repaired as
soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brakes
For U.S. EX with ABS option
Your car has an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS). ABS helps you to
maintain steering control. It does
this by helping prevent the
wheels from locking up and
skidding.
The ABS is always "ON." It
requires no special effort or
driving technique. You will feel a
pulsation in the brake pedal when
the ABS activates.
Activation varies with the amount
of traction your tires have. On dry
pavement, you will need to press
on the brake pedal very hard
before you feel the pedal
pulsation that means the ABS has
activated. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or
ice. Under all conditions, the ABS
is helping to prevent the wheels
from locking so you can retain
Driving
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