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The
Braking
System
You
should
never
pump
the
brake
pedal, this defeats
the
purpose of the
ABS.
Let
the
ABS
work for you by always keeping firm,
steady pressure on the brake pedal
as you
steer
away from the hazard.
This is sometimes referred to as
"stomp and steer."
You
will
feel a pulsation in
the
brake
pedal when the
ABS activates, and
you may
hear
some noise.
This
is
normal, it is the
ABS rapidly
pumping the brakes.
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
activate the
ABS.
However, you may
feel the
ABS activate immediately
if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.
138
Driving
Important
Safety
Reminders
ABS
does
not
reduce
the
time
or
distance
it
takes
to
stop
the
car, it
only helps with steering control
during braking. You should always
maintain a safe following distance
from other vehicles.
ABS will
not
prevent
a
skid
that
results
from
changing direction
abruptly,
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed for the road and
weather conditions.
ABS
cannot
prevent
a loss
of
stability. Always
steer
moderately
when you are braking hard.
Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your car to veer into
oncoming traffic
or
off the road.
A
car
with
ABS
may
require
a
longer
distance
to
stop
on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel
or
snow, than a car without anti-lock.
Slow down and allow a
greater
distance between cars under those
conditions.
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