DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/5)
Anti-lock braking system
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
(ABS)
– anti-lock braking system (ABS);
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents
the wheels from locking, allowing the
– electronic stability program (ESC)
stopping distance to be managed and
with understeer control and trac-
keeping control of the vehicle.
tion control;
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
– emergency brake assist;
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle
– hill start assistance.
whilst braking. In addition, this system
can increase stopping distances, par-
Other driving assistance systems are
ticularly on roads with low surface grip
detailed on the following pages.
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the
These functions are an ad-
brake pedal each time the system is
ditional aid in the event of
activated. The ABS does not in any
critical driving conditions,
way improve the vehicle's physical per-
enabling the vehicle behav-
formance relating to the road surface
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
and road-holding. It is still essential to
conditions.
follow the rules of good driving practice
(such as driving at a safe distance from
These functions do not take the
the vehicle in front etc.).
place of the driver. They do not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring
In an emergency, apply firm and
the vehicle (the driver must always
continuous pressure to the brake
be ready for sudden incidents which
pedal. There is no need to pump
may occur when driving).
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking
system.
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