2010-2016 Subaru XV SUV Starting and operating -> ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) User Manual
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7-27Starting and operating/ABS (Anti–lock Brake System)cate any malfunctions, and the brakeABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-following distance from otherassist system is operating ). You might feel that the brake pedal. When driving on badly surfacedis applied by lighter force and gener-roads, gravel roads, icy roads, orThe ABS system prevents the lock-up ofates a greater braking deep newly fallen snow,wheels which may occur during sudden. You might hear an ABS operatingstopping distances may be long-braking or braking on slippery road sur-noise from the engine for a vehicle with the ABSfaces. This helps prevent the loss ofsystem than one without. Whensteering control and directional stabilitydriving under these conditions,& Disc brake pad wear warningcaused by wheel , reduce your speed andindicatorsWhen the ABS system is operating, youleave ample distance from othermay hear a chattering noise or feel a in the brake pedal. This is normal. When tire chains are installed,when the ABS distances may be long-er for a vehicle with the ABSThe ABS system will not operate when thesystem than one without. Be surevehicle speed is below approximately 6to reduce your speed and main-mph (10 km/h).tain a safe distance from thevehicle in . When you feel the ABS systemAlways use the utmost care inoperating, you should maintaindriving – overconfidence becauseconstant brake pedal are driving a vehicle with theDo not pump the brake pedalABS system could easily lead to asince doing so may defeat theThe disc brake pad wear warning indica-serious of the ABS on the disc brakes give a warningnoise when the brake pads are a squeaking or scraping noise is heardCAUTION& ABS system self-checkfrom the disc brakes while braking, im-Just after the vehicle is started, you maymediately have your vehicle checked by. The ABS system does not
7-27
Starting and operating/ABS (Anti–lock Brake System)
cate any malfunctions, and the brake
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
following distance from other
assist system is operating properly.
vehicles.
tem)
. You might feel that the brake pedal
. When driving on badly surfaced
is applied by lighter force and gener-
roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or
The ABS system prevents the lock-up of
ates a greater braking force.
over deep newly fallen snow,
wheels which may occur during sudden
. You might hear an ABS operating
stopping distances may be long-
braking or braking on slippery road sur-
noise from the engine compartment.
er for a vehicle with the ABS
faces. This helps prevent the loss of
system than one without. When
steering control and directional stability
driving under these conditions,
& Disc brake pad wear warning
caused by wheel lock-up.
therefore, reduce your speed and
indicators
When the ABS system is operating, you
leave ample distance from other
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
vehicles.
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
. When tire chains are installed,
when the ABS operates.
stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS
The ABS system will not operate when the
system than one without. Be sure
vehicle speed is below approximately 6
to reduce your speed and main-
mph (10 km/h).
tain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front.
WARNING
. When you feel the ABS system
Always use the utmost care in
operating, you should maintain
driving – overconfidence because
constant brake pedal pressure.
you are driving a vehicle with the
Do not pump the brake pedal
ABS system could easily lead to a
since doing so may defeat the
The disc brake pad wear warning indica-
serious accident.
operation of the ABS system.
tors on the disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are worn.
If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard
CAUTION
& ABS system self-check
from the disc brakes while braking, im-
Just after the vehicle is started, you may
mediately have your vehicle checked by
. The ABS system does not always
feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar
your SUBARU dealer.
decrease stopping distance. You
to when the ABS operates, and you may
should always maintain a safe
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7-28 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systemalso hear the sound of the ABS working& Steps to take if EBD systemElectronic Brake Force Dis-from the engine compartment. This ismalfunctionstribution (EBD) systemcaused by an automatic functional test ofthe ABS system being carried out andThe EBD system maximizes the effective-does not indicate any abnormal of the brakes by allowing the rearbrakes to supply a greater proportion of& ABS warning lightthe braking force. It functions by adjustingRefer to “ABS warning light” distribution of braking force to the rearwheels in accordance with the vehicle’sloading condition and EBD system is an integral part of theABS system and uses some of the ABSsystem’s components to perform its func-tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-ing force. If any of the ABS componentsIf a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,used by the EBD system malfunction, thethe system stops working and the brakeEBD system also stops warning light and ABS warningWhen the EBD system is operating, youlight illuminate hear a chattering noise or feel a slightThe EBD system may be malfunctioning ifvibration in the brake pedal. This is normalthe brake system warning light and ABSand does not indicate a light illuminate simultaneouslyduring if the EBD system malfunctions, theconventional braking system will still func-tion. However, the rear wheels will bemore prone to locking when the brakesare applied harder than usual and thevehicle’s motion may therefore becomesomewhat harder to the brake system warning light and ABS
7-28 Starting and operating/Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system
also hear the sound of the ABS working
& Steps to take if EBD system
Electronic Brake Force Dis-
from the engine compartment. This is
malfunctions
tribution (EBD) system
caused by an automatic functional test of
the ABS system being carried out and
The EBD system maximizes the effective-
does not indicate any abnormal condition.
ness of the brakes by allowing the rear
brakes to supply a greater proportion of
& ABS warning light
the braking force. It functions by adjusting
Refer to “ABS warning light” F3-16.
the distribution of braking force to the rear
wheels in accordance with the vehicle’s
loading condition and speed.
The EBD system is an integral part of the
ABS system and uses some of the ABS
system’s components to perform its func-
tion of optimizing the distribution of brak-
ing force. If any of the ABS components
If a malfunction occurs in the EBD system,
used by the EBD system malfunction, the
the system stops working and the brake
EBD system also stops working.
system warning light and ABS warning
When the EBD system is operating, you
light illuminate simultaneously.
may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight
The EBD system may be malfunctioning if
vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal
the brake system warning light and ABS
and does not indicate a malfunction.
warning light illuminate simultaneously
during driving.
Even if the EBD system malfunctions, the
conventional braking system will still func-
tion. However, the rear wheels will be
more prone to locking when the brakes
are applied harder than usual and the
vehicle’s motion may therefore become
somewhat harder to control.
If the brake system warning light and ABS

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