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Starting and operating/ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
& ABS self-check
following distance from other
vehicles.
tem)
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Just after the vehicle is started, you may
. When driving on badly surfaced
feel on the brake pedal a vibration similar
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roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or
to when the ABS operates, and you may
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
over deep newly fallen snow,
also hear the sound of the ABS working
which may occur during sudden braking or
stopping distances may be long-
from the engine compartment. This is
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
er for a vehicle with the ABS than
caused by an automatic functional test of
helps prevent the loss of steering control
one without. When driving under
the ABS being carried out and does not
and directional stability caused by wheel
these conditions, therefore, re-
indicate a malfunction.
lock-up.
duce your speed and leave ample
When the ABS is operating, you may hear
& ABS warning light
distance from other vehicles.
a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration
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. When tire chains are installed,
Refer to <ABS warning light= F3-20.
in the brake pedal. This is normal when the
stopping distances may be long-
ABS operates.
er for a vehicle with the ABS than
one without. Be sure to reduce
The ABS will not operate when the vehicle
your speed and maintain a safe
speed is below approximately 6 mph (10
distance from the vehicle in front.
km/h).
. When you feel the ABS operating,
WARNING
you should maintain constant
brake pedal pressure. Do not
Always use the utmost care in driv-
pump the brake pedal since
ing 3 overconfidence because you
doing so may defeat the opera-
are driving a vehicle with the ABS
tion of the ABS.
could easily lead to a serious acci-
dent.
CAUTION
. The ABS does not always de-
crease stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe
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