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Driving

has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be inspected by an authorized dealer.

The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake

applications and compensates for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when

the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped

vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS

equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with loss of front braking traction.

WARNING: The Anti-Lock system does not decrease the time necessary to apply the brakes or always reduce stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop.

Using ABS

When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle's stopping distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.

ABS warning lamp

The ABS lamp in the instrument

cluster momentarily illuminatesABS when the ignition is turned on. If

the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the

ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced.

Even when the ABS is disabled,	!	P
normal braking is still effective. (If
your BRAKE warning lamp	BRAKE
illuminates with the parking brake

released, have your brake system

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