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The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most of available tire and
road conditions.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to
get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle
in
kont
of you, you won't have time to apply y o u brakes if that
vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough
room
up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
finnly and let anti-lock work for you.
You may feel a slight
brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but
this is normal.
LOW
TRAC
When your anti-lock system
is adjusting brake pressure
to help avoid a braking skid,
this light will come on. See
"Low Traction Light" in
the Index.
naction Control System (Option: V8 Engine)
Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road
conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one
or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens,
the
system works the
rear brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the
throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
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