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ABS Indicator
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown
If the ABS indicator comes on, the
anti-lock function of the braking
system has shut down. The brakes
still work like a conventional system,
but without anti-lock. You should
have your dealer inspect your vehicle
as soon as possible.
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS)
Important Safety Reminders
ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
it only helps with steering
control during braking.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results from changing direction
abruptly,
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Traction Control System (TCS) to
assist you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on slippery
surfaces. It does this by regulating
the engine's power output when it
senses either of the drive wheels
starting to spin. This increases the
vehicle's traction and directional
stability on loose or slippery road
surfaces.
Driving with TCS requires no special
skills or technique. The TCS does
not affect braking, and cannot pre-
vent skidding if you enter a corner
too fast. It is still your responsibility
to drive at reasonable speeds and to
leave a sufficient margin of safety.
on loose or
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