Oldsmobile cutlass supreme 1996 Owner's Manual page 155

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,Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is 'w&.
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You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS.
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A computer senses that wheels
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If one
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of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
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separately' work the brakes at each front whed and at the
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The anti-lock system can change the hrake pressure
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faster than any-driver'could. The computer is
programmed to make the most of available tire and
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road conditions..
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You can steer around the obstacle while braking h a r d K $ : ,
As you brake, your computer kpeps receiving updates on
wheel. speed and controls braJsiig.pressure accordingly.
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