Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs) - MG MG3 Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING & DRIVING

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

ABS cannot overcome
limitations of stopping the car in too short
a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or
the danger of aquaplaning, i.e. where a layer
of water prevents adequate contact between
the tyres and the road surface.
The fact that a car is fitted with ABS must never tempt
the driver into taking risks that could affect his/her safety
or that of other road users.
the driver's responsibility to drive within normal safety
margins, having due consideration for prevailing weather
and traffic conditions.
The purpose of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) is to
prevent the wheels from locking while braking, thereby
enabling the driver to retain steering control of the car.
Under normal braking conditions, ABS will not be
activated. However, should the braking force exceed the
available adhesion between the tyres and the road surface
causing the wheels to lock, then ABS will automatically
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the physical
In all cases, it remains
come into operation. This will be recognizable by a rapid
pulsation felt through the brake pedal.
Braking in an Emergency
DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time;
this will interrupt operation of the ABS and
may increase braking distance.
If an emergency situation occurs, the driver should apply
full braking effort even when the road surface is slippery.
ABS will ensure that the wheels do not lock and that the
car is brought to a halt in the shortest possible distance for
the prevailing road surface conditions.
Note: On soft surfaces such as powdery snow, sand or
gravel, the braking distance required by the anti-lock
braking system may be greater than for non-ABS
braking, even though improved steering would be
experienced. This is because the natural action of
locked wheels on soft surfaces is to build up a wedge
of surface material in front which assists the car to
stop.