How The Abs Works - MARUTI SUZUKI S-Cross Owner's Manual

WARNING
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• On regular paved roads, some driv-
ers may be able to obtain slightly
shorter stopping distances with
conventional brake systems than
with ABS.
• In both of the above conditions,
ABS will still offer the advantage of
helping you maintain directional
control. However, remember that
ABS will not compensate for bad
road or weather conditions or poor
driver judgment. Use good judg-
ment and do not drive faster.
EXAMPLE
(1)
(2)
(1) ABS warning light
(2) Brake system warning light
WARNING
• If the ABS warning light (1) on the
instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may
be a problem with the ABS system.
Ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki
workshop to inspect the ABS
system immediately. If the ABS
system becomes inoperative, the
brake system will function as an
ordinary brake system that has no
ABS.
• If the ABS warning light (1) and the
Brake system warning light (2) on
the instrument panel simultane-
ously stays on or comes on when
driving, both anti-lock function and
rear brake force control function
(proportioning valve function) of
the ABS system may have failed. If
so, the rear wheels may easily skid
or the vehicle can even spin in
the worst case when braking on a
slippery road or when
braking even on a dry paved road.
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Ask your authorised Maruti Suzuki
workshop to inspect the ABS
system immediately. Drive care-
fully, avoiding hard braking as
much as possible.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

How the ABS Works

A computer continuously monitors wheel
speed. The computer
changes in wheel speed when braking. If
the wheels slow suddenly, indicating a
skidding situation, the
change braking pressure several times
each second to prevent the wheels from
locking. When you start your vehicle or
when you accelerate after a hard stop, you
may hear a momentary motor or clicking
noise as the system resets or checks itself.
"This is absolutely normal and indicates
that ABS is functioning properly".
WARNING
The ABS may not work properly if
tires or wheels other than those
specified in the owner's manual are
used. This is because the ABS works
by comparing changes in wheel
speed. When replacing
wheels, use only the size and type
specified in this owner's manual.
hard
compares the
computer will
tires or
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