Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Suzuki Jimny Owner's Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

(if equipped)
ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The ABS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever it
senses that the wheels are locking up. You
may feel the brake pedal moves a little
while the ABS is operating.
NOTE:
The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h (6 mph).
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WARNING
• On some types of loose surfaces
(such as gravel, snow-covered
roads, etc.) the stopping distance
required for an ABS-equipped vehi-
cle may be slightly greater than for
a comparable vehicle with a con-
ventional brake system. With a
conventional brake system, skid-
ding tires are able to "plow" the
gravel or snow layer, shortening
the stopping distance, ABS mini-
mizes this resistance effect. Allow
for extra stopping distance when
driving on loose surfaces.
• 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 than
conditions will safely allow.
(1) (2)
(1) ABS warning light Type 1
(2) ABS warning light Type 2
WARNING
If the ABS warning light ((1) or (2)) on
the instrument panel comes on and
stays on while driving, there may be a
problem with the ABS system. Ask
your SUZUKI dealer to inspect the
ABS system immediately. If the ABS
system becomes inoperative, the
brake system will function as an ordi-
nary brake system that has no ABS.
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