Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS Owner's Manual

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

WARNING
An Anti-Lock
(ABS) will not prevent accidents
due to improper or dangerous driv-
ing maneuvers. Even though vehi-
cle control is improved during
emergency braking, always main-
tain a safe distance between you
and objects ahead of you. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars
equipped with ABS may be longer
than for those without these sys-
tems in the following road condi-
tions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced
speeds during the following condi-
tions:
• Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• On roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has different
surface height.
• Tire chains are installed on your
vehicle.
The safety features of an ABS
equipped vehicle should not be
tested by high speed driving or
cornering. This could endanger
the safety of yourself or others.
ABS is an electronic braking system
that helps prevent a braking skid.
ABS allows the driver to steer and
brake at the same time.
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Braking System
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your
brake pressure and do not try to
pump your brakes. Depress your
brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the
brakes, or feel a corresponding sen-
sation in the brake pedal. This is nor-
mal and it means your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or dis-
tance it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that re-
sults from sudden changes in direc-
tion, such as trying to take a corner
too fast or making a sudden lane
change. Always drive at a safe speed
for the road and weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into oncoming
traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem may result in a longer stopping
distance than for vehicles equipped
with a conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light (
on for several seconds after the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
During that time, the ABS will go
through self-diagnosis and the light
will go off if everything is normal. If
the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. We recom-
mend that you contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
) will stay