Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - MG HS PHEV Manual

STARTING & DRIVING
pressure. Operation of the brake pedal during this
phase may result in a 'kickback' sensation through the
pedal. This is normal for HDC operation.
HDC ON/Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Refer to "Warning Lights and Indicators" in "Instruments
and Controls" chapter.
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Anti-lock Brake System (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 purpose of the ABS is to prevent the wheels from
locking while braking, thereby enabling the driver to retain
steering control of the car.
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.
Under normal braking conditions, ABS will not be
activated. However, once the braking force exceeds the
available adhesion between the tyres and the road surface,
thereby causing the wheels to lock, ABS will automatically
the physical
In all cases, it remains