Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual page 188

1 Driving tips
NOTE:
•
If the ABS is malfunctioning and the ABS
warning lamp stays on, no ABS functions are
available. Even if this condition happens, the
brakes work normally. If the warning lamp stays
on, have the vehicle repaired by an authorized
MITSUBISHI FUSO distributor or dealer as soon
as possible.
•
EBD stands for "Electronic Brake force Distribu-
tion".
•
To be able to take prompt actions in any
situation involving ABS operation, you should
know its operational characteristics, which are
as follows:
•
On an ordinary road surface, the ABS may
work even when you do not apply heavy
braking.
The ABS may work only on the rear wheels
at the time of relatively strong braking on a
dry road surface if the vehicle is not laden or
carrying a light load. This does not indicate
an abnormal condition. If the brake pedal is
further depressed after ABS works on the
rear wheels, the braking force on the front
wheels increases, thus shortening the stop-
ping distance.
•
The ABS works even while the wheels are
not locking.
The system performs the necessary control
by sensing the vehicle speed and the degree
of acceleration, in order to prevent complete
lockup of the wheels.
•
While the ABS is in operation, it is not neces-
sary to pump the brake pedal (depressing
the pedal two or three times), as the system
automatically adjusts the braking forces. If
you pump the brake pedal, the braking dis-
tance will increase as the pedal must be
released during pumping.
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