Daewoo Lanos 2002 Owner's Manual page 50

2–14 STARTING AND OPERATING
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM* (ABS)
Anti-lock brake system is an advanced elec-
tronic braking system that will help prevent
a braking skid.
The anti-lock brake system prevents the
wheels from locking up during sudden brak-
ing or braking on a slippery road to help the
vehicle remain steerable and stable.
This system becomes operative only when
it senses differences in rotational speed of
the wheels, and that they are about to lock
up. The system detects the wheel speed
and electronically controls the pressure ap-
plied to the brake.
When the ignition is switched on, the ABS
warning light comes on. It goes out after
about 3 seconds. If it does not go out, or if
it comes on during driving, there is a defect
in the ABS. The vehicle's brake system re-
mains operational without ABS regulation.
Consult your Daewoo Dealer as soon as
possible if this condition occurs.
Braking with ABS
Don't pump the brakes. Press the brake pedal
hard down regardless of the road surface
(dry, wet, slippery, etc.), hold it down and
let ABS work for you.
The ABS modulates the braking pressure to
the respective wheels to maintain the maxi-
mum braking effect on the vehicle, without
loss of directional stability or steering con-
trol.
Slight brake pedal vibration accompanied by
noise usually occurs while ABS is operat-
ing. Such vibration and noise simply indi-
cates that the ABS is functioning normally.
In an emergency, apply full force on the
brake and clutch pedal simultaneously.
The anti-lock brake system will be activated
immediately, thus allowing you to retain full
steering control of your vehicle.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with this braking technique. However, avoid
taking unnecessary risks.
WARNING
Stopping distances can vary greatly
depending on the road surface and
conditions.
• Maintain safe distance to the ve-
hicle in front.
• Drive slowly on wet or slippery
road.
WARNING
ABS cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from careless or dangerous driv-
ing techniques.
• Drive carefully.
• Slow down when cornering.
• Press brake pedal hard and hold.
WARNING
Brake system and ABS warning light
illuminating at the same time indi-
cates a failure in the base brake sys-
tem due to malfunction of ABS.
• Stop the vehicle and consult your
Daewoo Dealer.
• Have the system checked and re-
paired before continuing your
journey.