Anti-Lock Braking System - Aston Martin DB 9 2010 Manual

Stop, as soon as possible in a safe and convenient place. Apply the
footbrake and make sure that the parking brake is fully released. If the
parking brake is fully released and the warning symbol stays ON, do
not drive the vehicle. Contact the nearest Aston Martin Dealer. It is
essential that the brake system is checked immediately, preferably by
an Aston Martin Dealer.
Brake Noise: The high performance brake system used on this
vehicle is designed to provide optimal braking under all operating
conditions. However, under all driving conditions an inherent
characteristic of this braking system is some brake noise, i.e. wire
brush noise. Certain combinations of speed, braking forces and
ambient conditions may also cause the brakes to squeal.

Anti-Lock Braking System

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps prevent the road wheels
from locking and skidding during emergency braking. This also assists
the driver in maintaining steering and directional stability.
If, in an emergency braking situation, the braking force applied begins
to exceed the tire to road adhesion, the ABS operates to prevent the
road wheels locking. When this happens a pulsating effect is felt
through the brake pedal. This is a normal ABS effect.
Safety
In all cases it is always the drivers responsibility to drive safely
according to the law and with due regard to prevailing conditions.
The fact that a vehicle is equipped with ABS must never allow the
driver to be tempted into taking risks which could affect his or her
safety or that of other road users.
The addition of ABS cannot overcome the consequences of trying to
stop in too short a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the risk
of aquaplaning (where the tires are prevented from contacting the
road surface by a layer of water).
The driver should always take road conditions into account. A
slippery road surface always requires more braking distance for a
given speed, even with ABS. Possible extensions of stopping distance
compared to locked wheels may occur during ABS operation on
slushy snow, gravel, sand or certain heavily corrugated or ridged
warning sections of road surfaces.
If any braking system malfunction occurs, immediately have the
Braking and ABS systems checked by your Aston Martin Dealer.
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