Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) - Aston Martin DB9 2009 Owner's Manual

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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
is activated 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 remains 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.
ABS Warning
Warning
If the ABS warning lamp illuminates, you should be
aware that wheels could lock during extreme braking or
when braking on slippery surfaces.
ABS is monitored for correct operation while the ignition is
switched ON. If a fault is detected, the ABS warning lamp
will illuminate and the ABS will be partly or fully
disabled.
Normal braking will continue to function without ABS.
In the event of an ABS fault, consult your Aston Martin
Dealer immediately.
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