Antilock Brake; System (Abs) - HOLDEN WN CAPRICE 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS)

The ABS:
Continuously monitors the
vehicle's braking system
preventing the wheels from
locking up.
Allows maximum braking effort
while full steering control is
retained, even in the event of
panic braking.
Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving. Traffic safety can
only be achieved by adopting a
responsible driving style. You
should always adjust the vehicle's
speed to suit road and traffic
Warning (Continued)
conditions. Always maintain an
adequate distance to the vehicle
in front of you.
Operation
ABS operation is noticeable by
ABS operation is noticeable by
pulsing of the brake pedal and the
pulsing of the brake pedal and the
noise of the regulation process.
noise of the regulation process.
The initial self-check may also be
Keep the brake pedal fully pressed
audible.
throughout the braking process,
without pumping it.
Keep the brake pedal fully pressed
throughout the braking process,
If the vehicle is travelling above
without pumping it.
50 km/h and ABS braking occurs,
the centrally mounted rear high level If the vehicle is travelling above
brake lamp will flash.
50 km/h and ABS braking occurs,
the centrally mounted rear high level
brake lamp will flash.
When the ignition is turned on,
the
illuminates. The self-check of the
(Continued) ABS may be audible.
Warning
warning light briefly
(Continued)
Driving and Operating
Warning
Warning (Continued)
When the ignition is turned
If the warning light (ABS off)
u
on, the warning light briefly
on the instrument panel display
illuminates. The self-check of the
does not extinguish, or illuminates
ABS may be audible.
when driving, a malfunction has
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If the warning light (ABS
occurred.
off) on the instrument panel
Note: The vehicle's brake system
display does not extinguish,
remains operational, but without
or illuminates when driving, a
ABS assistance. Have a Holden
malfunction has occurred.
Dealer check the system as soon
Note: The vehicle's brake system
as possible.
remains operational, but without
ABS assistance. Have a Holden
Dealer check the system as soon
as possible.
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