Traction Control System (If Equipped); Braking In Emergencies - Oldsmobile AURORA 2002 Owner's Manual

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Remember: Anti lock doesn't change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
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anti lock brakes.
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Using Anti Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
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firmly and let anti lock work for you. You may hear
a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop, but this
is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

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With anti lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.

Traction Control System (If Equipped)

Your vehicle may have a traction control system that
limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery
road conditions. The system operates only if it senses
that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the
system works the front brakes and reduces engine
power to limit wheel spin.
United States
This light will come on when your traction control
system is limiting wheel spin. See "Traction Control
System Active Light" in the Index.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal.
Canada
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