Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs); Abs Indicator - Acura 2006 RL Owner's Manual

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The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helps prevent the brakes from
locking up, and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much faster than a
person can do it.
You should never pump the brake pedal;
this defeats the purpose of the ABS.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal as you steer away from
the hazard. This is sometimes
referred to as ''stomp and steer.''
You will feel a pulsation in the brake
pedal when the ABS activates, and
you may hear some noise. This is
normal: it is the ABS rapidly
pumping the brakes. On dry
pavement, you will need to press on
the brake pedal very hard before the
ABS activates. However, you may
feel the ABS activate immediately if
you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS Indicator

ABS INDICATOR
If this indicator comes on, the anti-
lock function of the braking system
has shut down. The brakes still work
like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have
your dealer inspect your vehicle as
soon as possible.

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

When the ABS indicator comes on,
you will also see a ''CHECK ABS
SYSTEM'' message on the multi-
information display.
If the ABS indicator comes on while
driving, test the brakes as shown on
page 411 .
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