Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

o Use caution when parking on a hill.
Engage the hand brake and place the
gear selector lever in first or reverse
gear (manual transaxle). If your car
is facing downhill, turn the front
wheels into the curb to help keep the
car from rolling. If your car is facing
uphill, turn the front wheels away
from the curb to help keep the car
from rolling. If there is no curb or if it
is required by other conditions to
keep the car from rolling, block the
wheels.
o Under some conditions your hand
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen when there is an accumulation of
snow or ice around or near the rear
brakes or if the brakes are wet. If
there is a risk that the hand brake
may freeze, apply it only temporarily
while you put the gear selector lever
in first or reverse gear and block the
rear wheels so the car cannot roll.
Then release the hand brake.
o Do not hold the vehicle on the up-
grade with the accelerator pedal. This
can cause the transaxle to overheat.
Always use the brake pedal or hand
brake.
C120A02A-DAT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(If installed)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is
designed to prevent wheel lock-up
during sudden braking or on hazard-
ous road surfaces. The ABS control
module monitors the wheel speed and
controls the pressure applied to each
brake. Thus, in emergency situations
or on slick roads, your ABS will in-
crease vehicle control during braking.
NOTE:
A click sound may be heard in the
engine compartment when the ve-
hicle begins to move after the engine
is started. These conditions are nor-
mal and indicate that the anti-lock
brake system is functioning prop-
erly.
During ABS operation, a slight pul-
sation may be felt in the brake pedal
when the brakes are applied. Also, a
noise may be heard in the engine
compartment while driving. These
conditions are normal and indicate
that the anti-lock brake system is
functioning properly.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
!
WARNING:
Your ABS will not prevent acci-
dents due to improper or dangerous
driving maneuvers. Even though
vehicle control is improved during
emergency braking, always main-
tain a safe distance between you and
objects ahead. Vehicle speeds
should always be reduced during
extreme road conditions.
The braking distance for cars
equipped with an anti-lock braking
system may be longer than for those
without it in the following road con-
ditions.
o Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
o With tyre chains installed.
o On roads where the road surface
is pitted or has different surface
height.
These roads should be driven at
reduced speeds. The safety features
of an ABS equipped vehicle should
not be tested by high speed driving
or cornering. This could endanger
the safety of yourself or others.
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