Driving - Mercury Cougar 2000 Owner's Manual

Driving

BRAKES
Your brakes are self adjusting.
Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide" for
maintenance intervals.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
(if equipped)
On vehicles equipped with an
anti lock braking system (ABS), a
noise from the hydraulic pump
motor and pulsation in the pedal
may be observed during ABS
braking events. Pedal pulsation
coupled with noise while braking
under panic conditions or on loose
gravel, wet or snowy roads is
normal and indicates proper
functioning of the vehicle's
anti lock brake system. If the
vehicle has continuous vibration or
shudder while braking, felt mainly
in the steering wheel, the vehicle
most likely needs service.
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