Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual page 71

integral self diagnostics have switched out the anti-lock function.
See 'ABS tell tale lamp'.
WARNING:
• The increased control that ABS provides should not
induce you to take more risks with your safety. ABS will
not prevent a skid caused by abrupt steering movements,
or attempting to corner too quickly.
• Always maintain a safe following distance from other
cars relative to the road surface and weather conditions.
Obey all traffic laws.
• Risk of accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be
reduced even by ABS. The driver is responsible for the
judgement of safe speed.
• The control unit of the ABS is set for standard tire size.
If non-standard Tires are fitted, the control unit may mis-
interpret the speed of the car, because of the variant data
it receives from the wheel speed sensors. Fitting non
standard tires would seriously affect the performance of
your ABS.
• The amber ABS tell tale in the instrument panel should
light for about 4 seconds following ignition switch on, and
then go out. If the lamp remains lit, or comes on whilst
driving, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated.
The base brake system will continue to operate normally,
but without ABS. The car can be driven but should be
checked and repaired at the earliest opportunity.
• Activation of the ABS will vary according to the level of
grip available at the Tires. On dry surfaces, activation
will occur only with a high pedal pressure. On slippery
surfaces, only a low pressure will be needed.
• On loose or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow, a
car with ABS may need a longer stopping distance. Allow
a greater distance between cars in these conditions.
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