Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs) - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

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The anti-lock brake system (ABS)
helps prevent the wheels from
locking up, and helps you retain
steering control by pumping the
brakes rapidly, much faster than a
person can do it.
The electronic brake distribution
(EBD) system, which is part of the
ABS, also balances the front-to-rear
braking distribution according to
vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal.
Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the
brake pedal. 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 road,
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.

Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

ABS Indicator
If the ABS 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.
If the ABS indicator comes on while
driving, test the brakes as instructed
on page 471 .
You will also see the symbol
''( )'' or this symbol with a
''CHECK SYSTEM'' message on the
multi-information display.
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