The system is indicated by a pulsing brake pedal. The ABS indicator lamp is used to monitor the system status (see relevant paragraph in paragraph 2).
The ABS system is supplemented by a brake force distribution system (EBD).
Here are just some of the features you should be aware of when driving a vehicle equipped with an anti-lock brake system.
Attention! The ABS system is unable to overcome the physical limitations of attempting to slow down the vehicle at a very short distance or to allow the vehicle to be turned at too high a speed, nor to eliminate the risk of hydroplaning, in which a layer of water prevents the tires from making sufficient contact with the road surface. Therefore, the presence of an ABS system should in no case provoke driver behavior that endangers his own safety or the safety of other road users. In all circumstances, the driver is obliged to drive the car, observing the safety rules, and take into account the nature of the roadway, weather conditions and the traffic situation.
Note. On a soft surface, for example. on loose snow, sand, or gravel, your vehicle's stopping distance may be longer than that of a vehicle not equipped with anti-lock brakes. The reason for this is. that on a loose surface, the locked wheels create a wedge of the material present on the road surface in front of them, which helps to stop the car. However, even in these conditions, the anti-lock brake system provides better stability and control over the car.
Keep the following in mind:
- Do not place non-recommended floor mats or any other object under the brake pedal. This restricts pedal travel and therefore reduces braking efficiency.
- In an emergency, depress the clutch pedal and continuously apply full force to the brake pedal. The anti-lock braking system will be activated immediately, allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle and, given enough space, avoid obstacles. Do not release the pedal while braking. Under no circumstances should the brake pedal be impulsively pressed. This interrupts the operation of the system and may increase the braking distance.