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ABS ( Anti-Lock Brake System )
7-11 . ABS ( Anti-Lock Brake System )
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious accident .
CAUTION
. The ABS does not always decrease stopping distance . You should always maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles .
. When driving on badly surfaced roads , gravel roads , icy road , or over newly fallen snow , stopping distances may be longer for a vehicle with the ABS than one without . When driving under these conditions , therefore , reduce your speed and leave ample distance from other vehicles .
. When you feel the ABS operating , you should maintain constant brake pedal pressure . Do not
s07al pump the brake pedal since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS .
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces . This helps prevent the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel lock-up .
When the ABS is operating , you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal . This is normal when the ABS operates .
The ABS will not operate when the vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph ( 10 km / h ).
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You may feel a slight shock in the brake pedal and hear the operating noise of the ABS from the engine compartment just after the vehicle is started . This is caused by an automatic functional test of the ABS being carried out and does not indicate any abnormal condition .
& ABS Warning Light s07al02
Refer to “ ABS Warning Light ” FP164 .
7-12 . Electronic Brake Force Distribution ( EBD ) System s07am
The EBD system maximizes the effectiveness of the brakes by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking force . It functions by adjusting the distribution of braking force to the rear wheels in accordance with the vehicle ’ s loading condition and speed .
The EBD system is an integral part of the ABS and uses some of the ABS components to perform its function of optimizing the distribution of braking force . If any of the ABS components used by the EBD function fails , the EBD system also stops working .
When the EBD system is operating , you may hear a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal . This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction .