Cadillac 1999 Seville Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 198)

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You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS.

A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one

of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will

separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at

both rear wheels.

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster

than any driver could. The computer is programmed to

make the most of available tire and road conditions.

You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.

As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on

wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.

Remember: Anti

-lock doesn’t change the time you need

to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease

stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in

front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes

if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave

enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have

anti

-lock brakes.

Using Anti

-Lock

Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down

firmly and let anti

-lock work for you. You may hear the

anti

-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake

pedal pulsate, but this is normal.

Traction Control System

Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits

wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road

conditions. The system operates only if it senses that

one or both of the front wheels are spinning or

beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the

system works the front brakes and reduces engine

power to limit wheel spin.

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Cadillac 1999 Seville Owner's Manual Page 198