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Chapter 4
DRIVING
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) continuously monitors the vehicle’s brake system and
prevents the wheels from locking, irrespective of the road conditions and tyre grip. It
starts to regulate the braking effect as soon as a wheel shows a tendency to lock. The
vehicle remains steerable, even in the event of panic braking, for instance on bends or
when swerving to avoid an obstacle.
WARNING
Do not let this special safety feature tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Trafc safety can only be achieved by adopting a responsible driving style. The
vehicle’s speed should always be adjusted to suit road and trafc conditions.
In an emergency braking situation the driver should keep full force on the brake pedal
without pumping it. Pumping the brake pedal can reduce brake efciency when ABS is
controlling the braking.
The ABS warning lamp u is illuminated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched
to the ON position. If it does not go out, or if it comes on during driving, there is a
defect in the ABS. The vehicle’s brake system remains operational but without ABS
assistance. Consult your Holden Dealer as soon as possible.
The braking effect is regulated by the ABS every millisecond during braking.
When your vehicle is in a critical braking condition, ABS makes itself noticeable through
pulsing of the brake pedal and the noise of the regulation process, thereby reminding
you to match your speed to the road conditions, even though it is keeping control of
the braking.
Shortly after driving away, the system performs a self-check. The self-check may be
audible as well as felt as pulsing through the brake pedal.
Brake pedal
Where possible, avoid braking hard. Smooth operation of the brake pedal will increase
the life of the brakes and reduce the wear on the braking system.
If under normal vehicle operation the brake pedal develops abnormal behaviour,
contact your Holden Dealer.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
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