Mercury Tracer 1997 - Manual (Page 94)

The ABS brake system conducts a
self-test each time the vehicle is
driven. A mechanical noise may be
heard while the system conducts
its self-test.
ABS warning light
The
ABS
light in the instrument
cluster illuminates and remains
illuminated if an ABS fault is
detected. Have your vehicle
serviced by a qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
Normal braking operation is still
effective unless the
P !
BRAKE light is
also illuminated.
Parking brake
The parking brake should be used
whenever the vehicle is parked.
To set the parking brake:
The parking brake is not designed
to stop a moving vehicle. However,
if the normal brakes fail, the
parking brake can be set to stop
the vehicle. The vehicle’s stopping
distance will increase greatly and
vehicle steering response will be
limited.
When the ignition is turned to ON,
the
P !
BRAKE light in the instrument
cluster illuminates and remains
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
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