Anti-lock brakes (abs) – HONDA 2010 Ridgeline User Manual
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Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed for the road and weather
conditions.
It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is fully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.
The VSA indicator will come on
along with the ABS indicator.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page
. If the brakes feel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
If this happens, you will also see
‘‘CHECK ABS SYSTEM’’ and
‘‘CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM’’
messages on the multi-information
display.
on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
On models with navigation system
Important Saf ety Reminders
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
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