Antilock brake system (abs), Antilock brake system, Abs) – BMW 325Ci Coupe 2004 User Manual

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Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The concept

ABS keeps the wheels from locking
during braking, thereby enhancing
active driving safety.

Braking with ABS

If you are in a situation that requires full
braking, you will exploit the full benefits
of the ABS system if you apply maxi-
mum pedal pressure: panic stop. Since
the vehicle maintains steering respon-
siveness, you can avoid possible obsta-
cles with a minimum of steering effort,
despite the full brake application.

Pulsation at the brake pedal combined
with sounds from the hydraulic circuits
indicates to the driver that ABS is in its
active mode.

Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)

DBC is included in the DSC, refer to
page

The system responds to sudden, high-
intensity applications of force to the
brake pedal by automatically braking
the vehicle with maximum boost to
achieve the shortest-possible braking
distances during 'panic stops'. This
system exploits all the benefits of ABS.

Do not reduce the pressure exerted
against the brake pedal until the brak-
ing maneuver has been completed.
DBC is deactivated when you release
the brake pedal.

Cornering Brake Control (CBC)

CBC is an advanced engineering devel-
opment of ABS. When braking during
cornering with high lateral accelera-
tion, or when braking during a lane
change, vehicle stability is improved
and the steering response is enhanced.

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