The braking system – Acura 2001 TL - Owner's Manual User Manual
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it only helps with steering
control during braking. You should
always maintain a safe following
distance from other vehicles.
such as trying to take a
corner too fast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed for the road and
weather conditions.
The ABS is self-checking. If anything
goes wrong, the ABS indicator on
the instrument panel comes on (see
page
). This means the anti-lock
function of the braking system has
shut down. The brakes still work like
a conventional system without anti-
lock, providing normal stopping
ability. You should have the dealer
inspect your car as soon as possible.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your car to veer into
oncoming traffic or off the road.
on loose or
uneven surfaces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
Important Saf ety Reminders
ABS Indicator
ABS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle,
ABS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
ABS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
A vehicle with ABS may require a
longer distance to stop
Driving
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