GMC 2003 Savana - Manual (Page 205)

ThB ^nli’lnch syslem can change the brake pressure
faster (ban any driver could. The comp4Jler is
progi^mmed to ihe most of avaHable tire and ro^d
conditions, This can help you sieer around the ohslacie
while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates
on wheel speed and controls braking pressure
according iy.
Remember: Antklock doesn't change the time you need
10 get your toot up to the brake pedai or always
decrease Stopping distance. II you get loo close to the
vehicle in front of you, you won't liave time to apply
your brakes If ihal vehicle suddenly SlOWS or Stops.
Always leave enough room up ahead' to slop, even
though you have anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don't pump the brakes. Jusi hold the brake pedal down
firmly and let anli-lock work lor you. You may feel
The brakes vibrate^ or you may nolice some noise^ but
ihis is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you cao steer and brake at Ehe seme
time. In many emergencies, steenrtg can hefp you more
Than even the very besl braking.
Locking Rear Axle
If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle
can give you addibonal traction on snow, mud, toe, sand
or gravel. It works like a standard axis most of the
time, bu1 whan one of the rear wheels has no traettor
and the other does, rhis feature wilt allow ihe wheel with
traction to move the vehicle.
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