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Braking in emergencies, Using anti-lock – GMC 2003 Sierra User Manual

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The anli-leck system can change the tfaKa pressure
iaster than any driver could. The computer is
programmedi to make the most et available lire and road

■conditions, This can help you steer around the obstacle

white braking hard.

Remember; Anli-lcjck doesn't change the time you need
to get yoyr toot up to the brake pedal or always

decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to tlie
vehicle in fror^l of you, you won't have lime to apply
your brakes it that vehicle suddenly slows or stops

Always leave enough room up ahead to stop^ even
(hough you have anli-lock brakes.

Using Anti-Lock

Don't pump (he brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down

firmly arrd let anti-lock work for you^ You may feel

the brakes vibrate f or you may notice some rtoisB, but

this is normal.

Braking In Emergencies

'iWilh anti-lock, you can steer and brake a! the same
limo. In many emergencies, steering can halp you more
than even the very best braking.

As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates
on whqel speed and controls braking pressure
accordingly.

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