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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
 WARNING
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or 
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
system will not prevent accidents 
due to improper or dangerous driving 
maneuvers. Even though vehicle 
control is improved during emergency 
braking, always maintain a safe 
distance between you and objects 
ahead of you. Vehicle speeds should 
always be reduced during extreme 
road conditions. The braking distance 
for vehicles equipped with ABS or ESC 
may be longer than for those without 
these systems in the following road 
conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds 
during the following conditions:
•  Rough, gravel or snow-covered 
roads.
•  On roads where the road surface is 
pitted or has different surface height.
•  Tire chains are installed on your 
vehicle.
The safety features of ABS or ESC 
equipped vehicle should not be tested 
by high speed driving or cornering. This 
could endanger the safety of yourself or 
others.
ABS is an electronic braking system that 
helps prevent a braking skid. ABS allows 
the driver to steer and brake at the same 
time.
Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from 
your ABS in an emergency situation, 
do not attempt to modulate your brake 
pressure and do not try to pump your 
brakes.
When you apply your brakes under 
conditions which may lock the wheels, 
you may hear sounds from the brakes, 
or feel a corresponding sensation in the 
brake pedal. This is normal and it means 
your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or distance 
it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the 
vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results 
from sudden changes in direction, 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.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. 
Always steer moderately when braking 
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel 
movement can still cause your vehicle to 
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces, 
operation of the anti-lock brake system 
may result in a longer stopping distance 
than for vehicles equipped with a 
conventional brake system.
The ABS (
) warning light will stay on 
for several seconds after the Start/Stop 
button is in the ON position.