Renault Avantime 2002 - Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) (depending on version or option)
When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep your car under
control. However, there is a risk that
road holding and directional
control may be lost and the wheels
may lock when braking, depending
on the nature of the ground, weather
conditions and your reactions. The
anti-lock braking system (ABS) has
been designed to combat this
danger.
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply, and
allows the vehicle to be steered and
thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances it is
quite possible for the driver to steer
the vehicle to avoid an obstacle
whilst at the same time applying the
brake.
Also, this system allows you to
optimise stopping distances when
the adhesion of one or more wheels
becomes uncertain (wet roads,
slippery or varying road surfaces).
Although this system allows you to
make maximum use of stopping
distances, even with the ABS you
still have to take into account the
actual condition of the road surface.
It is still essential to follow the rules
of good driving practice (such as
driving at a safe distance from the
vehicle in front). The fact that the
vehicle’s safety has been increased
should not encourage you to take
risks.
The braking control
provided by the anti-lock
braking system is
independent of the effort
applied to the brake pedal. In an
emergency, therefore, apply
continuous, heavy pressure to
the brake pedal. There is no need
to pump it repeatedly.
Whenever the system is in use, you
will feel a varying degree of pulsing
through the brake pedal. These
perceptible signs will warn you that
the adhesion between the tyres and
the ground has reached its limit and
enable you to adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.
When the ignition is switched on,
the ABS warning light will light up
for approximately 3 seconds and
then go out.
If there is a fault in one of
the components in the
system, this warning light
will light up on its own (depending
on the version) or simultaneously
with the STOP message and a beep.
If this Stop warning light
comes on, it is essential
that you stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow.
Contact a Renault Dealer.