1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 142

0 If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be harder to push. "Riding" your brakes can cause th%m to overhed to the point that they won't work well. might You not be able to stop your vehicle in time to avoid an accident.If you "ride" your brakes, they will get so hot they willrequire a lot of pedal force to ii: = SI0 lown. "rid Avoid a'' the brak ...4.L,::z c. : ' ., 3 .I_ Anti-Lock Brakes (Option) If your Buick has this system, your Buick has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding. .- .. I "Riding"thebrakes rs themoutK%chfaster. You would need costly brake replacement much sooner th economy. I If you have an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the brake pedal will say so. And this light on the instrument panel will go on when you start your vehicle. When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. And you may even noticethat your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. This is the ABS system testing itself. If you have your foot on the brake pedal, this check won't happen until the vehicle goes about4 mph (6 km/h) or until you take your foot off the brake pedal. After an ABS stop, you may hear a clicking noise the next time the vehicle goes about 4 mph (6 km/h). I If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.