1995 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 142

You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. A computer senses that wheels slowing down. If one are of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. computer is programmed to The make the most of available tire and road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. you get too If close to the vehicle in front of you, you won'thave time to apply your brakes that vehicle suddenly slows if or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead stop, even to though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steeringcan help you more than even the very best braking. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-7