1994 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 193

Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say road is wet. You're driving the safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on thebrakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rearwheels. The anti-lock system can change brake pressure faster than any driver the could. The computer is programmedto make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while brakinghard. 180