1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 187

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in by spurts -- heavy acceleration followed heavy traffic. This is a braking -- rather than keeping pace with mistake. Your brakes may not have time cool between to hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much if you faster of do a lot heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot unnecessary braking. That means of life. better braking and longer brake Anti-Lock Brakes Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. to When you start your engine and begin drive away, You your anti-lock brake system will check itself. may hear a momentary motor clicking noise while this test or is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. This normal. is If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes.you do, the If pedal may get harderto push down. If your engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once power assist is the used up, it may take longer stop and the to brake pedal will be harderto push. ANTI LOCK If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-6