1997 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 175

The anti-lock system canchange the brake pressure faster than any driver could. computer is The programmed to make the most of availablc tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works.Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely.Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheelsare 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 rear wheels. You can steer around the obstacle while bralung hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.