1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 205

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 both rear wheels. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster front of you, you won't have time to apply yourbrakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave than any driver could. The computer is programmed to enough room up ahead to stor>,even though youhave make the most of available tire and road conditions. anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one orboth of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-8