2003 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 238

Your vehic!e has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on, and you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-48. Let's say the road is wet and you're driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here's what !?2ppe!x :..,it!? ASS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one o the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer f will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels. 4-7