1996 Ford Aspire Owner's Manual - Page 129

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (If equipped) The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents the brakes from locking up. Whenever your wheels start to lock during maximum braking, the system automatically releases and re-applies the front wheel brakes independently and the rear brakes as a set. You can feel the system working when the brake pedal pulses. Despite this improvement in braking, you should continue to be careful in all driving situations, especially when driving on extremely slippery road surfaces. Maximum braking on roads with loose surfaces such as snow or gravel, uneven pavement, or alternating patches of slippery and dry surfaces, may reduce the directional control of your car, even with the Anti-lock Brake System. When driving under normal conditions, the braking action is the same as with standard brakes. Problems in the Anti-lock Brake System will cause the Anti-lock Brake Warning Light to illuminate, which indicates the system has a problem. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is also on. Each time the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the Anti-lock Brake System functions through one test cycle. NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started because of a low battery, the Anti-Lock Brake System warning light could remain on. This is due to low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction in the system. Under these circumstances, you should drive your vehicle only after the battery has had time to charge and the light has gone out. 128