2003 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 234

The Braking System Important Safety Reminders ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takes to stop the car; it only helps with steering control during braking. You should always maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles. ABS will not prevent a skid that results from changing direction abruptly, such as trying to take a corner too fast or making a sudden lane change. Always drive at a safe, prudent speed for the road and weather conditions. ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. Always steer moderately when you are braking hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your car to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road. A car with ABS may require a longer distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow, than a car without anti-lock. Slow down and allow a greater distance between cars under those conditions. ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR lock, providing normal stopping ability. You should have the dealer inspect your car as soon as possible. If the ABS indicator and the brake system indicator come on together, and the parking brake is fully released, the front-to-rear braking distribution system may also shut down. Test your brakes as instructed on page 351 . If the brakes feel normal, drive slowly and have your car repaired by your dealer as soon as possible. Avoid sudden hard braking which could cause the rear wheels to lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control. The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 59 ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti- On all LX-V6 and EX-V6 models The TCS indicator will come on along with the ABS indicator. Driving 231