1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 165

The anti-locksystemcanchangethebrakepressureAsyoubrake,yourcomputerkeepsreceivingupdateson faster any could. than driver The computer is wheel and speed controls braking pressure accordingly. tire and road Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change tirne the you need programed to make the most Of conditions. to get your,foot up to the brake pedal. you get too If close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Alwaysleave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop, but this is normal. Traction Control System (Option) ~~~~~ You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Your vehicle mayhave a traction control system that limits wheel spin.This is especially useful in slippery road condktions.The system operates only it senses if that one or both of the front wheelsare spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine powe (by shutting off fuel injectors and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. 4-7