1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 156

' 1 I If you keep pace withthe traffic and allow realistic followingdistances, you Anti-Lock Brakes will eliminate a lotof unnecessary "Riding" your brakes can electronic braking. That means better braking and Your Pontiac has an advanced cause them t overheat to the o braking system that will help prevent longer brake life. point that they won't work well. You might not be able to stop your If your engine ever stops while you're skidding. vehicle in time to avoid an driving, brake normally but don't accident. If you "ride" your pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal brakes, they will get so hot they may get harder to push down. If your will require a lot of pedal force to engine stops, you will still have some sIow you down. Avoid "riding" the power brake assist. But you will use it brakes. when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. NOTICE I "Riding" the brakes wearsthem out much faster. You would need costly brake replacement much sooner than normal, and it also reduces fuel economy. !