2002 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 166

166 Starting and driving The ABS system will not reduce the braking distance on loose gravel or on snow or ice but, because the wheels cannot lock up, some steering control is retained. When the ABS system is working, i.e. modulation of the brake pressure is in progress, the brake pedal will pulsate and a ticking noise will be heard. All this is perfectly normal. Press the pedal down hard (you cannot press too hard) and steer the car to safety. IB476 IB477 Braking with ABS brakes. When the system is operating, the brake pedal will pulsate gently and the system will make a ticking noise. Do not release the brake pedal before the car has come to a halt or the danger is past! That is critical. If the road is slippery, the ABS system will operate even when only light pressure is applied to the pedal. This means that you can brake gently to test the condition of the road and adapt your driving accordingly. It is well worth practicing the use of ABS brakes on a skid pad or other suitable facility. Braking with ABS - evasive steering