1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 175

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most available tire and of road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you need to. get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won't have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work you. You may hear a for motor or clicking noise during a hard stop, this but is normal. W- '.onContl 7 Sys' A ~ (If Equippl--1) You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. rour vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful slippery in road conditions. The system operates onlyit senses if that one or both the front wheels are spinning or of beginning tolose traction. Whenthis happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. 4-8