1997 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 81
1997 Mercury Sable Manual
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Driving BRAKES Your brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the "Service Guide" for maintenance scheduling. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped) The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The front wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking. ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument ABS cluster illuminates if an ABS fault is detected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Normal braking ! P operation is still ABS effective unless the BRAKE BRAKE warning lamp is also illuminated. Using ABS • In an emergency, apply full force on the brake. The ABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, will enable you to avoid obstacles and bring the vehicle to a quiet stop. 81