1998 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 186

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. Thecomputer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls bralung pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the timeyou need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to vehicle in the 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 for You mayhear a motor you. or clicking noise during hard stop,but this is normal. a Traction Control System Your vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful inslippery road conditions. Thesystem operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to losetraction. When this happens, the system works the front brakesand reduces engine power to limitwheel spin. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-8