1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 173

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and roadconditions. stopping distance.If you get tooclose 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 roomup ahead to stop, even though have you anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. may feel You the system working, or may notice some noise, you but this is normal. When your anti-lock systemis adjusting brake pressure to helpavoid a braking skid, this light will come on. See "Low Traction Light" in the Index. Traction Control System (Option: LTI V8 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This especially useful in slippery is road conditions. The system operates if it senses only that one or both of the rear wheelsare spinning or You can steeraround the obstacle while braking hard. the beginning to lose traction. When this happens, As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. (by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time need you to limitwheel spin. to get your foot to the brake pedal always decrease up or