1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 177

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. computer is The programmed to make the most available tire and of road conditions. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change time you needto the get your foot up to the brakepedal or always decrease stopping distance. you get too close to the vehicle If in kont of you, you won't have time to apply o u brakes if that y room vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough 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 finnly and let anti-lock work for you. may feel a slight You brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, butnormal. this is When your anti-lock system LOW TRAC is adjusting brake pressure to helpavoid a braking skid, this light will come on. See "Low Traction Light" in the Index. naction Control System (Option: V8 Engine) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. conditions. The system operates only it senses that one if or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to As you brake, yourcomputer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. lose traction. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power closing the (by spin. throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel 4-8