1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 151

I If you keep pace withthe traffic and allow realistic following distances,you Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) will eliminatea lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that will help longer brake life. prevent skidding. If your engine ever stops while you're driving, brake normally but don't pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. your If engine stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is used up, itmay take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. ,zz"Riding" the brakes wears them ,%outmuch faster. You would neec costly brake replacement much ,sooner than normal, ant : also ;:reduces fuel economy. . ' 149