1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 116

Your Driving and the Road SERVICE ENGINE SOON ANT'LOCK I Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on thebrakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that thewheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately workthe brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. Theantilock system can change brake the pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmedto make the most of available tire and road conditions. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speedand controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: Anti-lock doesn't change the time you needto get your footup to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, youwon't have time to apply your brakes that if vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough roomup ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lockbrakes. To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock Don't pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal downand let anti-lock work for you. You may feelthe brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking systemthat can help you keep it under control. When youstart your vehicle and beginto drive away,you may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise. This isthe ABS system testing itself. 110