Chevrolet 1998 Cavalier Owner's Manual Page 188

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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 road conditions.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As
you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time
you
need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close 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 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.
You
may feel
a
slight brake pedal pulsation
or
notice some noise, but
this
is
normal.
Enhanced Traction System
If your vehicle has the optional four-speed automatic
transaxle, it also has an Enhanced Traction System
(ETS)
that limits wheel spin. This
is
especially useful
in slippery road conditions. The system operates only
when the transaxle shift lever
is
in
the
REVERSE
(R),
THIRD
(3)
or
OVERDRIVE
(@)
position and the
system senses that one or both of the front wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, the system reduces engine power and may
also upshift the transaxle
to
limit wheel spin.
4-8
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