Ford 2003 Mustang v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 140)

To release the parking

brake, the brake handle

may need to be pulled

up slightly to release

pressure before

pushing in the button.

Push the button on the

end of the parking

brake handle and push the handle down as far as

possible. Driving with the parking brake applied will

cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel

economy.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

On vehicles equipped with an anti-lock braking

system (ABS), a noise from the hydraulic pump

motor and pulsation in the pedal may be observed

during ABS braking events. Pedal pulsation coupled

with noise while braking under panic conditions or

on loose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is

normal and indicates proper functioning of the

vehicle’s anti-lock brake system. The ABS performs a

self-check after you start the engine and begin to

drive away. A brief mechanical noise may be heard

during this test. This is normal. If a malfunction is

found, the ABS warning light will come on. If the

vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the

steering wheel while braking, the vehicle should be

inspected by a qualified service technician.

The ABS operates by

detecting the onset of

wheel lockup during

brake applications and

compensates for this

tendency. The wheels

are prevented from

locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The

accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of

an ABS equipped vehicle (on bottom) to a non-ABS

equipped vehicle (on top) during hard braking with

loss of front braking traction.

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Ford 2003 Mustang v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 140