Ford 2011 Taurus v.3 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 244)

Refer to Warning lights and

chimes in the Instrument Cluster

chapter for information on the brake

system warning light.

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). This

system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by

keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and

brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking and the

brake pedal may suddenly travel a little farther as soon as ABS braking is

done and normal brake operation resumes. These are normal

characteristics of the ABS and should be no reason for concern.

Using ABS

When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake

pedal. Do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the

effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping

distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain

steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces. However,

the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.

Brake assist

The brake assist system provides full braking force during panic braking

situations. It detects a rapid application of the brake pedal and uses the

ABS system to achieve maximum braking pressure. Once a panic brake

application is detected, the system will remain activated as long as the

brake pedal is pressed or ABS is engaged. The system is deactivated by

either releasing the brake pedal or coming to a complete stop. When the

system activates, noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal

pulsation may be observed; this is normal.

ABS warning lamp

The ABS lamp in the instrument

cluster momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is turned on. If

the light does not illuminate during

start up, remains on or flashes, the

ABS is disabled due to a malfunction and needs to be serviced.

BRAKE

ABS

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