Subaru 2003 Baja - Manual (Page 230)

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because
you are driving with an ABS equipped vehicle could easily lead to
a serious accident.
CAUTION
D The ABS system does not always decrease stopping distance.
You should always maintain a safe following distance from other
vehicles.
D When driving on badly surfaced roads, gravel roads, icy road,
or over deep newly fallen snow, stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS system than one without. When driv-
ing under these conditions, therefore, reduce your speed and
leave ample distance from other vehicles.
D When you feel the ABS system operating, you should maintain
constant brake pedal pressure. Do not pump the brake pedal
since doing so may defeat the operation of the ABS system.
The ABS system prevents the lock-up of wheels which may occur during
sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This helps prevent
the loss of steering control and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.
When the ABS system is operating, you may hear a chattering noise or
feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal when the ABS
operates.
The ABS system will not operate when the vehicle speed is below
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
B ABS system self-check
You may feel a slight shock in the brake pedal and hear the operating
sound of ABS from the engine compartment just after the vehicle is