Recommendations for safety measures when operating models equipped with ABS
ABS does not shorten the stopping distance of the car and is only able to maintain the controllability of the car during braking. In view of the foregoing, it is necessary to constantly maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, based on the speed of the vehicle and specific driving conditions.
ABS does not prevent lateral skidding when the vehicle direction is suddenly changed. For example, the vehicle may skid when cornering at too high a speed or when the steering wheel is jerked during a lane change. Always maintain a safe vehicle speed according to road and traffic conditions.
ABS does not prevent the vehicle from losing directional stability. During emergency braking, avoid sudden jerks of the steering wheel.
The braking distance of an ABS-equipped vehicle may be slightly longer than conventional braking systems. This is especially noticeable when driving on fragile and uneven road surfaces (gravel, snow). When driving in these road conditions, slow down and increase your distance from the vehicle in front.
Control lamp of violations of functioning ABS
The anti-blocking system includes a self-diagnostic unit. Externally, the self-diagnosis procedure of the system is manifested by small pulsations of the foot brake immediately after starting the engine. Diagnostics of failures of ABS is made also at each braking of the car.
If the system detects any malfunction, the corresponding control lamp lights up on the dashboard. Operation of a control lamp testifies that ABS is disconnected. At the same time, the operability of the service brake system is fully preserved, with the exception of the automatic brake force control function, which is performed by ABS. If the ABS warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine or comes on while driving, contact your nearest workshop as soon as possible.
Combining the ABS Warning Lights and Brake/Parking Brake Faults also means that the brake force control function is disabled, indicating that there is a problem with both the ABS and the brake system. In this case, the braking system of the vehicle will continue to provide sufficiently adequate braking of the vehicle, however, abrupt depressing of the foot brake pedal should be avoided. Contact your nearest service station without delay.