Acura 2010 ZDX User Manual download pdf (Page 500)

The anti-lock brake system (ABS)

helps prevent the wheels from

locking up, and helps you retain

steering control by pumping the

brakes rapidly, much faster than a

person can do it.

The electronic brake distribution

(EBD) system, which is part of the

ABS, also balances the front-to-rear

braking distribution according to

vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal.

Let the ABS work for you by always

keeping firm, steady pressure on the

brake pedal. This is sometimes

referred to as ‘‘ stomp and steer.’’

You will feel a pulsation in the brake

pedal when the ABS activates, and

may hear some noise. This is normal:

it is the ABS rapidly pumping the

brakes. On dry pavement, you will

need to press on the brake pedal

very hard before the ABS activates.

However, you may feel the ABS

activate immediately if you are trying

to stop on snow or ice.

ABS Indicator

If this indicator comes on, the anti-

lock function of the braking system

has shut down. The brakes still work

like a conventional system, but

without anti-lock. You should have

your dealer inspect your vehicle as

soon as possible.

You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS

SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-

information display (see page 90).

If the indicator comes on while

driving, test the brakes as instructed

on page 594.

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