Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Suzuki NEXA FRONX Owner's Manual & Service Booklet

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS will help you avoid skidding by elec-
tronically controlling braking pressure. It
will also help you maintain steering control
when braking on slippery surfaces or when
braking hard.
The ABS works automatically, so you do
not need any special braking technique.
Just push the brake pedal down without
pumping. The ABS will operate whenever
it senses that the wheels are locking up.
You may feel the brake pedal move a little
while the ABS is operating.
WARNING
• Always check the surrounding con-
ditions and drive the vehicle in a
safe manner, as controlling the
vehicle by ABS has limits and the
system may not function properly
depending on the surrounding con-
ditions.
• If tyre grip performance is over the
limit or hydroplaning occurs, ABS
cannot work properly.
NOTE:
• If the ABS system is activated, you may
hear a clunking noise and/or feel pulsat-
ing in the brake pedal. This is normal
and indicates that the brake fluid pres-
sure is being controlled properly.
• You may hear an operation sound when
you start the engine or after the vehicle
begins to move. This means that the
above systems are in the self-check
mode. This sound does not indicate a
malfunction.
Braking Distance
ABS is not designed to shorten the stop-
ping distance.
WARNING
• In the following situations, the
braking distance required for a
vehicle with ABS may be slightly
greater than the one required for a
vehicle without ABS, resulting in an
accident. Drive the vehicle slowly
and maintain ample distance
between your vehicle and the vehi-
cle in front of you.
– When driving on rough roads
such as unpaved or stone-paved
roads
– When driving on gravel roads or
fresh snow roads
– When driving over bumps on the
roads such as joint seams
– When passing over metal plates
such as manholes
– When snow chains are installed
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
• When applying sudden brake or apply-
ing brake on slippery roads, the braking
distance required for a vehicle with ABS
is almost the same as the one required
for a vehicle without ABS.
• If you would like to suddenly apply
brake, just push the brake pedal down
firmly without pumping. Otherwise, the
longer braking distance will be required.
• The ABS will not work if vehicle speed is
under about 9 km/h. This depends on
the road conditions.
Vibration and Sound during ABS
Operation
When strongly depressing the brake
pedal, you might feel vibration of the brake
pedal, the steering wheel, and the vehicle
body. This is due to ABS operation, and
does not indicate a malfunction; continue
strongly depressing the brake pedal at this
time.
NOTE:
Immediately after starting the engine and
beginning to drive, you might temporarily
hear a motor sound. This means that the
systems are in self-check mode. This
sound does not indicate a malfunction.
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