Driving your vehicle
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The ABS system continuously sens-
es the speed of the wheels. If the
wheels are going to lock, the ABS
system repeatedly modulates the
hydraulic brake pressure to the
wheels.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear a “tik-tik’’
sound from the brakes, or feel a cor-
responding sensation in the brake
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(if equipped)
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Driving too fast on poor road
surfaces.The ABS is designed
to improve maximum braking
effectiveness on typical high-
ways and roads in good con-
dition. On poor road surfaces
in poor condition, the ABS
may actually reduce braking
effectiveness.
WARNING - ABS Brakes
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Your ABS is not asubstitute for
good driving judgement. You
can still have an accident. In
fact, your ABSsystem will prob-
ably not be able to prevent an
accident in the following driving
conditions:
pedal. This is normal and it means 4
your ABS system is active.
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Dangerous driving, such as
neglecting safety precautions,
speeding, or driving too close
to the vehicle in front of you.
In order to obtain the maximum ben-
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efit from your ABS system in an
emergency situation, do not attempt
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Driving at highspeed insitua-
tions providing considerably
less traction,such as wet con-
ditions where hydroplaning
could occur.
to modulate your brake pressure and
do not try to pump your brakes.
Press your brake pedal as hard as
possible or as hard as the situation
warrants and allow the ABS system
to control the force being delivered to
the brakes.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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