414uuBrakinguAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)DrivingAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control bypumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, alsobalances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by alwayskeeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as“stomp and steer.”■ ABS operationThe brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Keep holding thepedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to press on the brake pedal veryhard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel the ABS activate immediatelyif you are trying to stop on snow or ice.When the vehicle speed goes under 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.■ ABS 1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)NOTICEThe ABS may not function correctly if you use anincorrect tire type and size.When the ABS indicator comes on while driving,there may be a problem with the system.While normal braking is not affected, there is apossibility of the ABS not operating. Have the vehiclechecked by a dealer immediately.The ABS does not reduce the time or distance it takesto stop the vehicle. It only helps with steering controlduring hard braking.In the following cases, your vehicle may need morestopping distance than a vehicle without the ABS:• When driving on rough road surfaces, includingwhen driving on uneven surfaces, such as gravel orsnow.• When tire chains are installed.You may hear a motor sound coming from theengine compartment while system checks are beingperformed immediately after starting the engine orwhile driving. This is normal.16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 414 ページ ２０１５年３月４日 水曜日 午後２時５９分
