ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
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If a squeaking or scraping noise is heard
from the disc brakes while braking, im-
mediately have your vehicle checked by
your SUBARU dealer.
7-11. ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System)
CAUTION
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The ABS does not always de-
crease stopping distance. You
should always maintain a safe
following distance from other
vehicles.
The ABS prevents the lock-up of wheels
which may occur during sudden braking or
braking on slippery road surfaces. This
helps prevent the loss of steering control
and directional stability caused by wheel
lock-up.
When driving on badly surfaced
roads, gravel roads, icy roads, or
over newly fallen snow, stopping
distances may be longer for a
vehicle with the ABS than one
without. Therefore, when driving
under these conditions, reduce
your speed and leave ample dis-
tance from other vehicles.
When the ABS is operating, you may hear
a chattering noise or feel a slight vibration
in the brake pedal. This is normal when the
ABS operates.
The ABS will not operate when the vehicle
speed is below approximately 6 mph (10
km/h).
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When tire chains are installed,
stopping distances may be long-
er for a vehicle with the ABS than
one without. Be sure to reduce
your speed and maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front.
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driv-
ing – overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the ABS
could easily lead to a serious acci-
dent.
When you feel the ABS operating,
you should maintain constant
brake pedal pressure. Do not
pump the brake pedal since
doing so may defeat the opera-
tion of the ABS.
