Ford Focus Owners Manual: Hints on driving with ABS

Ford Focus Owners Manual / Brakes / Hints on driving with ABS

When the ABS is operating, the brake pedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.

The ABS will not eliminate the dangers inherent when:

• you drive too close to the vehicle in front of you.

• the vehicle is aquaplaning.

• you take corners too fast.

• the road surface is poor.

Principle of operation

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