Buick Encore: Brakes / Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Brakes / Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps prevent a braking skid and maintain steering while braking hard.

ABS performs a system check when the vehicle is first driven. A momentary motor or clicking noise may be heard while this test is going on, and the brake pedal may move slightly. This is normal.

Buick Encore. Antilock Brake System (ABS)

If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light.

ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot on the brake pedal and does not always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle ahead, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room ahead to stop, even with ABS.

Using ABS

Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly. Hearing or feeling ABS operate is normal.

Braking in Emergencies

ABS allows steering and braking at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help even more than braking.

Brakes

Parking Brake

To set the parking brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull up firmly on the parking brake handle without pressing the release button. The brake system warning light will come on, if the ignition is on...

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