Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lockup. When the system "senses" impending lockup, braking pressure is automatically modulated in order to help prevent lockup that could lead to a skid.
The system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module, which is normal.
See also:
Lowering the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under the floor of
the rear cargo compartment. It can be lowered
using the crank (see previous page for location).
WARNING
When raising or lowering the spare wheel,
ple ...
Driving dynamics: steering, brakes and transmission
The five-cylinder petrol and diesel engines (2.5T, 2.4D and D5) have a
six-speed manual gearbox which can be upgraded to the six-speed Geartronic
transmission which is standard on the V8 engine. V ...
Shortcuts
Shortcut commands for using the phone can be found in the MY CAR menu system,
under Settings Voice settings Voice command list Phone commands and General commands.
See page 133 for more informatio ...
