Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (Mitsubishi Colt 2)

ABS significantly contributes to increasing the active driving safety of the vehicle. The decisive advantage of ABS compared to a conventional braking system is that even when braking on a slippery road surface, the wheels do not lock. This maintains control and the highest possible driving stability.

If a wheel reaches a circumferential speed that is too low for the vehicle speed and tends to lock, the drive force for this wheel applied to the brake shoe will be reduced. This adjustment process becomes noticeable by a "pulsation" of the gas pedal, accompanied by noise. This signal is thus sent as a warning to the driver that the wheels are in the locking range. The driving speed must be adjusted immediately to the state of the road surface and the traffic conditions. In particular, on a smooth road surface, the ABS cannot exceed the physically specified limits either. The increased level of safety must not "provoke" taking risks!

Each time the engine is started, the ABS is turned on automatically.

The ABS operation is indicated by a control lamp.

The pedals must be controlled without obstruction!

Therefore, there should be no objects in the footwell that could slide under the pedals.

There should also be no rugs or other additional floor coverings in the area where the pedals are located.

If there is a problem with the brake system, a greater pedal travel may be required.

It must be possible at all times to move the clutch pedal and accelerator pedal completely downwards.

All pedals must return to their original position without hindrance

Therefore, only mats that do not cover the working area of the pedals and that are protected from slipping can be used.