Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs): Notes
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This vehicle uses an anti-lock brake system standard with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and All-Speed Traction Control.
This anti-lock brake system uses components of the base brake system, but also features the following components:
- Integrated Control Unit (ICU) - Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and Antilock Brake Module (ABM)
- Wheel Speed Sensors (WSS) - Four sensors (one at each wheel)
- Steering Angle Sensor - Part of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module, located in the EPS steering gear
- Dynamics Sensor Module - Includes Yaw rate, longitudinal, and lateral acceleration sensors. Located in the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Module.
The ABS system is made up of the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and the Antilock Brake Module (ABM). For additional information on these components. Refer to HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HCU), DESCRIPTION . Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), DESCRIPTION .