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A system that regulates braking to reduce wheel lockup during braking.
Reviewed 05.10.2026 · Version 2 · Scope: General
It uses information about wheel rotation to modulate braking. It is an assistance system with physical limits; it cannot make every surface provide good grip.
In a hypothetical braking scenario, the system may modulate pressure when it detects a tendency for the wheels to lock; the result depends on the conditions.
It helps explain the function listed in a safety specification and what cannot be inferred from its presence alone.
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