101. The suits over allegedly defective antilock brakes and faulty paint jobs were dismissed. 102. The suits were brought by accident victims who said the companies were negligent in failing to install antilock brake systems. 103. The system is tied to the antilock brake system. 104. The side-curtain air bags protect front and rear occupants on both sides of the vehicle, and four-wheel antilock brakes are standard. 105. The traction control can be turned off, but the antilock brakes cannot be. 106. These minivans, depending on make and model, also feature lumbar adjusters for front passengers, air conditioning with built-in pollen filters, power windows and antilock brakes. 107. Traction control systems monitor wheel spin and use antilock brakes and engine torque control to prevent slippage. 108. Two of the most affordable softtops around, the Cavalier and Sunfire come with a long list of standard equipment, including antilock brakes and traction control. 109. Unlike regular brakes, which many drivers learned to pump in emergencies, antilock brakes do the pumping automatically. 110. You should know if it has antilock brakes and traction control, how they work and how they help. |