Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems: Application and ID

ALLDATA Editor Note: The Saab 9-5 is equipped with ONE of the following 3 options:

The ABS 5.4 System In Brief
ABS brakes (Antilock Braking System) have been developed to provide optimum braking with no loss of directional stability under widely varying conditions. The stopping distance of a car is influenced by a variety of factors, including weather conditions, road surface, prevailing traffic conditions and the amount of brake pressure applied.

The ABS is a control system that gives modern brake systems the ability to harness the maximum braking effect of the vehicle in critical situations, regardless of the road conditions.

The TC / ABS 5.3 System In Brief
The TC / ABS system has been developed to utilize the friction of the road surface optimally during braking and acceleration by controlling both the ABS and TCS functions.

The Saab 9-5 may be equipped with TC / ABS 5.3, which is a dual-circuit, 4-port brake system.


The ESP System In Brief
ESP stands for Electronic Stability Program. This system regulates engine torque and braking to help the driver in unexpected situations that would otherwise be difficult to handle.

ESP comprises three systems that act together:
ABS,
TCS and
ESP.
For a description of ABS and TCS see the relevant descriptions of operation. In the event of a fault in the ESP or TCS system, both systems are switched off. The ABS will continue to function, so long as the fault does not affect the ABS function.

See also Brief description under ABS.
ABS Without TCS or ESP
See also Brief description under TCS.
ABS With TCS Only
See also Brief description under ESP.
ABS With ESP and TCS