Originally Posted by
ZX2 Nick
The only cycle the ABS system does is when it works as it should, during a braking event as it detects imminent wheel lockup and does its thing to regulate pressure to prevent wheel lockup.

Thanks, as a footnote, my old 99 Olds Intrigue had a 'feature' (?) every once in a while it would 'cycle'. Never had trouble with it and I think I saw something in the service manual (sold it in 08) that gave me the impression it was a normal 'self check'. Thanks for the XF specifics!