Fiat Fremont 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 126

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
KNOWING
SYSTEM
YOUR
VEHICLE
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
This system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
SAFETY
Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System
(TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and Trailer Sway Control
STARTING
(TSC). These systems work together to enhance both
AND
DRIVING
vehicle stability and control in various driving condi-
tions.
WARNING
LIGHTS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
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The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
MESSAGES
vehicle stability and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system automatically "pumps"
IN AN
EMERGENCY
the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent
wheel lock-up.
SERVICING
When the vehicle is driven over 11 km/h, you may also
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hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related
CARE
motor noises. These noises are the system performing
its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working
TECHNICAL
properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
SPECIFICATIONS
started and accelerated past 11 km/h.
ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
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clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose
debris, or panic stops.
You also may experience the following when the brake
system goes into Anti-lock:
• The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a
short time after the stop)
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves
• Brake pedal pulsations
• A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the
end of the stop
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
WARNING!
• The ABS contains sophisticated elec-
tronic equipment that may be suscep-
tible to interference caused by improperly in-
stalled or high output radio transmitting
equipment.This interference can cause possible
loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation
of such equipment should be performed by quali-
fied professionals.
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