Active Safety Features; Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) - Chrysler 2017 Pacifica Owner's Manual

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ACTIVE SAFETY FEATURES

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased

vehicle stability and brake performance under most

braking conditions. The system automatically prevents

wheel lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking.

The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure that the

ABS is working properly each time the vehicle is started

and driven. During this self-check, you may hear a slight

clicking sound as well as some related motor noises.

ABS is activated during braking when the system detects

one or more wheels begins to lock. Road conditions such

as ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris,

or panic stops may increase the likelihood of ABS activa-

You also may experience the following when ABS acti-

• The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run for a

short time after the stop).

• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.

• Brake pedal pulsations.

• A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop.

These are all normal characteristics of ABS.

• The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equip-

ment that may be susceptible to interference

caused by improperly installed or high output

radio transmitting equipment. This interference

can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capa-

bility. Installation of such equipment should be

performed by qualified professionals.

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