Chrysler Patriot Owner's Manual page 152

WARNING!
• Pumping of the anti-lock brakes will dimin-
ish their effectiveness and may lead to an
accident. Pumping makes the stopping dis-
tance longer. Just press firmly on your
brake pedal when you need to slow down
or stop.
• The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded.
• The ABS cannot prevent accidents, includ-
ing those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents.
• The capabilities of an ABS-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopar-
dize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
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If the "ABS Warning Light" remains on or comes
on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock
portion of the brake system is not functioning
and that service is required. However, the con-
ventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the "Brake Warning Light" is not on.
If the "ABS Warning Light" is on, the brake
system should be serviced as soon as possible
to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the
"ABS Warning Light" does not come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
have the bulb repaired as soon as possible.
If both the "Brake Warning Light" and the "ABS
Warning Light" remain on, the ABS and Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems
are not functioning. Immediate repair to the
ABS is required.
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The "ABS Warning Light" monitors
the ABS System. The light will
come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position and
may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph
(11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking
sound as well as some related motor noises.
These noises are the system performing its
self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS working
properly. This self-check occurs each time the
vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph
(11 km/h).
ABS is activated during braking under certain
road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing
conditions can include ice, snow, gravel,
bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic
stops.
You may also experience the following when
the brake system goes into anti-lock mode:
• 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.
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