2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 428

426 STARTING AND OPERATING related motor noises. These noises are the system performing its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic working properly. This self check occurs each time the brake control system commonly referred to as ESC. This vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), ABS is activated during braking under certain road or Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Electronic Stability stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can inControl (ESC), and Trailer Sway Control (TSC). These clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose systems work together to enhance both vehicle stability debris, or panic stops. and control in various driving conditions. You also may experience the following when the brake ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) system goes into Anti-lock: The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop), vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically "pumps" • The clicking sound of solenoid valves, the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent • Brake pedal pulsations, and wheel lock-up. When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some