2015 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 409

STARTING AND OPERATING 407 All four of these systems work together to enhance related motor noises. These noises are the system pervehicle stability and control in various driving condi- forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working properly. This self check occurs each time the tions. vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). Also, your vehicle may be equipped with Hill Start Assist ABS is activated during braking under certain road or (HSA), Ready Alert Braking, and Rain Brake Support. stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can inAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased debris, or panic stops. vehicle stability and brake performance under most You also may experience the following when the brake braking conditions. The system automatically "pumps" system goes into Anti-Lock: the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a wheel lock-up. short time after the stop). The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) prevents the rear wheels from over-braking and provides greater • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. control of available braking forces applied to the rear • Brake pedal pulsations. axle. • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you of the stop. may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some 5