2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 403

STARTING AND OPERATING 401 related motor noises. These noises are the system per- These are all normal characteristics of ABS. forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is WARNING! working properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equipABS is activated during braking under certain road or ment that may be susceptible to interference stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can incaused by improperly installed or high output clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose radio transmitting equipment. This interference debris, or panic stops. can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be You also may experience the following when the brake performed by qualified professionals. system goes into Anti-lock: • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. short time after the stop), Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need • The clicking sound of solenoid valves, to slow down or stop. • Brake pedal pulsations, and (Continued) • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. 5