2013 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT - Page 413

STARTING AND OPERATING 411 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 may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some of the stop. related motor noises. These noises are the system perThese are all normal characteristics of ABS. forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working properly. This self check occurs each time the WARNING! vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). ABS is activated during braking under certain road or • The ABS contains sophisticated electronic equipment 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 capaYou also may experience the following when the brake bility. Installation of such equipment should be system goes into Anti-Lock: performed by qualified professionals. • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a • Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a collision. short time after the stop), Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just • The clicking sound of solenoid valves, press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to • Brake pedal pulsations, and slow down or stop. (Continued) 5