2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 449

STARTING AND OPERATING 447 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop). braking conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel lock, reduces stop distance, and enhances vehicle • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. control during stop. • Brake pedal pulsations. When the vehicle is driven over 6 mph (10 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop. related motor noises. These noises are the system performing its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS is These are all normal characteristics of ABS. working properly. This self-check occurs each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past 6 mph (10 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 also may experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock: 5