2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 320
2011 Jeep Patriot Manual
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318 STARTING AND OPERATING If both the "Brake Warning Light" and the "ABS Warning • the clicking sound of solenoid valves Light" remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force • brake pedal pulsations Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi• a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end ate repair to the ABS is required. of the stop When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some These are all normal characteristics of ABS. related motor noises. These noises are the system perWARNING! forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS working properly. This self-check occurs each time the The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophisvehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h). ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible ABS is activated during braking under certain road or to interference caused by improperly installed or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- high output radio transmitting equipment. This include ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose terference can cause possible loss of Anti-Lock brakdebris, or panic stops. ing capability. Installation of such equipment should You may also experience the following when the brake be performed by qualified professionals. system goes into anti-lock mode: • the ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop)