2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 328

326 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 may also experience the following when the brake system goes into anti-lock mode: • the ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop) • the clicking sound of solenoid valves • brake pedal pulsations WARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophisticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interference can cause possible loss of Anti-Lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals. All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer. • a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end of the stop ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional adThese are all normal characteristics of ABS. vanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start