2014 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 365

STARTING AND OPERATING 363 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 per- These are all normal characteristics of ABS. forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS 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 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) contains sophisstopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in- ticated electronic equipment that may be susceptible clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose to interference caused by improperly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This indebris, or panic stops. terference can cause possible loss of Anti-Lock brakYou may also experience the following when the brake ing capability. Installation of such equipment should system goes into anti-lock mode: be performed by qualified professionals. • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and short time after the stop). type and tires must be properly inflated to produce • The clicking sound of solenoid valves. accurate signals for the computer. • Brake pedal pulsations. 5