2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 360

358 STARTING AND OPERATING If the "ABS Warning Light" is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the "ABS Warning Light" does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. 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: If both the "Brake Warning Light" and the "ABS Warning • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a Light" remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force short time after the stop). Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immedi• The clicking sound of solenoid valves. ate repair to the ABS is required. When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you • Brake pedal pulsations. may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some • A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end related motor noises. These noises are the system perof the stop. forming its self-check cycle to ensure that the ABS working properly. This self-check occurs each time the These are all normal characteristics of ABS. vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).