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by increased pedal travel during application, greater
pedal force requ ired to slow or stop , and potential
activation of the Brake Warning Lamp.
The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem . The light will come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for
as long as four second s.
Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped
The Anti-Lock Brake System provid es increased vehicle
stability and brake perform ance und er most braking
cond itions. The system autom atically “pumps” the
brakes during severe braking cond itions to prevent
wheel lock-u p.
If the ABS light rem ains on or comes on while driving, it
ind icates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is requ ired . However,
the conventional brake system will continu e to operate
norm ally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system shou ld be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the
Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the
bulb rep aired as soon as possible.
WARN ING!
Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brak es will diminish
their effectiven ess and may lead to an accid ent.
Pumping makes the stop ping distan ce lon ger. Just
press firm ly on you r brak e pedal when you need to
slow down or stop .
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
rem ain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic
Brake Force Distribu tion (EBD) system s are not function-
ing. Immediate rep air to the ABS system is requ ired .
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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