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The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake
System. The light will come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position
andmaystayonforaslongasfourseconds.
WARNING!
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Anti-locksystem(ABS)cannotpreventthenatural
lawsofphysicsfromactingonthevehicle,norcan
it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond
that afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakesandtiresorthetractionafforded.
IftheABSlightremainsonorcomesonwhiledriving,it
indicatesthattheAnti-Lockportionofthebrakesystem
isnotfunctioningandthatserviceisrequired.However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normallyiftheBRAKEwarninglightisnoton.
The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing.Onlyasafe,attentive,andskillfuldriver
canpreventaccidents.
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IftheABSlightison,thebrakesystemshouldbeserviced
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
bulbrepairedassoonaspossible.
ThecapabilitiesofanABSequippedvehiclemust
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
orthesafetyofothers.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
remain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic
BrakeForceDistribution(EBD)systemsarenotfunction-
ing.ImmediaterepairtotheABSsystemisrequired.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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