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TheABSTelltaleLightmonitorstheAnti-Lock
BrakeSystem.Thelightwillcomeonwhenthe
ignition switch is turned to the ON position
andmaystayonforaslongasfourseconds.
When the vehicle is driven over 7 mph (11 km/h), you
may also hear a slight clicking sound as well as some
related motor noises. These noises are the system per-
formingitsself-checkcycletoensurethattheABSsystem
isworkingproperly.Thisself-checkoccurseachtimethe
vehicleisstartedandacceleratedpast7mph(11km/h).
IftheABSlightremainsonorcomesonwhiledriving,it
indicatesthattheAnti-Lockportionofthebrakesystem
isnotfunctioningandthatserviceisrequired.However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normallyiftheBRAKEWarningLightisnoton.
ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose 5
debris,orpanicstops.
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.
You also may experience the following when the brake
systemgoesintoAnti-Lock:
• TheshortABStimemotorafterrunningthestop),(itmaycontinuetorunfora
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
remain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic
BrakeForceDistribution(EBD)systemsarenotfunction-
ing properly. Immediate repair to theABS system at an
authorizeddealerisrequired.
• Aclickingsoundofsolenoidvalves,
•
Brakepedalpulsations,
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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