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STARTING AND OPERATING
Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
vehicle stability and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps”
the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent
wheellock-up.
• TheshortABStimemotorafterrunningthestop),(itmaycontinuetorunfora
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Theclickingsoundofsolenoidvalves,
Brakepedalpulsations,and
Aslightdroporfallawayofthebrakepedalattheend
ofthestop.
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-
forming its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is
working properly. This self check occurs each time the
vehicleisstartedandacceleratedpast7mph(11km/h).
TheseareallnormalcharacteristicsofABS.
WARNING!
• mentThe ABSthatcontainsmay besophisticatedsusceptibleelectronicto interferenceequip-
ABS is activated during braking under certain road or
stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can in-
clude ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose
debris,orpanicstops.
caused by improperly installed or high output
radio transmitting equipment. This interference
cancausepossiblelossofanti-lockbrakingcapa-
bility. Installation of such equipment should be
performedbyqualifiedprofessionals.
You also may experience the following when the brake
systemgoesintoAnti-lock:
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| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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