Chrysler Voyager 2001, Operating Information Manual

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Anti-Lock Brake System — If
Equipped
The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased
vehicle stability and brake performance under
most braking conditions. The system automati-
cally
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pumps
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the brakes during severe braking
conditions to prevent wheel lock-up.
WARNING!
Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish
their effectiveness and may lead to an accident.
Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.
Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you
need to slow down or stop.
The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock
Brake System. The light will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position and may stay on for as
long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or comes on while
driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of
the brake system is not functioning and that
service is required. However, the conventional
brake system will continue to operate normally if
the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible to restore the ben-
efits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not
come on when the Ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, have the light inspected by an au-
thorized dealer.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light
remain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are
not functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS sys-
tem is required.
When the vehicle is driven over 11 km/h (7 mph),
you may also hear a slight clicking sound as well
as some related motor noises. These noises are
the system performing its self check cycle to
ensure that the ABS system is working properly.
This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
started and accelerated past 11 km/h (7 mph).
ABS is activated during braking under certain
road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing condi-
tions can include ice, snow, gravel, bumps, rail-
road tracks, loose debris, or panic stops.
You also may experience the following when the
brake system goes into Anti-lock:
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The ABS motor running (it may continue to run
for a short time after the stop),
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the clicking sound of solenoid valves,
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brake pedal pulsations,
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and a slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal
at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
WARNING!
The Anti-Lock Brake System contains sophisti-
cated electronic equipment that may be suscep-
tible to interference caused by improperly in-
stalled
or high output radio transmitting
equipment. This interference can cause pos-
sible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Instal-
lation of such equipment should be performed
by qualified professionals.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size
and type and tires must be properly inflated to
produce accurate signals for the Anti-Lock Brake
Controller.
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