Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lockup. When the system "senses" impending lockup, braking pressure is automatically modulated in order to help prevent lockup that could lead to a skid.
The system performs a brief self-diagnostic test when the engine has been started and driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test may be performed when the vehicle first reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module, which is normal.
See also:
Keyless drive remote key and driver's seat/door
mirror memory
• When you leave the vehicle with a PCC in
your possession and lock any door, the
position of the driver's seat and door mirrors
will be stored in the seat's memory.
• The next time a door is o ...
Severe strain on the brake system
The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly
areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that
the cooling of the brakes is less ...
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ...