Anti-lock brake system – Jeep 2009 Grand Cherokee SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING! (Continued)

Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged

before driving, failure to do so can lead to brake
problems due to excessive heating of the rear
brakes.

When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.

The parking brake should always be applied whenever
the driver is not in the vehicle.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the
driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse
braking conditions. The system operates with a separate

computer to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent
wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery
surfaces.

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
type and tires must be properly inflated to produce
accurate signals for the computer.

WARNING!

Significant over or under inflation of tires can lead to
loss of braking effectiveness.

The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low-speed self-
test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If you have your foot
lightly on the brake while this test is occurring you may
feel slight pedal movement. The movement can be more
apparent on ice and snow. This is normal.

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