Anti-lock brake system (abs) – Dodge 2015 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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System), and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control). These

systems work together to enhance both vehicle stability

and control in various driving conditions.
An additional electronic brake control feature called Hill

Start Assist (HSA) is standard on all models.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

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

wheel lock-up.
The Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) prevents

the rear wheels from over-braking and provides greater

control of available braking forces applied to the rear

axle.
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 system

is working properly. This self check occurs each time the

vehicle is started and accelerated past 7 mph (11 km/h).
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, or panic stops.
You also may experience the following when the brake

system goes into anti-lock:
• The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a

short time after the stop)

• The clicking sound of solenoid valves
• Brake pedal pulsations
• A slight drop or fall away of the brake pedal at the end

of the stop

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