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Anti-lock brake system (abs) – Dodge 2009 Caravan User Manual

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WARNING!

NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle

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 (ABS)

ABS provides increased vehicle stability and brake per-
formance under most braking conditions. The system
automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking
conditions to prevent wheel lock-up.

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 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)

• A clicking sound of solenoid valves
• Brake pedal pulsations

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