STARTING AND OPERATING
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The Anti-Lock Brake System cond ucts a low speed self-
test at abou t 12 mph (20 km/ h). If for any reason you r
foot is on the brake when the vehicle reaches 12 mph
WARN ING!
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Pumping makes the stop ping distan ce lon ger. Just
press firm ly on you r brak e pedal when you need
to slow down or stop .
Anti-Lock Brak e System s (ABS) cannot preven t
the natu ral law s of physics from actin g on the
veh icle, nor can they increase brak ing or steerin g
efficien cy beyon d that afford ed by the condition
of the veh icle brak es and tires or the traction
afford ed.
The ABS cannot preven t accid ents, including
those resu ltin g from excessive speed in turns,
follow ing anoth er veh icle too closely, or hydro-
plan ing. Only a safe, atten tive, and skillfu l driver
can preven t accid ents.
(20
(40
km/ h), this check will be delayed until 25 mph
km/ h).
The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during
the self-test, and during an ABS stop , to provid e the
regu lated hyd rau lic pressu re. The motor pump makes a
low hu mming noise during operation; this is norm al.
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During off-road use, loss of traction can tem porarily
defeat the system and cause the warning light to illumi-
nate. Turn the ignition to LOCK and ON again to restore
Anti-Lock Brake System function.
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| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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