Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light (Option)
ABS
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will
come on when you start
your engine and it will
stay on for three seconds.
That’s normal.
If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t have
anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with your
regular brakes. Pull
off
the road and stop carefully.
You
may
notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal
may
go
closer to the floor. It
may
take longer to stop.
Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your
Vehicle’’ in the Index.)
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CAUTION:
Your regular brake system may not be working
properly if the anti-lock brake system warning
light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock
brake system warning light flashing can lead to
an accident. After you’ve pulled off the road
and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed
for service.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on
longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes
on
and stays on
when you’re driving, stop
as
soon
as
possible and turn
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the
system.
If
the light still stays on, or comes
on
again
while you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. If the
light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system
warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but
you
don’t have anti-lock brakes.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to
ON.
If the
light doesn’t come on
then,
have it fixed
so
it will be
ready to warn you
if
there is
a
problem.
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