SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The ABS provides increased vehicle stability and
brake performance under most braking conditions.
The system automatically prevents wheel lock and
enhances vehicle control during braking.
The ABS performs a self-check cycle to ensure that the
ABS is working properly each time the vehicle is started
and driven. During this self check, you may hear a slight
clicking sound as well as some related motor noises.
The ABS is activated during braking when the system
detects one or more wheels are beginning to lock. Road
conditions such as ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad
tracks, loose debris, or panic stops may increase the
likelihood of ABS activation(s).
You also may experience the following normal
characteristics when ABS activates:
● The ABS motor noise or clicking sounds (you may
continue to hear for a short time after the stop).
● Brake pedal pulsations.
● A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the
stop.
The ABS is designed to function with the Original
Eq
uipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires. Modification may
result in degraded ABS performance.
WARNING!
● The ABS contains sophisticat
ed electronic
equipment that may be susceptible to int
erference
caused by improperly installed or high output
radio transmitting equipment. This interference
can cause possible loss of Anti-Lock Braking
capability. Installation of such equipment should
be performed by qualified professionals.
● Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their
effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping
makes the stopping distance longer. Just press
firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow
down or stop.
● The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that
afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and
tires or the traction afforded.
● The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
● The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
(Continued)
WARNING!
manner that could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
DROWSY DRIVER DETECTION
The Drowsy Driver Det
ections system detects when the
driver is feeling fatigued and warns the driver to pull
over and take a break.
To Activate/Deactivate
Drowsy Driver can be activated and deactivated through
the Uconnect system by selecting the following in order:
1. “Vehicle”
2. “Settings”
3. “Safety & Driving Assistance”
4. “Attention Assist”
The system may also be activated or deactivated in the
Instrument Cluster Display. See the Instrument Cluster
Display Settings for more information,
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page 60.
NOTE:
● The Drowsy Driver system will store the last setting
(on or off) that was active during engine shut down.
The next time the engine is started, the system
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