ABS Light: Description and Operation

Brake And ABS Warning Lights:

ABS WARNING LIGHT (2)

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The ABS warning light situated in the instrument panel indicates that there is a failure in the ABS system. The light will illuminate when the ignition is switched ON and will extinguish when the vehicle exceeds 7 kph (5 mph). This indicates that the system self monitoring check was successful, and the system performs correctly.

If the light remains on or subsequently illuminates with the ignition ON a fault in the ABS system is indicated. The self monitoring procedure is repeated frequently while the ignition is ON. If a fault is detected during self monitoring, the light will illuminate indicating that one or more wheels are not under ABS control.

CAUTION: Reduced ABS control is possible with the ABS warning light illuminated depending on the severity and type of fault. If both ABS and brake failure warning lights are illuminated, loss of system pressure or hydraulic pump failure is indicated. It is essential that the driver have the fault investigated immediately.