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2016 workshop · Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control

206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control

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PINPOINT TEST E : THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM CANNOT BE DISABLED

E1 VERIFY THE KEY IN USE IS NOT RESTRICTED

Place 1 key inside the vehicle and all other keys at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from the vehicle. Turn the ignition to the ON mode. Monitor the message center.

Does the message center display MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY?

Yes

The current key is a restricted key and is functioning correctly. REPEAT the test using different keys until the message center does not display MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY. GO to E2

No

GO to E2

E2 VERIFY THE MYKEY® TRACTION CONTROL SETTING IN THE MYKEY® MENU

Using the message center, verify the MyKey® traction control setting. Refer to the Owner's Literature for information on setting the MyKey® functions.

Is the MyKey® traction control setting configured to "always on"?

Yes

GO to E3

No

GO to E4

E3 VERIFY THE TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION CAN BE DISABLED USING THE ADMIN KEY IN THE DRIVER ASSIST MENU

Using the message center, verify the traction control function can be enabled and disabled using the admin key. Refer to the Owner's Literature for information on enabling and disabling the traction control function.

Can the traction control function can be enabled and disabled using the admin key?

Yes

The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern was most likely caused by the use of a restricted key. INFORM the customer the traction control function can only be disabled using an admin key when the MyKey® traction control setting is configured to "always on".

No

GO to E4

E4 CHECK FOR ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS self-test. Retrieve and record all ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

Are there any ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present?

Yes

GO to the DTC Chart: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module.

No

GO to E5

E5 CHECK FOR GWM (GATEWAY MODULE A) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

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