what does ABS on front panelmean when lit?

This means the vehicle has noted a malfunction within the anti-lock brake system of the vehicle. This can prevent proper traction control operation, anti-lock brake system operation and other vehicle dynamics issues with the steering and suspension. Diagnostic testing is necessary to find out what has malfunctioned and then further testing in the appropriate circuit to find out why the malfunction has happened. A good, reputable repair shop near you can help with this. www.repairpal.com/repair-shops That's a link on this site to help find a shop near you.