Traction control system (tcs), Brake assist system (bas) – Dodge 2013 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

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ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those re-
sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa-
bilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.

Traction Control System (TCS)

This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each

driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is

applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is

reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.
A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a

limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin

across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is

spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the

brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine

torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.

This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in

the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes. Refer to “Electronic

Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for more informa-

tion.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

This system complements the ABS by optimizing the

vehicle braking capability during emergency braking

maneuvers. This system detects an emergency braking

situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake appli-

cation and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes.

This can help reduce braking distances.
Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS

assistance. To receive the benefits of this system, you

must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the

stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure

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