Anti-lock brake system (abs), Traction control system (tcs) – Dodge 2014 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control

under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrau-

lic brake pressure. This prevents wheel lock-up to help

avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.

Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting and

Operating” for further information.

WARNING!

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics

from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the

traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The

ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those result-

ing from excessive speed in turns, driving on very

slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities 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, Brake Lock Differential

(BLD), 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 ЉFull OffЉ

mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this

section for more information.

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