Traction control system (tcs), Brake assist system (bas) – Dodge 2015 Challenger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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brake system is not functioning and that service is

required. However, the conventional brake system will

continue to operate normally if the “Brake Warning

Light” is not on.
If the “ABS Warning Light” is on, the brake system

should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the

benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “ABS Warning Light”

does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to

the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as

possible.
If both the “Brake Warning Light” and the “ABS Warning

Light” remain on, the ABS and EBD systems are not

functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS system is

required.

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 Limited 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 “Full Off”

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

this section for more information.

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.

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