Traction control — if equipped – Chrysler 2007 Town and Country User Manual

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TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. 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.

The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and
maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The
system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the
wheel that is losing traction (spinning). The system
operates at speeds below 35 mph (56 km/h).

The system is always in the “stand by” mode unless:

• The Traction Control Switch has been used to turn the

system OFF

• There is a Traction Control System malfunction
• The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to

the brake system due to overheated brake tempera-
tures

Traction Control Switch

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