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ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if
brake control system that includes the Traction Control the ESP is in the “Partial Off” mode.
System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic
The “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” (in the instru-
Stability Program (ESP). These systems complement the
ment cluster) will start to flash as soon as the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle
tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin.
braking capability during emergency braking maneu-
This indicates that the TCS is active. If the
vers.
indicator light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the
Traction Control System (TCS)
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure
The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin conditions, and do not switch off the ESP or TCS.
is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping
WARNING!
wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide en-
hanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS
functions similarly 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
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The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded.
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the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure
during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal
pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the
brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
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The TCS cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents.
WARNING!
The capabilities of a TCS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.
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The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road condi-
tions.
The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-
ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) is designed to optimize
the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency brak-
ing maneuvers. The system detects an emergency brak-
ing situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake
application, and then applies optimum pressure to the
brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS
complements the ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly
results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of
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