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Traction control system (tcs), Brake assist system (bas) – Dodge 2014 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 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.
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

unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal

is released, the BAS is deactivated.

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