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Electronic brake control system, Anti-lock brake system (abs) – Jeep 2015 Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic

brake control system commonly referred to as ESC. This

system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction

Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill

Start Assist (HSA), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), and

Electronic Stability Control (ESC). These systems work

together to enhance both vehicle stability and control in

various driving conditions.
Your vehicle is also equipped with Trailer Sway Control

(TSC), Ready Alert Braking (RAB) and Rain Brake Sup-

port (RBS). Further, all vehicles equipped with a two-

speed power transfer unit have Hill Descent Control

(HDC) and some vehicles may also be equipped with

Selec Speed Control (SSC).

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to aid the

driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse

braking conditions. The system operates with a separate

computer to modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent

wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery

surfaces.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and

type, and tires must be properly inflated, to produce

accurate signals for the computer.

WARNING!

Significant over or underinflation of tires or mixing
sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss
of braking effectiveness.

The ABS conducts a low-speed self-test at about 12 mph

(20 km/h). If you have your foot lightly on the brake

while this test is occurring, you may feel slight pedal

movement. The movement can be more apparent on ice

and snow. This is normal.

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