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Traction control system (tcs) – Jeep 2015 Cherokee - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sen-

sation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This

is normal, indicating that the ABS is functioning.
• Do not “ride” the brakes by resting your foot on the

pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in

unpredictable braking action, longer stopping dis-

tances, or brake damage.

• When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking

can cause brake fade with loss of braking control.

Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the

transmission or locking out overdrive whenever pos-

sible.

• Engines may idle at higher speeds during warm-up,

which could cause rear wheels to spin and result in

loss of vehicle control. Be especially careful while

driving on slippery roads, in close-quarter maneuver-

ing, parking, or stopping.

• Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially

when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can

build up between the tire tread and the road. This

hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking

ability, and control.

• After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes

may become wet, resulting in decreased performance

and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by

gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very

slow speeds.

Traction Control System (TCS)

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, Brake Limited

Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip

differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven

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