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Brake assist system (bas) – Jeep 2015 Wrangler - Owner Manual User Manual

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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 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 either the “Partial Off” or “Full Off”

modes. Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in

this section for further information.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking

capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The

system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-

ing 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

anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very

quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the

benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-

ing 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.

WARNING!

The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. The BAS cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing. The capabilities of a BAS-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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