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Traction control system (tcs), Electronic roll mitigation (erm) – Chrysler 2015 200 - Owner Manual User Manual

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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

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” mode.

Refer to “Electronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this

section of this manual.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by

monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the

speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate

of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed

are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then

applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce

engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will

occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or

evasive driving maneuvers.
ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring

during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot

prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road

conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects or

other vehicles.

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