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Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
The "Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light" monitors the Anti-Lock
Brake System. The light will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position and may stay on for as long as
four seconds.
If the "ABS Warning Light" remains on or comes
on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock
portion of the brake system is not functioning
and that service is required. However, the con-
ventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the "Brake Warning Light" is not on.
If the "ABS Warning Light" is on, the brake
system should be serviced as soon as possible
to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the
"ABS Warning Light" does not come on when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position,
have the bulb repaired as soon as possible.
If both the "Brake Warning Light" and the "ABS
Warning Light" remain on, the ABS and EBD
systems are not functioning. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
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 pro-
vide enhanced acceleration and stability.
A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited
Differential (BLD), controls the wheel spin
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven
axle is spinning faster than the other, the sys-
tem 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" mode. Refer to "Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC)" in this section for
more information.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
This system complements the ABS by optimiz-
ing the vehicle braking capability during emer-
gency braking maneuvers. This system detects
an emergency braking situation by sensing the
rate and amount of brake application 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.
WARNING!
The 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 ex-
cessive speed in turns, driving on very slip-
pery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabili-
ties of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner that could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver
when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
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