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BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)
KNOWING
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking
YOUR
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
VEHICLE
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
SAFETY
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly results in the
STARTING
best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the
AND
system, you must apply continuous braking pressure
DRIVING
during the stopping sequence, (do not "pump" the
WARNING
brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless
LIGHTS
braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is
AND
MESSAGES
released, the BAS is deactivated.
IN AN
EMERGENCY
BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor
SERVICING
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
AND
road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents,
CARE
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
TECHNICAL
planing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped ve-
SPECIFICATIONS
hicle 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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WARNING!
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 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)" for further information.
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
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