Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual page 243

Brake System Warning Light
The red Brake System Warning Light will turn on when
the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode, and may
stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on or comes
on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is
not functioning properly and that immediate service is
required. If the Brake System Warning Light does not
come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
mode, have the light repaired as soon as possible.
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
sensing 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) by applying the
brakes very quickly, creating the most efficient braking
assistance possible. To receive the benefit of the sys-
tem, you must apply continuous braking pressure dur-
ing the stopping sequence (do not "pump" the brakes).
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. BAS cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-
ing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous man-
ner, which could jeopardize the user's safety or the
safety of others.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)
The EBD function manages the distribution of the brak-
ing torque between the front and rear axles by limiting
braking pressure to the rear axle. This is done to pre-
vent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instabil-
ity, and to prevent the rear axle from entering ABS
before the front axle.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
The ERM 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 can only reduce the chance of wheel
lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneu-
vers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors,
such as road conditions, leaving the roadway, striking
objects or other vehicles.
NOTE:
ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in "Full Off" mode
(if equipped). See
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nation of the available ESC modes.
WARNING!
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SAFETY
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi-
tions and driving conditions, influence the chance
that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot pre-
vent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that
involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or
other vehicles. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dan-
gerous manner which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system enhances directional control and sta-
bility of the vehicle under various driving conditions.
ESC corrects for oversteering or understeering of the
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate
wheel(s) to counteract the above conditions. Engine
power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain
the desired path.
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Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the
vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to
the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path
does not match the intended path, ESC applies the
brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteract-
ing the oversteer or understeer condition.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light located
in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as
the ESC system becomes active. The ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when the Trac-
tion Control System (TCS) is active. If the ESC
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