Electronic Brake Control System; Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs); Traction Control System (Tcs); Brake Assist System (Bas) - Chrysler 2010 Sebring Convertible Owner's Manual

272 STARTING AND OPERATING

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad-
vanced electronic brake control system that includes
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System
(TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA),
and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All systems work
together to enhance vehicle stability and control in vari-
ous driving conditions and are commonly referred to as
ESC.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Refer to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in "Starting and
Operating" for further information.

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 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.

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