Traction Control System (Tcs); Electronic Roll Mitigation (Erm) - Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual

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BAS cannot prevent the natural laws
of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction af-
forded by prevailing road conditions.
BAS cannot prevent accidents, in-
cluding those resulting from exces-
sive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
The capabilities of a BAS-equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless
which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.

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 ap-
plied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
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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
or dangerous manner,
"Partial Off" mode. Refer to "Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)" in this section for
more information.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

This system anticipates the potential for
wheel lift by monitoring the driver's steer-
ing wheel input and the speed of the
vehicle. When ERM determines that the
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rate of change of the steering wheel angle
and vehicle's speed are sufficient to po-
tentially 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 inter-
vene during very severe or evasive driving
maneuvers. ERM can only reduce the
chance of wheel lift occurring during se-
vere or evasive driving maneuvers. It can-
not prevent wheel lift due to other factors,
such as road conditions, leaving the road-
way, or striking objects or other vehicles.
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