Brake Assist System (Bas) - Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual

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functions similarly to a limited-slip differen-
tial, 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 the ESC
is in the "Partial Off" mode.
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light" (in the instrument cluster) will start
to flash as soon as the tires lose traction
and the wheels begin to spin. This indi-
cates that the TCS is active. If the indicator
light flashes during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions, and do not switch off the ESC
or TCS.
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WARNING!
• The TCS cannot prevent the natu-
ral laws of physics from acting on
the vehicle, nor can it increase the
traction afforded.
• The TCS cannot prevent colli-
sions, including those resulting
from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning.
• The capabilities of a TCS-equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner,
which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

The Brake Assist System (BAS) is de-
signed to optimize the vehicle's braking
capability during emergency braking ma-
neuvers. The system detects an emer-
gency braking situation by sensing the
rate and amount of brake application, and
then applies optimum pressure to the
brakes. This can help reduce braking dis-
tances. The BAS complements the ABS.
Applying the brakes very quickly results in
the best BAS assistance. To receive the
benefit of the system, you must apply
continuous braking pressure during the
stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake
pedal pressure unless braking is no lon-
ger desired. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.