Active Safety Systems - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
High voltage components and cables on
hybrid vehicles are electromagnetically
shielded.
If non-certified electrical/electronic
devices are installed, electromagnetic
interference with some components may
occur.

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS

The car may be equipped with the
following active safety devices:
ABS (Anti-Lock braking system);
EBC (Electronic Brake Control);
EBD (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution);
BAS (Brake Assist System);
TCS (Traction Control System);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation);
RAB (Ready Alert Brakes);
RBS (Rain Brake Support);
TSC (Trailer Sway Control);
HDC (Hill Descent Control);
DST (Dynamic Steering Torque).
For the operation of the systems, see the
following pages.
ABS (Anti-lock Breaking System)
This system, which is an integral part
of the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping in
all road surface conditions, irrespective
of the intensity of the braking action,
ensuring that the car can be controlled
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even during emergency braking and
optimising stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may be
more frequent.
You also may experience the following
when ABS activates:
the ABS motor running (it may
continue to run for a short time after the
stop);
the clicking sound of solenoid valves,
brake pedal pulsations,
a slight drop or fall away of the brake
pedal at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of
ABS.
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The ABS is designed to function with
the tyres approved by the Manufacturer.
Modification may result in degraded ABS
performance.
ABS warning light
The yellow warning light or symbol
will turn on when the ignition device is
turned to the ENGINE position and may
stay on for as long as four seconds.
If they remain on or come on while
driving, it indicates that the ABS portion
of the braking system is not working
and that service is required. However,
the conventional braking system will
continue to operate normally if the
warning light or symbol is on.
If the warning light or symbol
the braking system should be serviced as
soon as possible by a Jeep Dealership to
restore the ABS function. If the warning
light does not come on when the ignition
device turned to the ENGINE position,
have the warning light repaired as soon
as possible.
EBC (Electronic Brake Control)
SYSTEM
The car is equipped with an advanced
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system.
This system includes Electronic Brake
Force Distribution (EBD), Anti-Lock
braking system (ABS), Brake Assist
System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA),
Traction Control System (TCS),
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM). These
systems work together to enhance both
car stability and control in various driving
conditions.
The car may also be equipped with
Ready Alert Brakes (RAB), Rain Brake
Support (RBS), Trailer Sway Control
(TSC), Hill Descent Control (HDC) and
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST).
TCS (Traction Control System)
This system monitors the amount of
wheel spin of each wheel. If wheel
spin is detected, the TCS may apply
brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s)
and/or reduce engine power to provide
enhanced acceleration and stability.
A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited
is on,