Brake Assist System (Bas) - Dodge Charger 2012 Owner's Manual

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396 STARTING AND OPERATING

Brake Assist System (BAS)

This system complements the ABS by optimizing the

vehicle braking capability during emergency brake ma-

neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situ-

ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application

and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This

can help reduce braking distances.

Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS

assistance. To receive the benefits of this system, you

must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the

stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure

unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal

is released, the BAS is deactivated.

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics

from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the

traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The

BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those re-

sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on

very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa-

bilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be

exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that

could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of

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