Dodge 2009 Caliber SRT4 User Manual download pdf (Page 266)

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

If your vehicle is equipped with the advanced electronic

brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake Sys-

tem (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) Brake Assist

System (BAS), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). All

four systems work together to enhance vehicle stability

and control in various driving conditions, and are com-

monly referred to as ESP.

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.

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

applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help

reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very

quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the

benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak-

ing 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.

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Dodge 2009 Caliber SRT4 User Manual Page 266