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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, Brake Lock Differential

(BLD), 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

ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Elec-

tronic Stability Control (ESC)” in this section for further

information.

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

“pump” the brakes). 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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