STARTING AND OPERATING
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Brake Force Distribu tion (EBD) system s are not function- functions similarly to a limited -slip differential, and
ing. Immediate rep air to the ABS system is requ ired . controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel
Consu lt with you r authorized dealer service center as on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the
soon as possible.
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This
will allow more engine torqu e to be applied to the wheel
that is not spinning. This featu re rem ains active even if
the ESP is in the “Partial Off” mode.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equ ipped with an advanced electronic
brake control system that inclu des the Traction Control
System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic
Stability Program (ESP). These system s complement the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle
braking capability during emergency braking maneu -
vers.
The “ESP/ TCS Ind icator Light” (in the instru -
ment cluster) will start to flash as soon as the
tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin.
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This ind icates that the TCS is active. If the
ind icator light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure
to adapt you r speed and driving to the prevailing road
cond itions, and do not switch off the ESP or TCS.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount
of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin
is detected , brake pressu re is applied to the slipping
wheel(s) and engine power is red uced, to provid e en-
hanced acceleration and stability. A featu re of the TCS
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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