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stability.AfeatureoftheTCSsystemfunctionssimilarto
a limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
spinningfasterthantheother,thesystemwillapplythe
brakeofthespinningwheel.Thiswillallowmoreengine
torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in
eitherthe“PartialOff”or“FullOff”modes.Referto“ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)” in this section for more
information.
WARNING!
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
norcanitincreasethetractionaffordedbyprevailing
road conditions. ABS cannot prevent accidents, in-
cluding those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing.Onlyasafe,attentive,andskillfuldrivercan
prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS-
equippedvehiclemustneverbeexploitedinareck-
lessordangerousmannerwhichcouldjeopardizethe
user’ssafetyorthesafetyofothers.
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
systemdetectsanemergencybrakingsituationbysens-
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-lockbrakesystem(ABS).Applyingthebrakesvery
quicklyresultsinthebestBASassistance.Toreceivethe
TCS (Traction Control System)
Thissystemmonitorstheamountofwheelspinofeachof
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
powerisreducedtoprovideenhancedaccelerationand
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