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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
either the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes. Refer to
“Electronic Stability Program (ESP)” in this section for
moreinformation.
WARNING!
TheABScannotpreventthenaturallawsofphysics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
tractionaffordedbyprevailingroadconditions.The
ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those re-
sulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
veryslipperysurfaces,orhydroplaning.Onlyasafe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must
neverbeexploitedinarecklessordangerousmanner
whichcouldjeopardizetheuser’ssafetyorthesafety
ofothers.
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Brake Assist System (BAS)
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
Traction Control System (TCS)
Thissystemmonitorstheamountofwheelspinofeachof applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine anti-lockbrakesystem(ABS).Applyingthebrakesvery
powerisreducedtoprovideenhancedaccelerationand quicklyresultsinthebestBASassistance.Toreceivethe
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