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ELECTRONICBRAKECONTROLSYSTEM
WARNING!
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
brake control system that includes theAnti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake
Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM),
and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All five of these
systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and
controlinvariousdrivingconditions.
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
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capa-
bilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Also,yourvehicleisequippedwithTrailerSwayControl
(TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Brake Lock Differential
(BLD),ReadyAlertBraking,RainBrakeSupportand,ifit
hasfour-wheeldrivewiththeMP3023two-speedtrans-
fercase,HillDescentControl(HDC).
TractionControlSystem(TCS)
Anti-LockBrakeSystem(ABS)
Thissystemmonitorstheamountofwheelspinofeachof
Thissystemaidsthedriverinmaintainingvehiclecontrol the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and powerisreducedtoprovideenhancedaccelerationand
helpavoidskiddingonslipperysurfacesduringbraking. stability. A feature of the TCS system, Brake Limited
| Categories | Jeep Grand Cherokee Manuals, Jeep Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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