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 TCS and ESC are in either the
“Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes. Refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in this section of this manual.
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 applycontinuousbrak-
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.
WARNING!
•The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail-
ing road conditions.
•The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-
ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
•The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user ’s safety
or the safety of others.
300 STARTING AND OPERATING
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 423
Power Transfer Unit ...................... 403
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 361
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 49
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 201
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 320
Radio Operation ........................ 259
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 252
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 402
Rear Drive Assembly ..................... 402
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 35
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
Rear Window Defroster ................... 175
Rear Window Features .................... 174
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 174 Recreational Towing
...................... 355
Refrigerant ............................ 389
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 257
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 412
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 381
Replacement Tires ....................... 323
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 450
Restraint, Head ......................... 133
Restraints, Child ....................... 72,78
Restraints, Infant ......................... 73
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 170
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