2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN brake sensor

WARNING!
•The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.
•The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
•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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) enhances directional
control and stability of the vehicle under various driving
conditions. ESC corrects for over/under steering of the
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to
assist in counteracting the over/under steer condition. En-
gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain
the desired path.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate
wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer
condition.
•Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
•Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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•The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively
swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to
attempt to stop the sway. The system may reduce engine
power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to
counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC will become active
automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recog-
nized. No driver action is required. Note that TSC cannotstop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when
towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight
recommendations. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting
and Operating” for further information. When TSC is
functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and
you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels
to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled
when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
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Cav-
ityCar-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
J20 30 Amp
Pink— Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp
Blue— Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp
Natural— Sunroof Module
M1 — 15 Amp
BlueRear Center Brake
Lamp/Brake Switch
M2 — 20 Amp
YellowFront Fog Lamps
M3 — 20 Amp
YellowFront/Rear Axle
Locker, Vacuum Pump
Motor
M4 — 10 Amp
RedTrailer TowCav-
ityCar-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
M5 — 25 Amp
NaturalInverter
M6 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #1
(ACC), Rain Sensor,
Cigar Lighter (Instru-
ment Panel or with
Console Rear)
M7 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SELECT)
– Center Seat or with
Console Rear
M8 — 20 Amp
YellowFront Heated Seat – If
Equipped
M9 — 20 Amp
YellowRear Heated Seat – If
Equipped
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