WARNING!
BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction
afforded by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot
prevent accidents, 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 reck-
less or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and
stability. A feature of the TCS functions similar to a
limited slip differential and controls the wheel spinacross 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
the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)” in this section for more information.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed
are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then
applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will
occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or
evasive driving maneuvers.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 429
Radio Remote Controls.....................366
Rear Air Conditioning......................379
Rear Axle (Differential).....................558
Rear Camera............................245
Rear Cupholder..........................269
Rear Drive Assembly.......................558
Rear Liftgate.............................44
Rear Park Sense System.....................237
Rear Seat, Folding.........................209
Rear Window Defroster.....................285
Rear Window Features.....................283
Rear Wiper/Washer........................283
Reclining Front Seats.......................202
Reclining Rear Seats.......................212
Recorder, Event Data.......................77
Recreational Towing.......................496
Reformulated Gasoline.....................469
Refrigerant..............................538
Release, Hood............................218Reminder, Lights On.......................222
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................61
Remote Control
Starting System.........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........366
Remote Starting System......................26
Replacement Bulbs........................572
Replacement Keys.........................17
Replacement Parts.........................529
Replacement Tires.........................455
Reporting Safety Defects....................599
Resetting Oil Change Indicator................297
Restraint, Head...........................205
Restraints, Child...........................79
Restraints, Occupant........................45
Retractable Cargo Area Cover................280
Reverse Lights...........................576
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck
.................517
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