(TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Roll Mitiga-
tion (ERM), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start Assist
(HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All sys-
tems work together to enhance vehicle stability and
control in various driving conditions and are commonly
referred to as ESC.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control
under adverse braking conditions. The system controls
hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and
help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.
Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting and
Operating” for further information.
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 andstability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to
a limited 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
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Pets, Transporting..........................95
Phone, Cellular ...........................112
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ...............112
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........355
Power Door Locks ............................30
Mirrors ..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..........188
Steering ............................ .332
Sunroof ............................. .185
Transfer Unit ......................... .458
Windows .............................35
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .474
Power Transfer Unit ...................... .458
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................61
Preparation for Jacking .....................409 Pretensioners
Seat Belts .............................55
Programmable Electronic Features .............234
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .362
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........450
Radio Operation ......................... .296
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................458
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .458
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................37
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .158
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................203
Rear Window Features .....................202
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .202
Recorder, Event Data .......................75
Recreational Towing ...................... .403
Reformulated Gasoline .....................382
Refrigerant ............................. .443
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