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 (BLD) 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.
442 STARTING AND OPERATING
PowerBrakes ...............................437
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................590
Door Locks ............................32
Inverter ............................. .273
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........269
Seats ............................... .200
Steering ............................. .433
Sunroof ............................. .265
Transfer Unit ..........................579
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid .......................605
Power Transfer Unit .......................579
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................64
Preparation for Jacking .....................520
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................59 Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .22
Radial Ply Tires
..........................463
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........570
Radio Operation ..........................375
Radio Remote Controls .....................373
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .385
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................579
Rear Camera ............................251
Rear Cupholder ..........................275
Rear Drive Assembly .......................579
Rear Liftgate .............................45
Rear ParkSense System .....................243
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .214
Rear Window Defroster .....................292
Rear Window Features .....................290
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................290
Reclining Front Seats .......................206
Reclining Rear Seats .......................217
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