2008 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 344

342 STARTING AND OPERATING Anti-Lock Brake Light The ABS light monitors the Anti-Lock System. The light will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds. If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the bulb repaired as soon as possible. If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Light remain on, the ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not functioning. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. Consult with your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible. ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes TCS (Traction Control System), BAS (Brake Assist System) and ESP (Electronic Stability Program). These systems complement the AntiLock Brake System (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. 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 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