2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 454

452 STARTING AND OPERATING wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS functions similarly 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 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic the ESC is in the "Partial Off" mode. brake control system that includes the Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS) and Electronic The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (in Stability Control (ESC), and Hill Start Assist (HSA). the instrument cluster) will start to flash as soon as the These systems complement the Anti-Lock Brake System tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. This (ABS) by optimizing the vehicle braking capability dur- indicates that the TCS is active. If the indicator light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator ing emergency braking maneuvers. and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt Traction Control System (TCS) your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount and do not switch off the ESC or TCS. of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping If both the "Brake Warning Light" and the "Anti-Lock Brake Warning 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.