2011 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 317

STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stopping sequence (do not "pump" the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. WARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless 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 WARNING! the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail- stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to ing road conditions. a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is those resulting from excessive speed in turns, spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan- brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine ing. torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. (Continued) This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in 5