2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 342

340 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 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 the ESP is in the "Partial Off" mode. The Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light, located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. This indicates that the TCS is active. If the indicator light flashes during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP or TCS.