2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 379

STARTING AND OPERATING 377 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Traction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is under adverse braking conditions by controlling hydrauapplied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is lic brake pressure. This prevents wheel lock-up to help reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in "Starting and Brake Assist System (BAS) This system complements the ABS by optimizing the Operating" for further information. vehicle braking capability during emergency brake maWARNING! neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the can help reduce braking distances. traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those result- Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS ing from excessive speed in turns, driving on very assistance. To receive the benefits of this system, you slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of must apply continuous brake pedal pressure during the an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal the user's safety or the safety of others. is released, the BAS is deactivated. 5