2013 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 497

STARTING AND OPERATING 495 and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt 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 WARNING! wheel(s) and engine power is reduced, to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS • The TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics functions similarly to a limited-slip differential, and from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel traction afforded. on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the • The TCS cannot prevent collisions, including those system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydrowill allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel planing. that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if • The capabilities of a TCS-equipped vehicle must the ESC is in the "Partial Off" mode. never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous Traction Control System (TCS) The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (in the instrument cluster) will start 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 manner, which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. 5