2009 Dodge Challenger Owner's Manual - Page 283

STARTING AND OPERATING 281 avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. For TCS (Traction Control System) - If Equipped more information about ABS, refer to "Anti-Lock Brake This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is System" in Section 5. applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is WARNING! reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited-slip differential (LSD) 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 TCS and ESP are in the "Partial Off" mode. Refer to "ESP (Electronic Stability Program)" in this section for more information. BAS (Brake Assist System) - If Equipped This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. This system detects an emergency braking 5