2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Owner Manual - Page 392

STARTING AND OPERATING 391 NOTE: ABS improves steering control of the vehicle Traction Control System (TCS) - If Equipped The TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of during hard braking maneuvers. the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake WARNING! pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s), and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and • ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics stability. A feature of the TCS functions similarly to a from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase limited-slip differential and controls the wheel spin braking or steering efficiency beyond that afacross a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the tires or the traction afforded. brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. those resulting from excessive speed in turns, This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- the "Partial Off" mode. Refer to "Electronic Stability planing. Control (ESC)" in this section of this manual. This brake • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must pressure modulation transfers drive torque from slipping never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous to non-slipping wheels to provide optimal forward manner which could jeopardize the user's safety traction. or the safety of others. 5