2014 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 438

436 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! 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 collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. 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, Brake Lock Differential (BLD), 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 ESC are in the "Partial Off" mode. Refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in this section for more information. Brake Assist System (BAS) This system complements the ABS by optimizing the vehicle braking capability during emergency brake maTraction Control System (TCS) neuvers. This system detects an emergency braking situThis system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each ation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application driven wheel. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is can help reduce braking distances. reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.