2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 301

300 STARTING AND OPERATING slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a "pump" the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of is released, the BAS is deactivated. the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to WARNING! be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in either the • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" modes. Refer to "Electronic natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, Stability Control (ESC)" in this section of this manual. nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailBrake Assist System (BAS) ing road conditions. The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking • The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The those resulting from excessive speed in turns, system detects an emergency braking situation by sensdriving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning the rate and amount of brake application and then ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help prevent accidents. reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the manner which could jeopardize the user's safety benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brakor the safety of others. ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not