2011 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 311

STARTING AND OPERATING 309 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 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) either the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" modes. Refer to This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in this section of this under adverse braking conditions. The system controls manual. hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Brake Assist System (BAS) Refer to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in "Starting and The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The Operating" for further information. system detects an emergency braking situation by sensTraction Control System (TCS) ing the rate and amount of brake application and then This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braka limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not (HSA), and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESC. 5