2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 321

STARTING AND OPERATING 319 All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. type and tires must be properly inflated to produce Refer to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in "Starting and Operating" for further information. accurate signals for the computer. Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stopping sequence (do not Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) "pump" the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal under adverse braking conditions. The system controls is released, the BAS is deactivated. hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional advanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Hill Start Assist (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