2011 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 413

STARTING AND OPERATING 411 vehicle stability and control in various driving condi- pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) to provide tions, and are commonly referred to as ESC. enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and WARNING! controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This the natural laws of physics from acting on the vewill allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel hicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if prevailing road conditions. The ABS cannot prevent TCS and ESC are in either the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" collisions, including those resulting from excessive modes. Refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or this section for further information. hydroplaning. The capabilities of an ABS-equipped Brake Assist System (BAS) vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The safety or the safety of others. system detects an emergency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then Traction Control System (TCS) applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very 5