2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 466

464 STARTING AND OPERATING will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if deactivated. TCS and ESC are in either the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" modes. Refer to "Electronic Stability Control (ESC)" in WARNING! this section for further information. The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the Brake Assist System (BAS) natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle's braking nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The road conditions. The BAS cannot prevent collisions, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- including those resulting from excessive speed in ing the rate and amount of brake application and then turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroapplies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help planing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the the safety of others. benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brakHill Start Assist (HSA) ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain