brake sensor DODGE JOURNEY 2013 1.G Owners Manual

ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring
during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road
conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects or
other vehicles.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi-
tions, and driving conditions, influence the chance
that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot
prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those
that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects
or other vehicles. The capabilities of an ERM-
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner, which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
rects for over-steering and under-steering the vehicle by
applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine
power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain
the desired path.
The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the path
that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and compares
it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path
does not match the intended path, the ESC applies the
brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
the condition of over-steer or under-steer.
•Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
•Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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NOTE:
•The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momen-
tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
•Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
•The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-
sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once
the excessively swaying trailer is recognized. When TSC
is functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indica-
tor Light” will flash, the engine power will be reduced,
and you will feel the brake being applied to individual
wheels in an attempt to stop the trailer from swaying.
NOTE:The TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in
the “Partial Off” mode.
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CavityCar-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
F168 10 Amp
RedAir Conditioner
Clutch
F169 40 Amp
GreenEmissions – Partial
Zero Emissions
Vehicle Motor
F170 15 Amp
BlueEmissions – Partial
Zero Emissions
Vehicle Actuators
F172 20 Amp
YellowSpare
F173 25 Amp
NaturalAnti Lock Brake
Valves
F174 20 Amp
YellowSiren – If EquippedCavityCar-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
F175 30 Amp
GreenSpare
F176 10 Amp
RedPowertrain Control
Modules
F177 20 Amp
YellowAll Wheel Drive
Module – If Equipped
F178 25 Amp
NaturalSunroof – If Equipped
F179 10 Amp
RedBattery Sensor
F181 100
Amp
BlueElectrohydraulic
Steering (EHPS) –
If Equipped
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