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Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and
stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to
a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
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 ESP are in the
“Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP)” in this Section of this manual.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor-
rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by
applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the over-steering or under-steering condi-
tion. Engine power may also be reduced to help the
vehicle maintain the desired path. ESP uses sensors in the
vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the
driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.
When the actual path does not match the intended path,
ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the over-steer or under-steer condition.
•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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
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Preparation for Jacking.................... 305
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 179
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 23
Radial Ply Tires......................... 265
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 185
Radio, Navigation....................... 210
Radio Operation...................187,195,219
Radio, Satellite.......................210,213
Radio (Sound Systems).................187,195
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 345
Rear Drive Assembly..................... 345
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 34
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 113
Rear Window Defroster................... 153
Rear Window Features.................... 152Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 152
Recorder, Event Data...................... 57
Recreational Towing...................... 299
Refrigerant............................ 332
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 20
Security Alarm......................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 217
Replacement Bulbs....................... 355
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 321
Replacement Tires....................... 269
Reporting Safety Defects................... 376
Resetting Oil Change Indicator.............. 168
Restraints, Child....................... 60,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 60
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 149
INDEX 393
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