Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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enabled even if TCS and ESC are in a
reduced mode.
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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 “pump” the brakes).
Do not reduce brake pedal pressure
unless braking is no longer desired. Once
the brake pedal is released, the BAS is
deactivated.
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Warning light
The red warning light will turn on
when the ignition device is turned to
the RUN position and may stay on for as
long as four seconds.
If the warning light remains on, or it
turns on while driving, the braking
system is not working correctly. Contact
a Jeep Dealership as soon as possible to
have it repaired. If the warning light does
not come on when the ignition device
is turned to the RUN position, take it
to your Jeep Dealership immediately to
have it repaired.
DST (Dynamic Steering Torque) SYSTEM
Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature
of the ESC and Electric Power Steering
(EPS) modules that provides torque at
the steering wheel for certain driving
conditions in which the ESC module
is detecting vehicle instability. The
torque that the steering wheel receives
is only meant to help the driver realize
optimal steering behavior in order to
reach/maintain vehicle stability. The only
notification the driver receives that the
feature is active is the torque applied to
the steering wheel.
NOTE The DST system is only meant
to help the driver realize the correct
course of action through small torques
on the steering wheel, which means the
effectiveness of the DST system is highly
dependent on the drivers sensitivity
and overall reaction to the applied
torque. It is very important to realize that
this feature will not steer the vehicle,
meaning the driver is still responsible for
steering the vehicle.
EBD SYSTEM (Electronic Brake Force
Distribution)
This system manages the distribution of
the braking torque between the front and
rear axles by limiting braking pressure
to the rear axle. This is done to prevent
overslip of the rear wheels to avoid
vehicle instability, and to prevent the
rear axle from entering ABS before the
front axle.
ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation)
SYSTEM
This system calculates the potential for
wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s
steering wheel input and the speed of
the vehicle. When variations in steering
wheel rotation and vehicle speed, that
could potentially cause the wheels to
lift off the ground, are detected, the
system applies the brakes appropriately
and if required reduces the engine power
in order to reduce the possibility of
wheels lifting. The ERM system limits
the possibility of the wheels lifting off
the ground during extreme maneuvers
but it cannot always prevent all wheel lift
or rollovers, especially those that involve
leaving the roadway or striking objects or
other vehicles.
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ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system
This system enhances directional
control and stability of the vehicle
under various driving conditions. The
ESC system corrects 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 condition. Engine
power may also be reduced to help the
vehicle maintain the desired path.