Anti-Lock Control: Overview

The stability control system is comprised of the following subsystems which assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle:

• ABS
• EBD
• Traction control
• ESC
• RSC ®
• Curve control
• Trailer sway control
• Hill start assist
• Hill Descent Control™

ABS helps to maintain steering control by preventing the wheels from locking up during hard braking. ABS also includes a brake assist function which provides maximum brake system pressure during a severe braking situation.

EBD helps to maintain vehicle control by keeping a balanced braking condition between the front and rear wheels.

Traction control helps to prevent loss of traction by reducing drive-wheel spin during acceleration.

ESC helps to prevent skids or lateral slides by activating portions of the base ABS.

RSC ® system helps to prevent excessive vehicle roll by activating portions of the base ABS.

Curve control helps to maintain vehicle stability during adverse maneuvers such as cornering or avoiding objects in the roadway.

Trailer sway control helps maintain vehicle stability while towing a trailer by detecting and aiding in the reduction of conditions causing trailer sway.

Hill start assist prevents vehicle roll back when pulling away while stopped on an incline without the use of the parking brake.

Hill descent control™ helps to maintain a low speed while descending steep inclines on various surface conditions.

Some noise from the system and pulsations in the brake pedal are normal conditions during most stability control system activations. Also, longer than normal brake pedal travel may be experienced immediately following an ABS or stability control system activation.