Circuit Description

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

ABS
The ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) control module controls the hydraulic brake pressure of all four wheels during sudden braking and braking on hazardous road surfaces, preventing the wheels from locking.
The ABS provides the following benefits:
1. Enables steering around obstacles with a greater degree of certainty during panic braking.
2. Enables stopping during panic braking while allowing stability and control even on curves.

TCS
The traction control is a variable system designed to enhance traction during acceleration and cornering. It does so by determining the optimum amount of wheel spin for any given driving situation, then suppressing surplus engine power accordingly.

The ABS control module gets signals about the vehicle's speed, direction and road conditions from sensors at the wheels and the steering column. Based on these signals, the control module will determine the optimum amount of wheel spin.

Because the system is variable, the control unit may determine, depending on the driving conditions, that some wheel spin is beneficial (thus enhancing straight-line acceleration), or that no wheel spin is beneficial (thus enhancing cornering).

For any given driving situation, the control module will determine the amount of wheel spin best suited to the driver's needs.