traction control system (TCS)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:navigation
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:TCS
gptkbp:canBeDisabled by driver in some vehicles
gptkbp:component vehicle electronic stability control
gptkbp:detects wheel slip
gptkbp:foundIn commercial vehicles
passenger cars
gptkbp:function prevents loss of traction of driven road wheels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label traction control system (TCS)
gptkbp:improves vehicle safety
vehicle stability
drivability on slippery surfaces
gptkbp:introducedIn late 1980s
gptkbp:monitors wheel speed sensors
gptkbp:regulates vehicle control unit
gptkbp:relatedTo anti-lock braking system (ABS)
dynamic stability control (DSC)
electronic stability control (ESC)
gptkbp:respondsBy applying brakes to individual wheels
reducing engine power
gptkbp:usedIn automobiles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electronic_Stability_Program_(ESP)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7