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SAFETY 59
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow,
sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to
the “Partial Off” mode by pushing the “ESC OFF”
switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to be
switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome,
turn ESC back on by momentarily pushing the
“ESC OFF” switch. This may be done while the
vehicle is in motion.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light in the instrument
cluster will come on when the igni-
tion is turned to the ON mode. It
should go out with the engine running. If the
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected
in the ESC system. If this light remains on
after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle
has been driven several miles (kilometers)
at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h),
see an authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light (located in the instrument cluster)
starts to flash as soon as the tires lose trac-
tion and the ESC system becomes active.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light also flashes when TCS is active. If the
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
begins to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
NOTE:
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light
come on momentarily each time the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
Each time the ignition is turned on, the
ESC system will be on even if it was turned
off previously.
The ESC system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when it is active. This is
normal; the sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indi-
cates the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is off.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func-
tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip
feature described in the TCS section), has
been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator
Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial
Off” mode, the engine power reduction
feature of TCS is disabled, and the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by the
ESC system is reduced.
Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
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