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216 SAFETY
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ESC Operating Modes
Depending upon model and mode of operation,
the ESC system may have multiple operating
modes.
ESC OFF Button
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system
will be in this mode. This mode should be used
for most driving conditions. Alternate ESC
modes should only be used for specific reasons
as noted in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes
stuck. This mode may modify TCS and ESC
thresholds for activation, which allows for more
wheel spin than normally allowed.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily
push the ESC OFF button and the ESC OFF
Indicator Light will illuminate. To turn the ESC
on again, momentarily push the ESC OFF button
and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will turn off.
NOTE:
When driving with snow chains, or when starting
off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be
desirable to allow more wheel spin. This can be
accomplished by momentarily pushing the ESC
OFF button to enter “Partial Off” mode. Once the
situation requiring “Partial Off” mode is over-
come, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pushing the ESC OFF button. This may be done
while the vehicle is in motion.
Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
This mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use when ESC stability features could
inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail
conditions. This mode is entered by pushing
and holding the ESC OFF button for five seconds
when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is
running. After five seconds, the ESC OFF
Indicator Light will illuminate and the “ESC OFF”
message will appear in the instrument cluster
display.
In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the
“limited slip” feature described in the TCS
section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches
a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph
(64 km/h), the system returns to “Partial Off”
mode, as described above. TCS remains off.
When the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph
(48 km/h), the ESC system shuts off. ESC is
deactivated at low vehicle speeds so that it will
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.
WARNING! (Continued)
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