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SAFETY 103
ESC OFF Button
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. This
will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
operation.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep
snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to
switch to the “Partial Off” mode by momentarily
pushing the “ESC OFF” button. Once the situa-
tion requiring “Partial Off” mode is overcome,
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 Vehicles In 4H And
4L Range
The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-highway
and off-road use when ESC stability features
could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail
conditions. The “ESC OFF” button is located in
the lower switch bank above the climate control
panel. To enter “Full Off” mode, push and hold
the “ESC OFF” button for five seconds while the
vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After
five seconds, the ESC OFF indicator light will
illuminate and an “ESC OFF” message will
appear in the odometer.
In this mode, ESC and TCS are turned off
(except for the “limited slip” feature described
in the TCS section) until the vehicle reaches a
speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At speeds over
40 mph (64 km/h), the system automatically
switches to “Partial Off” mode, described
above. When the vehicle speed returns to less
than 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESC system will
return to “Full Off” mode. The ESC OFF indicator
light is always illuminated when ESC is off. To
turn ESC on again, momentarily push the “ESC
OFF” button. This will restore the normal “ESC
On” mode of operation.
NOTE:
With the ESC switched off, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In
an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC
system will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability. “Full Off” mode is only intended for
off-highway or off-road use.
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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