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noticed by the driver. The brake system uses
this brake pressure to allow a fast brake re-
sponse if the driver applies the brakes.
Rain Brake Support
Rain Brake Support may improve braking per-
formance in wet conditions. It will periodically
apply a small amount of brake pressure to
remove any water buildup on the front brake
rotors. It only functions when the windshield
wipers are in the LO or HI mode, it does not
function in the intermittent mode. When Rain
Brake Support is active, there is no notification
to the driver and no driver interaction is re-
quired.
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 switch is cycled to the ON/
RUN position. 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 your 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 traction 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 accel-
erator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be
sure to adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
• The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the
"ESC Activation/Malfunction
Light" come on momentarily each time
the ignition switch is placed in the ON/
RUN position.
• Each time the ignition is cycled to the
ON/RUN position, the ESC system will be
ON even if it was cycled off previously,
except for when the vehicle is started
while in 4L Range.
• 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" in-
dicates the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is partially off or full
off.
Synchronizing ESC
If the power supply is interrupted
(battery
Indicator
charged), the "ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light" may il-
luminate with the engine running. If
this should occur, turn the steering
wheel completely to the left and then to the
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or
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