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SAFETY
NOTE:
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes,
the push and release of the button will toggle
the ESC modes. Multiple attempts may be
required to return to "ESC On" mode.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when
the ESC system is in the "Partial Off" mode.
If Equipped — "ESC Sport" and "ESC Track"
are ESC "Partial Off" mode(s).
Partial Off — SRT
The "Partial Off" mode is intended for times
when a more spirited driving experience is
desired. This mode may modify TCS and ESC
thresholds for activation, which allows for more
wheel spin than normally allowed. This mode
may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.
"Traction Sport" and "Traction Track" (if equipped)
are ESC "Partial Off" mode(s). Upon the first push
of the ESC button the system goes into SPORT
mode, indication comes on in the cluster (a
picture of the vehicle with the word SPORT), and
the light in the cluster is illuminated. The second
push of the ESC button the system will go into
TRACK mode, indication comes on in the cluster
(a picture of the vehicle with the word TRACK),
and the light in the cluster remains illuminated.
When it is pushed a third time the ESC will go
back into "ESC On", no indication, and the
illumination in the cluster turns off.
WARNING!
When in "Partial Off Traction Sport" mode, the
TCS functionality 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
Traction Track" mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, is enabled and the "ESC Off Indicator
Light" will be illuminated. When in "Partial Off"
mode, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by
the ESC system is reduced.
NOTE:
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes
a momentary button push will toggle the ESC
mode. Multiple momentary button pushes
may be required to return to "ESC On".
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when
the ESC system is in the "Partial Off" mode.
If Equipped — "ESC Sport" and "ESC Track"
are ESC "Partial Off" mode(s).
Full Off – If Equipped
This mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use only and should not be used on any
public roadways. In this mode, TCS and ESC
features are turned off. To enter the "Full Off"
mode, push and hold the "ESC OFF" switch for
five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running. After five seconds, a chime
will sound, the "ESC OFF Indicator Light" will
illuminate, and the "ESC OFF" message will
display in the instrument cluster. To turn ESC on
again, momentarily push the "ESC OFF" switch.
WARNING!
In the ESC "Full Off" mode, the engine
torque reduction and stability features are
disabled. Therefore, enhanced vehicle
stability offered by the ESC system is
unavailable. In an emergency evasive
maneuver, the ESC system will not engage
to assist in maintaining stability. ESC "Full
Off" mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use only.
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