Trailer Sway Control (Tsc) - Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
• 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 maneu-
ver that caused the ESC activation.
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Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recog-
nize an excessively swaying trailer. TSC
activates automatically once the exces-
sively swaying trailer is recognized. When
TSC is functioning, the "ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light" will flash, the
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The "ESC OFF Indicator Light"
indicates the Electronic Stabil-
ity Control (ESC) is off.
engine power will be reduced, and you will
feel the brake being applied to individual
wheels in an attempt to stop the trailer
from swaying.
NOTE: The TSC is disabled when the
ESC system is in the "Partial Off" mode.
WARNING!
• TSC cannot stop all trailers from
swaying. Always use caution when
towing a trailer and follow the
tongue weight recommendations.
Refer to "Vehicle Loading" and
"Trailer Towing" in "Starting and
Operating" for further information.
• If TSC activates while towing a
trailer, stop the vehicle at the near-
est safe location and adjust the
trailer load to eliminate the trailer
sway.
• Failure to follow these warnings
can result in an accident or seri-
ous personal injury.