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WARNING!
Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly
maintain your vehicle, may change the
handling characteristics of your vehicle, and
may negatively affect the performance of the
ESC system. Changes to the steering system,
suspension, braking system, tire type and size
or wheel size may adversely affect ESC perfor-
mance. Improperly inflated and unevenly worn
tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any
vehicle modification or poor vehicle mainte-
nance that reduces the effectiveness of the
ESC system can increase the risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
ESC Operating Modes
NOTE:
Depending upon model and mode of operation, the
ESC system may have multiple operating modes.
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
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.
To enter the "Partial Off" mode, momentarily push
the "ESC OFF" switch and the "ESC OFF Indicator
Light" will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again,
momentarily push the "ESC OFF" switch and the
"ESC OFF Indicator Light" will turn off.
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.
WARNING!
When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS function-
ality 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.
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.
NOTE:
System may switch from ESC "Full Off" to "Partial
Off" mode when vehicle exceeds a predetermined
speed. When the vehicle speed slows below the
predetermined speed the system will return to ESC
"Full Off".
ESC modes may also be affected by drive modes (if
equipped).
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 emer-
gency 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.
SAFETY
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