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DRIVING (PERFORMANCE MODES)- Cont.
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(TCS)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM
**P-205-207 (Owners)
NOTE- TCS activates if it senses that the rear wheels are spinning too
much or are beginning to lose traction. When this happens, TCS
applies the brakes to the spinning wheel and reduces engine
power (by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to
limit wheel spin. In Default- System always ON even in SPORT
or TRACK mode.
TO TURN (TCS) OFF-
 Press (TCS BUTTON)- ONCE
 Will See- (TC OFF LIGHT) ON in Dash
TO TURN (TCS) BACK (ON)- IF (OFF)-
 Press (TCS BUTTON)- ONCE
IF STUCK IN (SNOW-SAND-MUD)-
 Turn (TCS) OFF- Press (TCS BUTTON)- Once
IF (TCS) ACTIVATES WHILE (CRUISE CONTROL) IS (ON)-
 The cruise control will automatically disengage.
IF (TCS) IS TURNED-(OFF) WHILE (CRUISE CONTROL) IS (ON)-
 The cruise control will automatically disengage.
(TCS) INDICATOR LIGHT-INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-
 FLASHING- Indicates (TCS) & (ABS) is limiting Wheel Spin
 LIGHT STAYS ON- Indicates (TCS) is Inactive-NOT Assisting.
(ESC)
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL
**P-205-207 (Owners)
NOTE- ESC activates when the vehicle senses a difference
between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is
actually traveling. (ESC) selectively applies braking pressure
to any one of the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver
in keeping the vehicle on the intended path. In Default-
System always ON even in SPORT or TRACK mode.
TO TURN (ESC) OFF-

Press (TCS BUTTON)- LONG PRESS
 (Also Turns TCS-OFF)
 Will See Both- (TCS) LIGHT & (ESC) LIGHTS- (ON) in Dash
TO TURN (ESC) BACK (ON)- IF (OFF)-
 Press (TCS BUTTON)- ONCE
(ESC) INDICATOR LIGHT-INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-
 FLASHING- Indicates (ESC) & (ABS) is Activated

LIGHT STAYS ON- Indicates (ESC) is Inactive-NOT working . Also
Indicates ((TCS) is OFF.
IF (ESC) LIGHT- COMES (ON) & STAYS (ON)-
1- Stop The Vehicle
2- Turn the Engine (OFF) and wait 15 Seconds.
3- Drive The Vehicle
4- If (ESC) Light comes (ON) & Stays (ON- See the Dealer
IF (TPMS) TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING-
1- (ESC) Cannot Be (TURNED OFF) By Driver
2- COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE (Unavailable)
3- (PTM) PERFORMANCE TRACTION MANAGEMENT- (Unavailable)
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