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WARNING! (Continued)
•
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 steer-
ing system, suspension, braking system,
tire type and size or wheel size may ad-
versely affect ESC performance. Improp-
erly inflated and unevenly worn tires may
also degrade ESC performance. Any ve-
hicle 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 — SRT
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 sys-
tem 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 de-
sired. 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.
NOTE:
•
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC
modes a momentary button push will
toggle the ESC mode. Multiple momentary
button pushed may be required to return
to ESC On.
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Traction Sport
ⴖ
and
ⴖ
Traction Track
ⴖ
(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 sys-
tem 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” mode, the TCS func-
tionality 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 en-
hanced 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 illumi-
nate, and the “ESC OFF” message will display
in the instrument cluster. To turn ESC ON again,
momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch.
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