ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving
conditions
.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and
compares it to the actual path of the vehicle
.
When the actual path does not match the
intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
the oversteer or understeer condition
.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes:
“Full On”
This is the normal operating mode for ESC
.
Whenever the vehicle is started the system
will be in this mode
.
This mode should be used for most driving situations
.
ESC should
only be turned to “Partial Off” for specific reasons as noted
.
“Partial Off ”
•
The “ESC OFF” button is located below the Gear Shifter
.
To enter the “Partial Off”
mode, momentarily push the “ESC OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will illuminate
.
To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push the “ESC
OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn off
.
This will
restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation
.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when
driving with snow chains, or when starting
off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC
OFF” button
.
Once the situation requiring
“Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC
back on by momentarily pushing the “ESC
OFF” button
.
This may be done while the
vehicle is in motion
.
ESC OFF button
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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