WARNING!
(Continued)
type and size or wheel size may adversely affect ESC
performance. Improperly inflated and unevenly
worn tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any
vehicle modification or poor vehicle maintenance
that reduces the effectiveness of the ESC system can
increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle
rollover, personal injury and death.
ESC Operation Modes
To disable ESC and other active safety systems, follow the
instruction below.
There are two operation modes of active safety systems on
the vehicle:
•
ESC On
•
Partial Off
ESC On
All active safety systems are enabled. This is the normal
operating mode when driving a vehicle.
This mode should be used in most driving conditions. The
system will be in
⬙
ESC on
⬙
mode every time the engine is
started
NOTE:
You are advised to select
⬙
Partial off
⬙
mode only for
specific driving requirements.
Partial Off
By pressing the ESC off button located below the radio
screen when driving, the intervention of the ESC and TCS
systems is limited to braking action on the single wheels.
The other systems remain enabled. Activation of this mode
is indicated by the warning lamp on the instrument panel
switching on (if equipped, together with a message on the
display).
To restore
⬙
ESC on
⬙
operating mode, press the button
below the radio screen again.
⬙
ESC on
⬙
mode will automatically reactivate every time the
engine is started.
NOTE:
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains,
it may be helpful to activate
⬙
Partial off
⬙
mode: in these
conditions, you can obtain better taction by slipping the
drive wheels.
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Summary of Contents for 500X 2019
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