3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Release the clutch pedal (manual transmission).
6. Rotate the steering wheel
1
⁄
2
turn to the left.
7. Press the “ESP OFF” button located in the lower
switch bank below the climate control four times within
twenty seconds. The “ESP/TCS Indicator” light should
turn on and turn off two times.
8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an
additional
1
⁄
2
turn to the right.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then
back to the ON position. If the sequence was completed
properly, the “ESP/TCS Indicator” light will blink sev-
eral times to confirm HSA is disabled.
10. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature
to its previous setting.
HDC (Hill Descent Control) – If Equipped
HDC is only intended for low speed off-road driving.
HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills in
off-road driving conditions by applying the brakes when
necessary.
When enabled, HDC senses the terrain and activates
when the vehicle is descending a hill. HDC speed may be
adjusted by the driver to suit the driving conditions. The
speed corresponds to the transmission gear selected.
Gear
Approximate HDC Set Speed
1st
1 mph (1.5 km/h)
2nd
3 mph (4.5 km/h)
D (Drive)
7.5 mph (12 km/h)
R (Reverse)
1 mph (1.5 km/h)
N (Neutral)
3 mph (4.5 km/h)
However, the driver can override HDC operation by
applying the brake to slow the vehicle down below the
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Page 189: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 189 4 ...
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Page 272: ...Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions 272 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS ...
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