WARNING:
Remember that even advanced technology cannot
defy the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a
vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your
vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Activation of the electronic stability control system is an indication that
at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road;
this could reduce the operator’s ability to control the vehicle,
potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. If your Electronic Stability Control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.
WARNING:
If a failure has been detected within the electronic
stability control system, the “sliding car” icon
will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the electronic stability control system is not
manually disabled (push the electronic stability control button located
on the center of the instrument panel). If the “sliding car” icon
still
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with electronic stability control
disabled could lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
The ESC system provides the following stability enhancement features
for certain driving situations:
•
Traction Control System (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
•
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
•
Roll Stability Control™ (RSC
威
), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
The ESC system automatically enables each time the engine is started.
All features of the electronic stability control system (TCS, DSC, and
RSC
威
) are active and monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the
system will only intervene if the driving situation requires it.
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