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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ONX4060011
Electronic Stability Control helps stabilize
the vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC
applies braking pressure to any one of
the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the
engine management system to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Always adjust your
speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions when cornering. ESC does not
prevent a collision.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces may result in severe collisions.
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, ESC and the ESC OFF indicator
lights illuminate for about three seconds.
After both lights go off, ESC is enabled.
When operating
When ESC is operating, the ESC
indicator light blinks:
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When you apply your brakes under
conditions that may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in
the brake pedal.
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If Cruise Control has been used
when ESC activates, Cruise Control
automatically disengages. Refer to
the “Cruise Control (CC)” section in
Chapter 7 (if equipped).
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When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the engine
RPM (revolutions per minute) may
not increase even if you depress the
accelerator pedal all the way. This is
to maintain the stability and traction
of the vehicle and does not indicate a
problem.
