
SAFETY
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NOTE:
With the ESC switched off, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable. In
an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC
system will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability. “Full Off” mode is only intended for
off-highway or off-road use.
NOTE:
“Full Off” is the only operating mode for ESC
in 4WD Low. The ESC system will be in this
mode whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD
Low or the power transfer unit is shifted into
4WD Low.
The “ESC OFF” message will display and a
chime will sound when the gear selector is
moved from any position to the PARK (P)
position and then moved out of the PARK
position. This will occur even if the message
was cleared previously.
Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
On models equipped with Selec-Terrain, the
activation of some driving modes provide partial
off or full off of some active safety systems in
order to optimize performance in specific
modes.
Partial or full off of the active safety systems will
be indicated by a light in the instrument cluster.
In "SAND" and "MUD", the active safety systems
are partially disabled and put in place to ensure
maximum performance in the specific mode of
operation. However, you can reactivate them
completely at any time by pushing the ESC button.
NOTE:
In 4WD Low, the active safety systems are
completely bypassed in order to ensure
maximum off-road performance.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light in the instrument cluster
will come on when the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position. It should go
out with the engine running. If the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously
with the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on
after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has
been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
(located in the instrument cluster) starts to
flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the
ESC system becomes active. The ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also
flashes when Traction Control System is active.
If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease
up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle
as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come
on momentarily each time the ignition switch
is placed in the ON position.
Each time the ignition is placed in the ON
position, the ESC system will be on even if it
was turned off previously.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive
following the maneuver that caused the ESC
activation.
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