Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
The “Anti-Lock Brake Warning
Light” will turn on and stay on briefly
as a bulb check when the ignition is
first turned on. If the light does not
turn on during starting, have it re-
paired promptly.
This light also illuminates at vehicle start-up to
indicate that the ABS self-check is in process. If
the light remains on after start-up, or turns on
and remains on at road speeds, it may indicate
a system malfunction or that the system is
inoperative. In this case, the system reverts to
standard non-anti-lock brakes. If this occurs,
safely bring the vehicle to a complete stop as
soon as possible and cycle the ignition to at-
tempt to reset the ABS. If the light remains on,
see your authorized dealer immediately to have
the system serviced. Also, if the “BRAKE Warn-
ing Light” and the “ABS Warning Light” are on,
and the parking brake is fully released, see your
authorized dealer immediately.
Traction Control System (TCS)
The TCS system monitors the amount of wheel
spin of each driven wheel. If wheel spin is
detected, brake pressure is applied to the slip-
ping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to
provide enhanced acceleration and stability.
Electronic Stability Control
In full on mode the TCS system enhances
directional control and stability of the vehicle
under various driving conditions. The ESC cor-
rects for oversteering and understeering the
vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate
wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to
assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer
or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the
desired path.
In full on mode ESC utilizes sensors in the
vehicle to determine the path that the driver
intends to steer the vehicle and compares it to
the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual
path does not match the intended path, the ESC
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to
assist in counteracting the condition of oversteer
or understeer.
• Oversteer – when the vehicle is turning more
than appropriate for the steering wheel posi-
tion.
• Understeer – when the vehicle is turning less
than appropriate for the steering wheel
position.
WARNING!
The Electronic Stability Control System
(ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all ac-
cidents, including those resulting from exces-
sive speed in turns, driving on very slippery
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surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot
prevent accidents resulting from loss of ve-
hicle control due to inappropriate driver input
for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Operating
Modes
The ESC system may have five available oper-
ating modes:
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC
system. Whenever the vehicle is started, the
ESC system will be in this mode. The ESC On
ESC Button
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