mode should be used for most driving situations.
The ESC should only be turned OFF for specific
reasons as noted in the following paragraphs.
ESC Full Off
The ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use only and should not be used on any
public roadways. In this mode, all TCS and ESC
stability features are turned OFF. To enter the
“Full Off” mode, push and hold the “ESC” switch
for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with
the engine running. After five seconds, a chime
will sound, the “ESC OFF” telltale will illuminate,
and the “ESC OFF” will display in the vehicle
cluster (left of the odometer). The “ESC OFF”
message may appear in the instrument cluster
display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information. To turn ESC ON again, mo-
mentarily push the “ESC” switch.
WARNING!
With the ESC switched OFF, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavail-
able. In an emergency evasive maneuver,
the ESC system will not engage to assist in
maintaining stability. The “Full Off” ESC
mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
only.
Sport Mode — If Equipped
Sport mode has reduced traction control and
reduced stability control. To enter the “Sport
Mode” mode, push the “ESC” switch once (lo-
cated on the steering wheel). The “ESC OFF”
telltale will illuminate, and the “ESC SPORT” will
display in the vehicle cluster (left of the odom-
eter). Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
When in Sport Mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been dis-
abled, the “ESC Sport Light” will illuminate,
and the “ESC SPORT” message will display
in the vehicle cluster. When in Sport Mode,
the engine power reduction feature of TCS is
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
Track Mode — If Equipped
Track Mode has no traction control and has
reduced stability control. To enter the “Track
Mode” mode, push the “ESC” switch twice. The
“ESC OFF” telltale will illuminate, and the “ESC
TRACK” message will display in the vehicle
cluster (left of the odometer). Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
When in Track Mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been dis-
abled, the “ESC Track Light” will illuminate,
and the “ESC TRACK” message will display
in the vehicle cluster. When in Track Mode,
the engine power reduction feature of TCS is
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is greatly re-
duced. Track Mode is intended for off-
highway or off-road only.
Rain Mode
Rain mode offers increased traction control and
stability control for low traction conditions such
as wet roads, dry roads during cold tempera-
tures, or when the driver wants enhanced sta-
bility due to lack of familiarity or experience with
the vehicle’s response. To enter the “Rain Mode”
mode, push the “ESC” switch three times. The
“ESC Rain Light” will illuminate, and the “ESC
RAIN” message will display in the vehicle cluster
(left of the odometer). Refer to “Instrument Clus-
ter Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Some models may not offer “Sport” or
“Track” Mode.
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