wheel drive vehicle in 2WD or 4WD HIGH
range. The ESC system will be in “ESC On”
mode whenever the vehicle is started or the
transfer case (if equipped) is shifted out of 4WD
LOW range. This mode should be used for
most driving situations. ESC should only be
turned to “Partial Off” or “Full Off” for specific
reasons as noted. Refer to “Partial Off” and to
“Full Off” for additional information.
Partial Off – Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles in
2WD and 4WD High Range
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for driving in
deep snow, sand, or gravel. This mode raises
the threshold for TCS and ESC activation,
which allows for more wheel spin than what
ESC normally allows.
The “ESC Off” button is located in the lower
switch bank below the climate control. To enter
the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily press the
“ESC Off” button and the ⬙ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will illuminate. To
turn the ESC on again, momentarily press the
⬙ESC Off⬙ button and the ⬙ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will turn off. This
will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
operation.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driv-
ing with snow chains, or when starting off in
deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desir-
able to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by
momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” button.
Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by
momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” button.
This may be done while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS function-
ality of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature
described in the TCS section), has been dis-
abled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be
illuminated. All other stability features of ESC
function normally. When in “Partial Off” mode,
the engine power reduction feature of TCS is
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
Full Off – Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles in
4WD High and 4WD Low Range
The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-highway
and off-road use when ESC stability features
could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail
conditions.
The “ESC Off” button is located in the lower
switch bank below the climate control panel. To
enter “Full Off” mode, press and hold the “ESC
Off” button for five seconds while the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running. After five
seconds, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indi-
cator Light” will illuminate and an “ESC OFF”
message will appear in the odometer. Press
and release the trip odometer button located on
the instrument cluster to turn off this message.
In this mode, ESC and TCS are turned off
(except for the “limited slip” feature described
in the TCS section) until the vehicle reaches a
speed of 40 mph (64 km/k). At speeds over
40 mph (64 km/k), the system automatically
switches to “Partial Off” mode, described
above. When the vehicle speed returns to less
than 35 mph (56 km/h), the ESC system will
return to “Full Off” mode. The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” is always illumi-
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