Specifications

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ation requiring “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC
back on by momentarily pushing the “ESC OFF” button.
This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.
Full Off – Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles In 4H And 4L 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 above the climate
control panel. To enter “Full Off” mode, push and hold the
“ESC OFF” button for five seconds while the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, the ESC
Off indicator light will illuminate and an “ESC OFF”
message will appear in the odometer.
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/h). At speeds over
40 mph (64 km/h), 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 Off indicator light is
always illuminated when ESC is off. To turn ESC on again,
momentarily push the “ESC OFF” button. This will restore
the normal “ESC On” mode of operation.
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 main-
taining 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 4L Range.
The ESC system will be in this mode whenever the vehicle
is started in 4L range or the power transfer unit is shifted
into 4L Range.
• The “ESC OFF” message will display and a chime will
sound when the gear selector is moved from any posi-
tion to the PARK (P) position and then moved out of the
WARNING!
• When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. 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.
• Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC
system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
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