Page 437: ESC Operating Modes
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has three available operating modes:
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. When-
ever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in
Page 438: Full Off
WARNING!
•
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality
of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and
the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be
Page 439: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is
unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the
ESC system
Page 440: HSA Activation Criteria
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
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Vehicle must be stopped.
•
Vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
•
Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction
Page 441: HSA Off
WARNING!
(Continued)
•
Failure to follow these warnings may cause the
vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide
with another vehicle, object or person, and cause
serious or fatal injury. Always remember to use