Electronic Stability Control Features; 2008 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)- Page 174

All these conditions are normal during ESC system operation.
Refer to the following table.

Electronic Stability Control Features

Button
functions

“Sliding

car” icon

RSC

DSC

Engine

Traction

Control

Brake

Traction

Control

Default at
start-up

Illuminated

during bulb

check

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Button
pressed
momentarily

Illuminated

solid

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Enabled

Button
pressed
and held
more than
five
seconds

Flashes

then

illuminated

solid

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

Disabled

below

25 mph

(40 km/h)

WARNING: Do not alter or modify your vehicle’s suspension or
steering; the resulting changes to the vehicle’s handling can
adversely affect the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.

WARNING: Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe
personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) event is an indication that
at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the
road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

If a failure is detected in the ESC system, and the ESC button has not
been pushed, the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will
stay on. If the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster remains
on while the engine is running, have the system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.

2008 Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Driving

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