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(Continued)ESC Operating Modes
NOTE:
Depending  upon  model  and  mode  of  opera-
tion,  the  ESC  system  may  have  multiple
operating modes.
ESC On
“ESC  On”  is  the  normal  operating  mode  for
the ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the
ESC system will be in this mode. This mode should  be  used  for  most  driving  conditions.
Alternate ESC modes should only be used for
specific  reasons  as  noted  in  the  following
paragraphs.
Partial Off
The  “Partial  Off”  mode  is  intended  for  times
when  a  more  spirited  driving  experience  is
desired.  This  mode  may  modify  TCS  and  ESC
thresholds for activation, which allows for more
wheel  spin  than  normally  allowed.  This  mode
may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily
push  the  “ESC  OFF”  switch  and  the  “ESC
OFF Indicator Light” will illuminate. To turn
the  ESC  on  again,  momentarily  push  the
“ESC  OFF”  switch  and  the  “ESC  OFF  Indi
-
cator Light” will turn off.
NOTE:
For  vehicles  with  multiple  partial  ESC
modes, a momentary button push will toggle
the  ESC  mode.  Multiple  momentary  button
pushes  may  be  required  to  return  to  “ESC
On” mode.
 WARNING!
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the  traction  afforded  by  prevailing  road
conditions.  ESC  cannot  prevent  acci -
dents,  including  those  resulting  from
excessive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery  surfaces,  or  hydroplaning.  ESC
also  cannot  prevent  accidents  resulting
from loss of vehicle control due to inap -
propriate driver input for the conditions.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can  prevent  accidents.  The  capabilities
of  an  ESC  equipped  vehicle  must  never
be  exploited  in  a  reckless  or  dangerous
manner  which  could  jeopardize  the
user’s safety or the safety of others.Vehicle modifications, or failure to prop -
erly  maintain  your  vehicle,  may  change
the  handling  characteristics  of  your
vehicle,  and  may  negatively  affect  the
performance  of  the  ESC  system.
Changes to the steering system, suspen -
sion,  braking  system,  tire  type  and  size
or  wheel  size  may  adversely  affect  ESC
performance.  Improperly  inflated  and
unevenly  worn  tires  may  also  degrade
ESC performance. Any vehicle modifica-
tion  or  poor  vehicle  maintenance  that
reduces  the  effectiveness  of  the  ESC
system  can  increase  the  risk  of  loss  of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
 WARNING! (Continued)
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Towing With HSA
HSA will also  provide assistance to mitigate
roll back while towing a trailer.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready  Alert  Braking  (RAB)  may  reduce  the
time  required  to  reach  full  braking  during
emergency  braking  situations.  It  anticipates
when  an  emergency  braking  situation  may
occur  by  monitoring  how  fast  the  throttle  is
released by the driver. The  Electronic Brake
Control (EBC) system  will prepare  the brake
system for a panic stop.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain  Brake  Support  (RBS)  may  improve
braking  performance  in  wet  conditions.  It
will  periodically  apply  a  small  amount  of
brake  pressure  to  remove  any water  buildup
on  the  front  brake  rotors.  It  functions  when
the windshield wipers are in LO or HI speed.
When  RBS  is active, there is no notification
to  the  driver  and  no  driver  interaction  is
required.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)  
Trailer  Sway  Control  (TSC)  uses  sensors  in
the  vehicle  to  recognize  an  excessively
swaying trailer and will take the  appropriate
actions to attempt to stop the sway. TSC will
become active automatically once an exces-
sively swaying trailer is recognized.
NOTE:
TSC  cannot  stop  all  trailers  from  swaying.
Always  use  caution  when  towing  a  trailer  and
follow  the  trailer  tongue  weight  recommenda-
tions.  Refer  to  “Trailer  Towing”  in  “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
When  TSC  is  functioning,  the  “ESC  Activa -
tion/Malfunction  Indicator  Light”  will  flash,
the  engine  power  may  be  reduced  and  you
may  feel  the  brakes  being  applied  to  indi -
vidual  wheels  to  attempt  to  stop  the  trailer
from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC
system  is  in  the  “Partial  Off”  or  “Full  Off”
modes.
 WARNING!
If  you  use a  trailer  brake  controller with
your  trailer,  the  trailer  brakes  may  be
activated and deactivated with the brake
switch.  If  so,  there  may  not  be  enough
brake  pressure  to  hold  both  the  vehicle
and  the  trailer  on  a  hill  when  the  brake
pedal  is  released.  In  order  to  avoid
rolling  down  an  incline  while  resuming
acceleration,  manually  activate  the
trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake
pressure  prior  to  releasing  the  brake
pedal.
HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when exiting your
vehicle.  Also,  be  certain  to  place  the
transmission in PARK (P).
Failure  to  follow  these  warnings  can
result  in  a  collision  or  serious  personal
injury. WARNING!
If  TSC  activates  while  driving,  slow  the
vehicle  down,  stop  at  the  nearest  safe
location,  and  adjust  the  trailer  load  to
eliminate trailer sway.
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Traction Control System (TCS)  
The  Traction  Control  System  (TCS)  monitors  the
amount  of  wheel  spin  of  each  of  the  driven
wheels.  If  wheel  spin  is  detected,  the  TCS  may
apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s) and/
or  reduce  engine  power  to  provide  enhanced
acceleration  and  stability.  A  feature  of  the  TCS,
Brake  Limited  Differential  (BLD),  functions
similar  to  a  limited  slip  differential  and  controls
the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel
on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other,
the  system  will  apply  the  brake  of  the  spinning
wheel.  This  will  allow  more  engine  torque  to  be
applied  to  the  wheel  that  is  not  spinning.  BLD
may  remain  enabled  even  if  TCS  and  Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) are in a reduced mode.
AUXILIARY DRIVING 
SYSTEMS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If 
Equipped 
The  Blind  Spot  Monitoring  (BSM)  system
uses two radar-based sensors, located inside
the  taillights,  to  detect  highway  licensable
vehicles  (automobiles,  trucks,  motorcycles,
etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the
rear/front/side of the vehicle.Rear Detection Zones
When  the  vehicle  is  started,  the  BSM  warning
light  will  momentarily  illuminate  in  both  outside
rear  view  mirrors  to  let  the  driver  know  that  the
system  is  operational.  The  BSM  system  sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or
REVERSE (R) and enters standby mode when the
vehicle is in PARK (P).
The  BSM  detection  zone  covers  approximately
one lane width on both sides of the vehicle, 12 ft
(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside rear
view  mirror  and  extends  approximately  10 ft
(3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The
BSM system monitors the detection zones on both
sides  of  the  vehicle  when  the  vehicle  speed
reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
 NOTE:
The  BSM  system  DOES  NOT  alert  the
driver  about  rapidly  approaching  vehicles
that are outside the detection zones.
The  BSM  system  detection  zone  DOES
NOT  change  if  your  vehicle  is  towing  a
trailer.  Therefore,  visually  verify  the  adja-
cent lane is clear for both your vehicle and
trailer before making a lane change. If the
trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports
equipment)  extends  beyond  the  side  of
your  vehicle,  this  may  result  in  the  BSM
warning  light  remaining  illuminated  the
entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
The  Blind  Spot  Monitoring  (BSM)  system
may experience drop outs (blinking on and
off)  of  the  side  mirror  Warning  Indicator
lamps  when  a  motorcycle  or  any  small
object  remains  at  the  side  of  the  vehicle
for extended periods of time (more than a
couple of seconds).
The  area  on  taillights,  where  the  radar
sensors  are  located,  must  remain  free  of
snow,  ice,  and  dirt/road  contamination  so
that the BSM system  can  function properly.
Do  not  block  the  taillights  where  the  radar
sensors  are  located  with  foreign  objects
(bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
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Maintenance”  for  information  on  how  to
properly  inflate  the  vehicle’s  tires.  The  tire
pressure  will  also  increase  as  the  vehicle  is
driven. This is normal and there should be no
adjustment for this increased pressure.
The  TPMS  will  warn  the  driver  of  a  low  tire
pressure  if  the  tire  pressure  falls  below  the
low-pressure  warning  limit  for  any  reason,
including  low  temperature  effects  and
natural pressure loss through the tire.
The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of
low  tire  pressure  as  long  as  the  condition
exists, and will not turn off until the tire pres-
sure  is  at  or  above  the  recommended  cold
placard pressure. Once the low tire pressure
warning  (Tire  Pressure  Monitoring  System
Warning  Light)  illuminates,  you  must
increase  the  tire  pressure  to  the  recom -
mended  cold  placard  pressure  in  order  for
the TPMS Light to turn off.
NOTE:
When  filling  warm  tires,  the  tire  pressure
may need to be increased up to an additional
4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold
placard  pressure  in  order  to  turn  the  TPMS
Warning Light off.
 The  system  will  automatically  update  and  the
TPMS  Warning  Light  will  turn  off  once  the
system receives the updated tire pressures. The
vehicle  may  need  to  be  driven  for  up  to
10 minutes  above  15 mph  (24 km/h)  in  order
for the TPMS to receive this information.
For  example,  your  vehicle  may  have  a
recommended  cold  (parked  for  more  than
three  hours)  placard  pressure  of  33  psi
(227  kPa).  If  the  ambient  temperature  is
68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure
is 28  psi (193  kPa),  a temperature drop  to
20°F  (-7°C)  will  decrease  the  tire  pressure
to approximately 24 psi (165 kPa). This tire
pressure is low enough to turn on the TPMS
Warning  Light.  Driving  the  vehicle  may
cause  the  tire  pressure  to  rise  to  approxi -
mately  28  psi  (193  kPa),  but  the  TPMS
Warning Light will still be on. In this situa -
tion,  the  TPMS  Warning  Light  will  turn  off
only  after  the  tires  are  inflated  to  the
vehicle’s  recommended  cold  placard  pres -
sure value. CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the orig -
inal  equipment  tires  and  wheels.  TPMS
pressures  and  warning  have  been  estab -
lished  for  the  tire  size  equipped  on  your
vehicle.  Undesirable  system  operation  or
sensor  damage  may  result  when  using
replacement  equipment  that  is  not  of  the
same  size,  type,  and/or  style.  The  TPM
sensor  is  not  designed  for  use  on  after -
market  wheels,  and  may  contribute  to  a
poor  overall  system  performance.
Customers  are  encouraged  to  use  Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) wheels to
assure TPMS feature operation.
Using  aftermarket  tire  sealants  may
cause  the  Tire  Pressure  Monitoring
System  (TPMS)  sensor  to  become  inop -
erable.  After  using  an  aftermarket  tire
sealant it is recommended that you take
your  vehicle  to  an  authorized  dealer  to
have your sensor function checked.
After  inspecting  or  adjusting  the  tire
pressure  always  reinstall  the  valve  stem
cap.  This  will  prevent  moisture  and  dirt
from  entering  the  valve  stem,  which
could damage the TPMS sensor.
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NOTE:
The TPMS is not intended to replace normal
tire  care  and  maintenance,  or  to  provide
warning of a tire failure or condition.
The  TPMS  should  not  be  used  as  a  tire
pressure  gauge  while  adjusting  your  tire
pressure.
Driving  on  a  significantly  underinflated
tire  causes  the  tire  to  overheat  and  can
lead  to  tire  failure.  Underinflation  also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
The  TPMS  is  not  a  substitute  for  proper
tire  maintenance,  and  it  is  the  driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure  using  an  accurate  tire  pressure
gauge,  even  if  underinflation  has  not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS Warning Light.
Seasonal  temperature  changes  will  affect
tire  pressure,  and  the  TPMS  will  monitor
the actual tire pressure in the tire.
System Operation
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
uses  wireless  technology  with  wheel  rim
mounted  electronic  sensors  to  monitor  tire
pressure  levels.  Sensors,  mounted  to  each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire
pressure readings to the receiver module.Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
NOTE:
It  is  particularly  important  for  you  to  check
the  tire  pressure  in  all  of  the  tires  on  your
vehicle  monthly  and  to  maintain  the  proper
pressure. The  TPMS  consists  of  the  following  compo
-
nents:Receiver module
Four tire pressure monitoring sensors
Various  tire  pressure  monitoring  system
messages, which display in the instrument
cluster
Tire pressure monitoring telltale light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The  TPMS  Warning  Light  will  illu -
minate  in  the  instrument  cluster
and  a  chime  will  sound  when  tire
pressure  is  low  in  one  or  more  of  the  four
active road tires. In addition, the instrument
cluster will display a "Tire Low" message for
a  minimum  of  five  seconds  and  a  graphic
showing the pressure values of each tire with
the  low  tire  pressure  values  in  a  different
color.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warning
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as
possible  and  inflate  the  tires  with  low  pres -
sure (those in a different color in the instru -
ment  cluster  graphic)  to  the  vehicle’s
recommended  cold  placard  pressure  value.
Once  the  system  receives  the  updated  tire
pressures,  the  system  will  automatically
update,  the  pressure  values  in  the  graphic
display  in  the  instrument  cluster  will  return
to their original color, and the TPMS Warning
Light will turn off.  NOTE:
When  filling  warm  tires,  the  tire  pressure
may need to be increased up to an additional
4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold
placard  pressure  in  order  to  turn  the  TPMS
Warning Light off.
The  vehicle  may  need  to  be  driven  for  up  to
10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for
the TPMS to receive this information.
Service TPMS Warning
When  a  system  fault  is  detected,  the  TPMS
Warning  Light  will  flash  on  and  off  for  75
seconds  and  then  remain  on  solid.  The
system fault will also sound a chime. In addi
-
tion,  the  instrument  cluster  will  display  a
"SERVICE  TIRE  PRESSURE  SYSTEM"
message for a minimum of five seconds and
then display dashes (--) in place of the pres -
sure  value  to  indicate  which  sensor  is  not
being received. If  the  ignition  is  cycled,  this  sequence  will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists.
If  the  system  fault  no  longer  exists,  the
TPMS Warning Light will no longer flash, and
the  “SERVICE  TIRE  PRESSURE  SYSTEM”
message  will  no  longer  display,  and  a  pres
-
sure value will display in place of the dashes.
A  system  fault  can  occur  due  to  any  of  the
following:
Jamming  due  to  electronic  devices  or
driving next to facilities emitting the same
radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors
Installing  some  form  of  aftermarket
window  tinting  that  affects  radio  wave
signals
Lots  of  snow  or  ice  around  the  wheels  or
wheel housings
Using tire chains on the vehicle
Using  wheels/tires  not  equipped  with
TPMS sensors
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Vehicles With Compact Spare or Non-Matching
Full Size Spare 
1. The  compact spare tire or non-matching full  size  does  not  have  a  tire  pressure
monitoring  sensor.  Therefore,  the  TPMS
will  not  monitor  the  pressure  in  the
compact spare tire.
2. If  you  install  the  compact  or non-matching full size spare tire in place
of  a  road  tire  that  has  a  pressure  below
the low-pressure warning limit, upon the
next  ignition  cycle,  the  TPMS  Warning
Light  will  remain  on  and  a  chime  will
sound.  In  addition,  the  graphic  in  the
instrument  cluster  will  still  display  a
different color pressure value.
3. After  driving  the  vehicle  for  up  to 10 minutes  above  15 mph  (24 km/h),
the TPMS Warning Light will flash on and
off  for  75  seconds  and  then  remain  on
solid. In addition, the instrument cluster
will  display  a  “Service  Tire  Pressure
System”  message  for  five  seconds  and
then  display  dashes  (--)  in  place  of  the
pressure value. 4. For  each  subsequent  ignition  cycle,  a
chime  will  sound,  the  TPMS  Warning
Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid, and the instru -
ment  cluster  will  display  a  “SERVICE
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM” message for
five seconds and then display dashes (--)
in place of the pressure value.
5. Once  you  repair  or  replace  the  original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in
place  of  the  compact  spare  or
non-matching  full  size,  the  TPMS  will
update  automatically.  In  addition,  the
TPMS Warning Light will turn off and the
graphic  in  the  instrument  cluster  will
display  a  new  pressure  value  instead  of
dashes (--), as long as no tire pressure is
below  the  low-pressure  warning  limit  in
any  of  the  four  active  road  tires.  The
vehicle  may  need  to  be  driven  for  up  to
10 minutes  above  15 mph  (24 km/h)  in
order  for  the  TPMS  to  receive  this
information. Vehicles With a Full Size Matching Spare
1. If  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a
matching  full-size  spare  wheel  and  tire
assembly,  it  has  a  tire  pressure  moni -
toring  sensor,  and  can  be  monitored  by
the  Tire  Pressure  Monitoring  System
(TPMS)  when  swapped  with  a  low  pres -
sure road tire.
2. In  the  event  that  the  matching  full-size spare tire is swapped with a low pressure
road  tire,  the  next  ignition  switch  cycle
will still show the TPMS Warning Light to
be on, a chime to sound, and the graphic
display  will  still  show  the  low  tire  pres -
sure value in a different color.
3. Driving  the vehicle  for up to  10 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) will turn off theTPMS  Warning  Light  as  long  as  none  of
road  tires  are  below  the  low  pressure
warning threshold.
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all
four  wheel  and  tire  assemblies  (road  tires)
with  wheel  and  tire  assemblies  that  do  not
have TPMS sensors, such as when installing
winter  wheel  and  tire  assemblies  on  your
vehicle.
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To  deactivate  the  TPMS,  first  replace  all  four
wheel  and  tire  assemblies  (road  tires)  with  tires
not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
sensors.  Then,  drive  the  vehicle  for  10 minutes
above  15 mph  (24 km/h).  The TPMS will chime,
the TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and  then remain on.  The instrument
cluster  will  display  the  “SERVICE  TIRE  PRES-
SURE  SYSTEM”  message  and  then  display
dashes (--) in place of the pressure values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS
will  no  longer  chime  or  display  the  “SERVICE
TIRE  PRESSURE  SYSTEM”  message  in  the
instrument  cluster  but  dashes  (--)  will  remain  in
place of the pressure values.
To  reactivate  the  TPMS,  replace  all  four
wheel  and  tire  assemblies  (road  tires)  with
tires  equipped  with  TPMS  sensors.  Then,
drive the vehicle for up to 10 minutes above
15 mph  (24 km/h).  The  TPMS  will  chime,
the TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off
for 75 seconds and then turn off. The instru -
ment cluster will display the “SERVICE TIRE
PRESSURE  SYSTEM”  message  and  then
display  pressure  values  in  place  of  the
dashes.  On  the  next  ignition  cycle  the
"SERVICE  TIRE  PRESSURE  SYSTEM"
message will no longer  be displayed as long
as no system fault exists.OCCUPANT RESTRAINT 
SYSTEMS 
Some  of  the  most  important  safety  features
in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features 
Seat Belt Systems
Supplemental  Restraint  Systems  (SRS)
Air Bags
Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this
section may be standard equipment on some
models,  or  may  be  optional  equipment  on
others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized
dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information
in  this  section.  It  tells  you  how  to  use  your
restraint  system  properly,  to  keep  you  and
your passengers as safe as possible. Here are some simple  steps  you can take to
minimize  the  risk  of  harm  from  a  deploying
air bag:
1. Children  12  years  old  and  under  should
always ride buckled up in the rear seat of
a vehicle with a rear seat.
Warning Label On Front Passenger Sun Visor
2. A child who is not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to “Child
Restraints”  in  this  section  for  further
information)  must  be  secured  in  the
appropriate  child  restraint  or  belt-posi -
tioning  booster  seat  in  a  rear  seating
position.
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