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ESC Operating Modes
Depending upon model and mode of operation, the
ESC system may have multiple operating modes.
ESC On
This 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
This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes
stuck. This mode may modify TCS and ESC
thresholds for activation, which allows for more
wheel spin than normally allowed
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push
the ESC OFF button and the ESC OFF Indicator
Light will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again,
momentarily push the ESC OFF button and the ESC
OFF Indicator Light will turn off.
NOTE:When driving with snow chains, or when starting off
in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable
to allow more wheel spin. This can be accom -
plished by momentarily pushing the ESC OFF
button to enter partial mode “Partial Off” mode.
Once the situation 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.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 accidents, 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 inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent acci -
dents. 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 properly
maintain your vehicle, may change the handling
characteristics of your vehicle, and may nega -
tively affect the performance of the ESC system.
Changes to the steering system, suspension,
braking system, tire type and size or wheel size
may adversely affect ESC performance. Improp -
erly inflated and unevenly worn tires may also
degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle modifi-
cation 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!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS function -
ality 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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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 TPM SYSTEM”
message will no longer display, and a pressure
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
Vehicles With Compact Spare — If Equipped
1. The compact spare tire does not have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor.
Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the
pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of
a road tire that has a pressure below the
low-pressure warning limit, the “Inflate to XX”
message will continue to be displayed. 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 20 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 TPM
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 instrument cluster will display a
“SERVICE TPM 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, the TPMS will update automat -
ically. 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
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order
for the TPMS to receive this information.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM LOW
PRESSURE WARNINGS
The TPMS Warning Light will illuminate 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 an
"Inflate to XX" message and a graphic showing the
pressure values of each tire with the low tire
pressure values in a different color.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Remote Control Starting System
........................................... 16Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 19Disarm The Alarm........................................ 19Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 14Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 159Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 18Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures.................................................. 18Uconnect Settings....................................... 18Remote Starting System.................................. 16Replacement Bulbs....................................... 299Replacement Tires......................................... 312Reporting Safety Defects............................... 330Restraints, Child............................................ 225Restraints, Head.............................................. 43Roof Luggage Rack.......................................... 83Rotation, Tires............................................... 317
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Safety............................................................ 158Safety Checks Inside Vehicle......................... 242Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 243Safety Defects, Reporting.............................. 330Safety Features............................................. 158Safety Information, Tire................................. 301Safety Tips..................................................... 241Safety, Exhaust Gas....................................... 244
Satellite Radio.............................................. 161Saved Radio Stations................................... 166Schedule, Maintenance................................ 271Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 99Seat Belts............................................ 203, 242Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 207Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 207Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 207Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 210Child Restraints........................................ 225Energy Management Feature................... 210Extender................................................... 209Front Seat............................... 203, 204, 206Inspection................................................. 242Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 206Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 206Lap/Shoulder Belts.................................. 204Operating Instructions.............................. 206Pregnant Women...................................... 210Pretensioners........................................... 210Rear Seat................................................. 204Reminder.................................................. 203Seat Belt Extender.................................... 209Seat Belt Pretensioner............................. 210Untwisting Procedure............................... 206Seat Belts Maintenance............................... 320Seats................................................. 28, 41, 43Adjustment............................. 28, 29, 30, 41Bench.......................................................... 30
Heated.........................................................43Power...........................................................41Rear Folding................................................28Reclining......................................................29Seatback Release.......................... 28, 29, 30Stow ‘n Go (Fold in Floor).............................37Tilting....................................................28, 29Security Alarm............................................... 100Arm The System...........................................19Disarm The System......................................19Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).................. 326Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................15Service Assistance........................................ 328Service Contract............................................ 329Service Manuals........................................... 331Settings, Audio.............................................. 166ShiftingAutomatic Transmission........................... 115Shoulder Belts.............................................. 204Side View Mirror Adjustment............................48Signals, Turn........................ 53, 103, 243, 301Sirius Satellite Radio..................................... 161Favorites................................................... 164Replay....................................................... 163SiriusXM Satellite RadioBrowse in SXM.......................................... 164Favorites................................................... 164Replay....................................................... 163Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................ 316Snow Tires.................................................... 313
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Spare Tire Changing
...................................... 249Spare Tire Stowage....................................... 256Spare Tires........................ 250, 313, 314, 315Specifications Oil.............................................................. 326Speed ControlCancel....................................................... 122Resume..................................................... 122Starting................................................... 16, 106Button......................................................... 15Cold Weather............................................ 109Engine Fails To Start................................. 109Remote....................................................... 16Starting And Operating.................................. 106Starting Procedures....................................... 106Steering......................................................... 118Tilt Column.................................................. 27Wheel, Heated............................................. 27Wheel, Tilt................................................... 27Steering Wheel Audio Controls...................... 159Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System.......159Store Radio Presets....................................... 166Stow ‘n Go (Fold In Floor) Seats....................... 37Stuck, Freeing............................................... 267Sunglasses Storage......................................... 71Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag..... 214Sway Control, Trailer...................................... 191Symbol Glossary................................................ 8Synthetic Engine Oil....................................... 278System, Remote Starting................................. 16
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 27Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 69Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................................... 82Tilt Steering Column........................................ 27Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 53Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 306Tire Markings................................................ 302Tire Safety Information................................. 301Tire Service Kit.............................................. 257Tire Stowage................................................. 256Tires......................... 243, 309, 313, 314, 318Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 312Air Pressure.............................................. 309Chains...................................................... 316Changing.................................................. 249Compact Spare......................................... 314General Information............... 309, 313, 314High Speed............................................... 310Inflation Pressure..................................... 310Jacking............................................ 249, 251Life Of Tires.............................................. 312Load Capacity........................................... 306Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS)................................. 91, 101, 199Quality Grading......................................... 318Radial....................................................... 310Replacement............................................ 312Rotation.................................................... 317
Safety.............................................. 301, 309Sizes......................................................... 303Snow Tires................................................ 313Spare Tires................... 250, 313, 314, 315Spinning................................................... 311Trailer Towing........................................... 136Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 311Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 322To Open Hood..................................................80Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 134Towing........................................................... 130Disabled Vehicle....................................... 268Guide........................................................ 132Recreational............................................. 138Weight...................................................... 132Towing Behind A Motorhome........................ 138Traction......................................................... 139Traction Control............................................ 191Trailer Sway Control (TSC)............................. 191Trailer Towing................................................ 130Hitches..................................................... 132Minimum Requirements........................... 135Tips........................................................... 137Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 134Wiring....................................................... 136Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 132Trailer Weight................................................ 132TransaxleAutomatic................................................. 113Operation.................................................. 113
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