Partial ESP
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the
ESP OFFbutton. When inPartial ESPmode, the
TCS portion of ESP has been disabled, and theESP/
TCS Indicator Lightwill be illuminated. This mode is
intended to be used to for a more spirited driving
experience, or if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or
gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP
would normally allow is required. To turn ESP on
again, momentarily press theESP OFFbutton.ESP Off
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use
only and should not be used on any public roadways.
In this mode, all TCS and ESP stability features are
turned off. To enter theESP Offmode, press and hold
theESP OFFbutton for 5 seconds when the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running. After 5 seconds, a
chime will sound, theESP/TCS Indicator Lightwill
illuminate, and theESPOFFmessage will be dis-
played in the vehicle odometer. Press and release the
trip odometer button located on the instrument cluster
to clear this message. TheESP System Deactivated
message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) if the vehicle is so equipped. To
turn ESP on again, momentarily press theESP OFF
button.
NOTE:
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When the ESP system has been switched off, a feature
of the system remains active. This feature functions
similar to a limited slip differential and controls the
wheel spin across an axle. If one wheel on an axle is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply
the brake of the spinning wheel and allow more
ESP OFF Button
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