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• Dynamic stability control (DSC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides
• Roll Stability Control™ (RSC ), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
The ESC system automatically enables each time the engine is started.
All features of the ESC system (TCS, DSC, and RSC ) are active and
monitor the vehicle from start-up. However, the system will only
intervene if the driving situation requires it.
The ESC system includes an
electronic stability control button on
the instrument panel, the sliding
car" icon
and the "sliding car off"
icon
in the instrument cluster.
Both the "sliding car" icon
"sliding car off" icon
temporarily during start-up as part of a normal system self-check. The
"sliding car" icon
situation which cause the ESC system to operate. If the "sliding car"
icon
illuminates steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
When ESC performs a normal system self-check, some drivers may
notice a slight movement of the brake, and/or a rumble, grunting, or
grinding noise after startup and when driving off.
When an event occurs that activates ESC you may experience the
following:
• A slight deceleration of the vehicle
• The "sliding car"
• A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal
• If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake, the
brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces. You
may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during
this severe condition.
• The brake pedal may feel stiffer than usual.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain
traction of the wheels, typically when driving on slippery and/or hilly
road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin.
in the instrument cluster will illuminate
may illuminate (flash) during certain driving
indicator light will flash.
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