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WARNING! (Continued)

speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or

hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions

resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro-

priate 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 properly main-

tain your vehicle, may change the handling charac-

teristics of your vehicle, and may negatively 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. Improperly inflated and unevenly

worn tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any

vehicle modification 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.

ESC Off Switch (Manual Transmission)

NOTE: The ESC Off switch is located left of the steering

column (Manual Transmission Only).

WARNING!

• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre-

vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the

vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by

prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all

accidents, including those resulting from excessive

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ESC Operating Modes

be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome, turn ESC

back on by momentarily pushing the switch. This may be

done while the vehicle is in motion.

The ESC system has two available operating modes.

Full On

WARNING!

This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the

vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in On mode. This

mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC

should only be turned to Partial Off for specific reasons as

noted below.

When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality 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 of TCS is

disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered by

the ESC system is reduced.

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Partial Off

This mode is entered by momentarily pushing the ESC Off

switch. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in

deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin

than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction.

ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And

ESC OFF Indicator Light

To turn ESC on again, momentarily pushing the switch again.

This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation.

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

in the instrument cluster will come on when the

NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving

with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or

gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off mode

by pushing the switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to

ignition switch is turned to the MAR (ACC/ON/

RUN) position for four seconds. If the ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continu-

ously with the engine running, a malfunction has been

detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after

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several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven

several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph

(48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible

to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the

driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom-

mended cold tire pressure.

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light (located

in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires

lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also flashes when

TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the

accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to

adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road

conditions.

The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi

(7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the

outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will de-

crease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold

inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure

after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three

hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour

period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the

maximum inflation pressure molded into the tire sidewall.

Refer to “Tires – General Information” in “Servicing And

Maintenace” 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.

NOTE:

• The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and

the ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily each

time the ignition switch is turned ON.

• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will

be ON even if it was turned off previously.

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, or natural

pressure loss through the tire.

The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the Elec-

tronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially off.

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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 pressure is at or above the recommended

cold tire pressure on the placard. Once the low tire pressure

warning (Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light)

illuminates, you must increase the tire pressure to the

recommended cold tire pressure in order for the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light to turn off. The

system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off once the

system receives the updated tire pressures. 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 informa-

tion.

System Warning Light will turn off only after the tires are

inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold tire pressure

value.

CAUTION!

• The TPMS has been optimized for the original

equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and

warnings have been established for the tire size

equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system op-

eration or sensor damage may result when using

replacement equipment that is not of the same size,

type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause

sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may

cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-

market tire sealant it is recommended that you take

your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your

sensor function checked.

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For example, your vehicle may have a recommended cold

(parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of 30 psi

(207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the

measured tire pressure is 27 psi (186 kPa), a temperature

drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire pressure to

approximately 23 psi (159 kPa). This tire pressure is suffi-

ciently low enough to turn on the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light. Driving the vehicle may cause the

tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will

still be on. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring

• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-

ways reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent

moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem,

which could damage the Tire Pressure Monitoring

Sensor.

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NOTE:

TPM System With Comfort Cluster

• The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and

maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or

condition.

This is the TPMS warning indicator located in the

instrument cluster.

The 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.

• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge

while adjusting your tire pressure.

• Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-

inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability.

NOTE: It is particularly important for you to check the tire

pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle regularly and to

maintain the proper pressure.

The TPMS consists of the following components:

• Receiver Module

• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

• Text Message Display

• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain

correct tire pressure using an accurate tire gauge, even if

under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger

illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Light.

• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure,

and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the

tire.

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will

illuminate in the instrument cluster, an audible chime will

be activated, and the “Low inflation pressure left or right

front/rear tire” text message will display when one or

more of the four active road tire pressures are low. Should

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this occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the

inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate

each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pres-

sure value. The system will automatically update and the

Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the

updated tire pressures have been received. The vehicle

may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph

(24 km/h) to receive this information.

• Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that

affects radio wave signals.

• Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.

• Using tire chains on the vehicle.

• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.

NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact

spare wheel and tire assembly.

• The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure

monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor

the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.

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TPMS Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will

flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when

a system fault is detected, an audible chime will be

activated and the “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

tem” text message will display. If the ignition key is cycled,

this sequence will repeat providing the system fault still

exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light

will turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A

system fault can occur with any of the following scenarios:

• If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire

that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning

limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will

sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning

Light and the Low inflation pressure left or right front /

rear tire message will still turn ON due to the low tire.

•

However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes

above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds

and then remain on solid and the “Service Tire Pressure

Monitoring System” message will be displayed.

• Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to

facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM

sensors.

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• This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a

chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 sec-

onds and then remain on solid and the “Service Tire

Pressure Monitoring System” message will be dis-

played.

The TPMS consists of the following components:

• Receiver module

• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages,

which display in the instrument cluster

• Once you repair or replace the original road tire and

reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare

tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will turn

OFF, 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 Warning Light

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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 a low pressure text message and a

graphic showing the low tire pressure tire highlighted in a

different color.

TPM System With (TFT) Tire Pressure Display Screen

The Tire Pressure Monitor 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.

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