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ESC operation
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When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ESC and the ESC OFF
indicator lights illuminate for approxi-
mately three seconds. After both
lights go off, the ESC is enabled.
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When operating
When the ESC is in opera-
tion, the ESC indicator
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conditions which may lock the
wheels, you may hear sounds from
the brakes, or feel a corresponding
sensation in the brake pedal. This
is normal and it means your ESC is
active.
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The ESC OFF indicator light and/or
message “Traction control disabled”
will illuminate. In this state, the trac-
tion control function of ESC (engine
management) is disabled, but the
brake control function of ESC (brak-
ing management) still operates.
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engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.
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when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can be reen-
gaged when the road conditions
allow. See “Cruise Control
System” later in this chapter (if
equipped).
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driving on a slippery road, the
engine rpm (revolutions per minute)
may not increase even if you press
the accelerator pedal deeply. This
is to maintain the stability and trac-
tion of the vehicle and does not
indicate a problem.
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