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the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri-
ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or
understeer condition.
WARNING! (Continued)
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The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others.
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Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
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Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) enhances direc-
tional control and stability of the vehicle under various
driving conditions. ESP corrects for over/under steering
of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate
wheel to assist in counteracting the over/under steer
condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the
vehicle maintain the desired path.
ESP On
This mode is the normal operating mode for ESP on
two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is
started, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode
should be used for most driving situations. ESP should
only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below.
ESP Partial Off
ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the “ESP
OFF” switch (located in the center switch bank, next to
the hazard flasher switch).
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When in the “Partial Off” mode, the TCS mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily
portion of ESP, except for the “limited slip” pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. This may be done while
feature described in the TCS section, has been the vehicle is in motion.
disabled and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light”
ESP/BAS Warning Light
will be illuminated. When in the “Partial Off” mode, ESP
The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is
will operate without engine torque management. This
combined with BAS. The “ESP/BAS Warning
mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep
Light” and the “ESP/TCS Indicator Light” (in
snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin
the instrument cluster) come on for four sec-
than ESP would normally allow is required to gain
onds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily press the
position, then goes out. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Light”
“ESP OFF” switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On”
comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal-
mode of operation.
function has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS
NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving system. If this light remains on after several ignition
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles/
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
mode by pressing the “ESP OFF” switch. Once the your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” problem diagnosed and corrected.
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