Full Off — if equipped
The Full Off mode is intended for off-road use only and must not be used on any public roads. In this mode, the TCS and ESC functions are disabled. To enter Full Off, press and hold the ESC OFF button for five seconds while the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the ESC OFF indicator light will illuminate, and the message "ESC Off" will appear in the instrument cluster display. To turn ESC back on, briefly press the ESC OFF button.
NOTE:
The system may switch from ESC Full Off mode to Partial Off mode when the vehicle exceeds a set speed. When vehicle speed decreases below the set speed, the system will return to ESC Full Off mode.
If equipped with Off Road+ and Off Road+ is active when Full Off mode is selected by the driver, ESC will not switch to Partial Off mode at any speed and will remain in Full Off mode until Off Road+ is exited or the driver turns ESC back on.
- In ESC Full Off mode, the engine torque reduction and stability functions are not active. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is not available. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not activate to help maintain stability. ESC Full Off is intended for off-road use or off-road only.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction provided by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions.
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