Switching Stability Control On and Off
The system turns on each time you switch the ignition on.
You can switch the electronic stability control system off by pressing and holding the ESC off button for over 5 seconds, or you can press the button again to switch the system on.
Shifting the transmission into reverse (R) will disable the system.
You can switch the traction control system off or on independently. See Switching Traction Control On and Off.
Stability Control and Traction Control with Roll Stability Control
| Stability Control OFF Light | Roll Stability Control3 | Electronic Stability Control3 | Traction Control System3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Default at start-up | Illuminated during bulb check | Enabled | Enabled3 | Enabled |
| Button pressed momentarily | illuminated | Enabled | Enabled3 | Disabled1 |
| Button Pressed and held for 5 - 15 seconds | illuminated | Enabled | Disabled2 | Disabled1 |
| Button not pressed and transfer case is switched to 4x4 Low or put into Rock Crawl Mode | illuminated | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled1 |
1The Traction Control system can still be enabled but with tighter or looser thresholds.
2When you press and hold the button, a progress bar will display to show the button hold time progress.
3Functions can vary depending on what selectable drive mode the vehicle is currently in.
Stability Control Indicator
 If it does not illuminate when you switch the power on, or remains on, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. |
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