Electronic limited-slip differential (if equipped)
WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
THE ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM DIRECTS TORQUE ACROSS THE AXLE, ENABLING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE OVER TERRAIN AND ROAD CONDITIONS THAT A CONVENTIONAL AXLE CANNOT. THE SYSTEM IS ACTIVE AT ALL TIMES AND REQUIRES NO INPUT FROM THE DRIVER.
NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT AT OPTIMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS OR A SYSTEM FAULT IS PRESENT, A WARNING MAY DISPLAY IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DEPENDING ON THE WARNING, YOU MAY NEED TO SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE.
OPERATING THE ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL WITH A SPARE OR MISMATCHED TIRES
IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL, DO NOT USE A SPARE TIRE OF A DIFFERENT SIZE THAN THE TIRE PROVIDED. IF YOU HAVE A SPARE TIRE INSTALLED, A MESSAGE MAY APPEAR INDICATING THE SYSTEM HAS DISABLED AUTOMATICALLY OR REDUCED FUNCTION TO PREVENT SYSTEM OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE. WE RECOMMEND YOU REINSTALL THE REPAIRED OR REPLACED SPARE TIRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WHEN YOU REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE, THE SYSTEM RESUMES NORMAL OPERATION ON THE NEXT KEY CYCLE.
TRAILER TOWING
THE ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL ENHANCES VEHICLE STABILITY DURING TRAILER TOW OPERATION. DURING HIGH DEMAND TRAILERING EVENTS, SUCH AS STEEP SLOPES, HIGH SPEEDS OR WITH A SPARE TIRE, THE SYSTEM MAY PROVIDE A WARNING IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REDUCE FUNCTION OR ENTER A TEMPORARILY DISABLED STATE. TO RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION, STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE LOCATION AND ALLOW THE UNIT TO ADEQUATELY COOL. ONCE THE SYSTEM REACHES NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES, SYSTEM FUNCTION RESTORES AND THE ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL RESTORED MESSAGE DISPLAYS.
ELECTRONIC LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
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Check Electronic Limited Slip Differential |
Displays when the system requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. | |
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Electronic Limited Slip Differential Off See Owner's Manual |
Displays when the system requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. | |
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Electronic Limited Slip Differential Restored to Normal |
Displays when the electronic limited slip differential system resumes normal function. | |
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Electronic Limited Slip Differential Temporarily Disabled |
Displays if the electronic limited slip differential system temporarily turns off due to overheating or an undersized spare tire. If you have an undersized spare tire installed, replace the spare tire with a full-sized tire as soon as possible. If not, stop the vehicle in a safe location and allow the system to cool. | |
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Electronic Limited Slip Differential Reduced Torque |
Displays if the electronic limited slip differential has limited functionality.This could be due to an undersized spare tire or caused by the system overheating.If you have an undersized spare tire installed, replace the spare tire with a full-sized tire as soon as possible.If you do not have an undersized spare tire installed, the vehicle has reduced functionality.Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. | |
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Electronic Limited Slip Differential Locking Feature Not Available |
Displays when you select a drive mode that does not allow the electronic limited slip differential to turn on. This may also display when the electronic limited slip differential has a fault and the vehicle requests the locking feature. | |
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