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If the warning light stays on, or comes on when you’re
driving, there may be a problem with your ETS and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
If the ETS warning light comes on and stays on for an
extended period of time when the transmission shift
lever is in any position other than LOW (L), your vehicle
needs service.
To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road
conditions, you should always leave the ETS on. But
you can turn the system off if you prefer.
To turn the system off, shift to LOW (L) or REVERSE (R).
When you turn the system off, the ETS warning light will
come on and stay on when the gear shift is in LOW (L).
The warning light will not come on when the gear shift is
in REVERSE (R). If the ETS is limiting wheel spin when
you shift to LOW (L) or REVERSE (R) to turn the system
off, the warning light will come on in LOW (L). But the
system won’t turn off right away. It will wait until there’s no
longer a current need to limit wheel spin.
You can turn the system back on at any time by shifting to
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or INTERMEDIATE (I).
The ETS warning light should go off.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect
your vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 5-3 for more information.
Limited-Slip Differential
Your vehicle may have this feature. A limited-slip
transmission can give you additional traction on snow,
mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard
transmission most of the time, but when one of the front
wheels loses traction, this feature will allow the wheel
with traction to move the vehicle. The limited slip design
has minimal impact to the steering feel, but boosts
the traction performance under all conditions.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Your vehicle may have an Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system which combines antilock brake,
and traction and stability control systems that help
the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in
most driving conditions.
When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the
system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure
there are no problems. You may hear or feel the system
working. This is normal and does not mean there is a
problem with your vehicle. The system should initialize
before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h).
If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ESC/TCS
light comes on, and the ESC OFF and/or SERVICE ESC
message displays.
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