Stability control
Stability control
In some driving conditions it may be
appropriate to disable DSC to improve traction.
These conditions include:
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
(DSC)
DSC is automatically enabled each time the
engine is started, and is automatically enabled
by some of the Terrain response special
programs.
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Rocking the vehicle out of a hollow or deep
rut.
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Pulling away in deep snow, or a loose
surface.
The vehicle is not designed for
cornering at the same speed as
conventional passenger cars any
more than a low-slung sports car is
designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
manoeuvres. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate the
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control or vehicle rollover.
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Driving through deep sand or mud.
Driving along tracks with deep longitudinal
ruts.
DSC WARNING LAMP
The amber DSC warning lamp in
the instrument panel illuminates
briefly when the ignition is
To disable DSC, press and briefly hold the DSC
OFF switch. The DSC OFF warning lamp will
illuminate continuously. The amber DSC OFF
warning lamp in the instrument panel will also
illuminate. Deactivating DSC also reduces the
level of Electronic Traction Control intervention
and may lead to an increase in wheel spin.
switched on and extinguishes when the engine
is started.
If the lamp flashes while driving, the DSC
system is active. If the lamp illuminates
continuously while driving, there is a fault with
the DSC system. The vehicle can still be driven,
but the DSC system will not activate under
wheel spin or slide conditions.
RE-ENABLING DSC
Seek qualified assistance as soon as possible.
DSC is re-enabled by one of the following:
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Press and briefly hold the DSC OFF switch.
Stop and restart the engine.
DISABLING DSC
Safety may be reduced by
inappropriately disabling DSC. In the
majority of driving situations, and
particularly on-road, it is
recommended that you do not disable
DSC.
Select a new Terrain Response special
program.
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