The vehicle has the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions by reducing engine power and applying the brakes to individual wheels. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates if it senses that the rear wheels are spinning too much, are beginning to lose traction or if it senses that the vehicle is not moving in its intended direction. It turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

When ESP is working, this light and the STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE message will come on and the ESP CTRL message will be displayed at the bottom of the DIC.

The STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE message will remain on while the system is working until the button is pressed to display the trip computer. The ESP CTRL message stays on at the bottom of the DIC while the system is working.

The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle.

When this light and the STABILITY CTRL OFF message is on and the ESP OFF message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin.

Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages for more information.

ESP is automatically enabled whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, always leave the system enabled. ESP can be turned off if needed.

It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.

The ESP button is located in front of the transmission gear selector lever.

To turn the system off or on, press and release the ESP button.

The DIC will briefly display the appropriate message and then return to the trip computer display.

When this light and the STABILITY CTRL OFF message is on briefly and the ESP OFF message is displayed at the bottom of the DIC, the system will not limit wheel spin.

If the ESP OFF message is always displayed at the bottom of the DIC when the button is pressed to turn the system on or off, the system needs repair. Contact your dealer/retailer.

The system is on when this light and the STABILITY CTRL ON message is displayed briefly on the DIC.

ESP limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels and by applying brakes to each individual wheel as necessary.

The ESP system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started, and it will activate the STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE light and the ESP CTRL message on the DIC if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving.

Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle are allowed to spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake warning lights and/or messages are displayed, the differential could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this message are displayed.

The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this happens, a noise, vibration, or a reduction in acceleration may be noticed. This is normal.

Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modificationsfor more information.