Electronic Stability Control - Base Model
The system automatically turns on each time you switch the ignition on.
You cannot switch the stability control and roll stability control systems off, but when you shift into reverse (R), the systems deactivate.
You can switch the traction control system off or on. See  Using Traction Control . 
Electronic Stability Control - ST Model
Traction Control ON and OFF Button  The system turns on each time you switch the ignition on. You can switch off the traction control portion of the system independently.  See   Using Traction Control

ESC Features for ST model  
Button Functions   Mode   Stability Control Off Light   Electronic Stability Control   Traction Control System  
Default at start-up   Default - Traction Control On and Normal AdvanceTrac   On during bulb check   Enabled   Enabled  
Button momentarily pressed - single press   Traction Control Off   On   Enabled   Disabled  
Button pressed and held for five seconds   AdvanceTrac Off   On   Disabled   Disabled  
Button pressed when in Traction Control Off or AdvanceTrac Off   Return to Default   Off   Enabled   Enabled  

Note:   Do not use the AdvanceTrac Off setting on public roadways.

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