Dynamic Stability Control Switch

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Fig 1: Dynamic Stability Control Switch

Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

The non-latching dynamic stability control switch is mounted in the floor console adjacent the L gate and forms part of the gear selector module assembly.

Dynamic Stability Control becomes active whenever the engine is running. A momentary press of the switch allows the driver to toggle between the standard Dynamic Stability Control settings and the optimized 'Trac DSC' settings. For more information on 'Trac DSC' refer to 'Principles of Operation'.

On early (06.5 model year) naturally aspirated vehicles, Dynamic Stability Control can be switched off by pressing and holding the switch for more than 3 seconds. On later (07.25 model year) naturally aspirated and supercharged vehicles the switch needs to be pressed and held for more than 10 seconds to switch Dynamic Stability Control off.

In each case the message 'DSC OFF' will be displayed in the instrument cluster message center to confirm Dynamic Stability Control has been switched off. The amber Dynamic Stability Control warning indicator in the instrument cluster will remain illuminated however. The system can be switched back on again by simply pressing and releasing the switch. The message 'DSC ON' will then appear in the instrument cluster message center to confirm the system is on.

NOTE: Switch requests may be delayed if the switch is pressed while a Dynamic Stability Control operation is taking place. The switch request will be displayed in the instrument cluster but the ABS module will not initiate any stability changes until it is safe to do so.

If a fault is detected with the Dynamic Stability Control switch, the ABS module defaults to the 'DSC ON' setting and any switch requests are ignored.

WARNING: It is recommended that when using snow chains, Trac DSC is switched on.