Traction Control Disable

WARNING: Placing a non-compatible vehicle on a single-axle dynamometer could result in a safety hazard to technicians and damage to vehicle. Vehicles which use All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or traction control may not be clearly marked. Use common sense and take all necessary precautions when placing any vehicle on the dynamometer. Determine between full-time 4WD and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for testing purposes. The following tables include information related to full-time 4WD and AWD vehicles, and how to disable the traction control system (if disengageable).

WARNING: DO NOT operate vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer if the DO NOT TEST column is marked.

FIAT

Application

FWD

RWD

Part Time 4WD

Full Time 4WD

AWD

TCS

Do Not Test

124 Spider

2017-20

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X ⁽³⁾

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Bravada

1980-81

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Spider 2000

1980-82

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Strada

1980-82

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X1/9

1980-83

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500 Series ⁽¹⁾

2012-25

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⁽¹⁾

X ⁽²⁾

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⁽¹⁾	Some 500X models are AWD.

⁽²⁾

Partial Off ESC Mode: In "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip feature, has been disabled and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally, with the exception of engine power reduction. "Partial Off" mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. Full Off ESC Mode (If Equipped): In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF. To enter the "Full Off" mode, press and hold the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will illuminate, and the "ESC Off" message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). ESC Off switch is located in the center console (automatic trans), or lower left dash (manual trans).

⁽³⁾	Push the DSC OFF switch to turn off the TCS/DSC. Button is located to the left of steering wheel. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate when DSC is off.