To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the
“ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will
illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push
the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light”
will turn off.
WARNING!
•
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality
of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and
the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
When in “Partial Off” mode, the engine power
reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC sys-
tem is reduced.
•
Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the
ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
NOTE:
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all acci-
dents, including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan-
ing. ESC also cannot prevent collisions.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
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Summary of Contents for 2016 Town & Country
Page 1: ...Town Country O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 6 ...
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Page 7: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...
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Page 182: ...180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 183: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...
Page 184: ...182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
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Page 321: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 ...
Page 326: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 481: ...Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 479 ...
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Page 691: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 690 Maintenance Chart 692 8 ...
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