Dodge 2015 Charger SRT 392, Operating Instructions Manual

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the condition of oversteer or understeer and
help the vehicle maintain the desired path.
The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter-
mine the path that the driver intends to steer the
vehicle and compares it to the actual path of the
vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, the ESC applies the brake of
the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
the condition of oversteer or understeer.
•
Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more
than appropriate for the steering wheel posi-
tion.
•
Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less
than appropriate for the steering wheel posi-
tion.
WARNING!
The Electronic Stability Control System
(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 ac-
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WARNING! (Continued)
cidents, including those resulting from ex-
cessive speed in turns, driving on very slip-
pery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also
cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss
of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Only a safe, atten-
tive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has four available operating
modes:
Street Mode
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC.
Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC sys-
tem will be in this mode. This mode should be
used for most driving situations. The ESC
should only be turned OFF for specific reasons
as noted in the following paragraphs.
Sport Mode
Sport Mode is intended for times when a more
spirited driving experience is desired. It is also
can be useful when wheel-slip may be desired
such as driving out of deep snow, sand, or
gravel. This mode disables the TCS portion of
the ESC and raises the threshold for ESC
activation, which allows for more wheel spin
than what ESC normally allows.
Track Mode
Track Mode is intended to be used when driving
on a track. This raises the threshold for ESC
activation further than Sport and also has track
tuned TCS to improve vehicle performance
while on a road course type track.
NOTE:
•
To enter Sport ESC mode momentarily
push the
ⴖ
ESC Off
ⴖ
switch, or use the
buttons on the Drive modes pages in the
radio. Pushing the
ⴖ
ESC off
ⴖ
switch again
with cycle through to Track ESC mode.
Pushing the
ⴖ
ESC off
ⴖ
button a third time
will bring ESC back to Street Mode.
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