Dodge 2016 Challenger, Operating Information Manual

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WARNING!
•
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func-
tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip
feature described 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 en-
hanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC
system is reduced.
•
Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled
when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off”
mode.
NOTE:
•
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC
modes a momentary button push will
toggle the ESC mode. Multiple momen-
tary button pushed may be required to
return to ESC On.
• ⴖ
ESC Sport
ⴖ
and
ⴖ
ESC Track
ⴖ
(if equipped)
are ESC partial off mode(s).
Full Off – If Equipped
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road use only and should not be used on any
public roadways. In this mode, TCS and ESC
features are turned OFF. To enter the “Full Off”
mode, push 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 Driver Information Display (DID).
To turn ESC ON again, momentarily push the
“ESC Off” switch.
NOTE:
System may switch from ESC Full Off to
Partial mode when vehicle exceeds a prede-
termined speed. When the vehicle speed
slows below the predetermined speed the
system will return to ESC Full Off.
ESC modes may also be affected by drive
modes – if equipped.
WARNING!
•
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine
torque reduction and stability features are
disabled. Therefore, enhanced vehicle sta-
bility offered by the ESC system is unavail-
able. In an emergency evasive maneuver,
the ESC system will not engage to assist in
maintaining stability. “ESC Off” mode is
intended for off-highway or off-road use
only.
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 igni-
tion 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
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