Dodge Challenger 2015, Operating Information Manual

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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 two or three available
operating modes:
ESC On
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.
Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times
when a more spirited driving experience is
desired. It is also intended for driving in deep
snow, sand, or gravel. This mode disables the
TCS portion of the ESC and raises the thresh-
old for ESC activation, which allows for more
wheel spin than what ESC normally allows. The
“ESC Off” switch is located in the switch bank
near the bottom center of the instrument panel
or in the touchscreen radio . To enter the “Partial
Off” mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will
illuminate. To turn the ESC ON again, momen-
tarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC
Off Indicator Light” will turn off.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driv-
ing with snow chains, or when starting off in
deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desir-
able to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by
momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch.
Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn the ESC ON again
by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off”
switch. This may be done while the vehicle
is in motion.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS portion
of ESC, except for the limited wheel spin
feature described in the TCS section, has
been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator
Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial
Off” mode, the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
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, 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 vehicle odometer.
The “ESC off” message may appear in the
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