Dodge Charger 2016, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE:
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For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a mo-
mentary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Mul-
tiple momentary button pushed may be required to
return to ESC On.
•
Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC
system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
• ⬙
ESC Sport
⬙
and
⬙
ESC Track
⬙
(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 Informa-
tion 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 predetermined 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 stability offered by
the ESC system is unavailable. In an emergency
evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not engage
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