Electronic Stability Control - Dodge Viper 2014 SRT User Manual

O PE RAT ING YOUR VE HI CL E

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

• The ESC corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle by applying the brake
of the appropriate wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting
the condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle maintain the desired path.
• In full on mode ESC utilizes sensors in the vehicle to determine 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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Operating Modes
• The ESC system may have five available operating modes:
ESC On
• This is the normal operating mode for the ESC system. Whenever the vehicle is
started, the ESC system will be in this mode. The ESC On mode should be used for
most driving situations. The ESC should only be turned OFF for specific reasons as
noted in the following paragraphs.
ESC Full Off
• The ESC Off 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 Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will illumi-
nate, and the "ESC OFF" message will display in the vehicle cluster (left of the
odometer). The "ESC OFF" message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC). To turn ESC ON again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch.
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