RAM CHASSIS CAB 2015 Owner's Manual page 379

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WARNING! (Continued)
the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC
system is reduced.
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the
ESC system is in the ESC Partial Off mode.
All Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles In 4WD AUTO And
4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose The
Following ESC Operating Mode. This Is The Only
Selectable ESC Operating Mode in 4WD LOW:
ESC Full Off
This mode is intended for off-road use when ESC stabil-
ity features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to
trail conditions. This mode is entered by pushing and
holding the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds when the
vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After five
seconds, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will illuminate.
Push and release the trip odometer button located on the
instrument cluster to clear this message.
NOTE: The "ESC OFF" message will display and the
audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed
into the PARK position from any other position and then
moved out of the PARK position. This will occur even if
the message was previously cleared.
In this mode, ESC and TCS except for the "limited slip"
feature described in the TCS section are turned off until
the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At
40 mph (64 km/h) the system returns to "ESC Partial
Off" mode, described above. When the vehicle speed
drops below 35 mph (56 km/h) the ESC system reverts
back to ESC Full Off . ESC is off at low vehicle speeds so
that it will not interfere with off-road driving but ESC
function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds
above 40 mph (64 km/h). The "ESC Off Indicator Light"
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