Dodge grand caravan 2011 Owner's Manual page 274

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STARTING AND OPERATING
• ESC cannot prevent collisions, in-
cluding those resulting from ex-
cessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing.
• The
equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner, which could jeopar-
dize the user's safety or the safety
of others.
ESC Operating Modes
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capabilities of an ESC-
NO TRANS
The "ESC Off" switch is located
in the center switch bank, next
to the hazard flasher switch.
ESC On
This mode is the normal operating mode
for ESC on two-wheel drive vehicles.
Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC
system will be in this mode. This mode
should be used for most driving situations.
ESC should only be turned off for specific
reasons as noted below.
ESC Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily
pressing the "ESC Off" switch.
When in the "Partial Off" mode, the TCS
portion of ESC, except for the "limited slip"
feature described in the TCS section, has
been disabled and the "ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light" will be illumi-
nated. When in the "Partial Off" mode,
ESC will operate without engine torque
management. This mode is intended to be
used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand
or gravel conditions and more wheel spin
than ESC would normally allow is required
to gain traction. To turn ESC on again,
momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch.
This will restore the normal "ESC On"
mode of operation.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction
when driving with snow chains, or starting
off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch to the "Partial Off"
mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch.
Once the situation requiring ESC to be
switched to the "Partial Off" mode is over-
come, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may
be done while the vehicle is in motion.