Chrysler 300 2014 Owner's Manual page 408

406 STARTING AND OPERATING
The "ESC Off" switch is located in the switch bank near
the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the
"Partial Off" mode, momentarily press the "ESC Off"
switch and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light" will illuminate. To turn the ESC ON again, mo-
mentarily press the "ESC Off" switch and the "ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will turn off.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable 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 momen-
tarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done
while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
• When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS functionality
of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and
the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will be illuminated.
When in "Partial Off" mode, the engine power
reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC sys-
tem is reduced.
Full Off
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