Chrysler 300 SRT 2019 Owner's Manual page 90

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SPORT), and the light in the cluster is illumi-
nated. The second push of the ESC button the
system will go into TRACK mode, indication
comes on in the cluster (a picture of the vehicle
with the word TRACK), and the light in the
cluster remains illuminated. When it is pushed a
third time the ESC will go back into ESC On, no
indication, and the illumination in the cluster
turns off.
WARNING!
When in "Partial Off Traction Sport" mode,
the TCS functionality of ESC, (except for the
limited slip feature described in the TCS
section), has been disabled and the "ESC Off
Indicator Light" will be illuminated. When in
"Partial Off Traction Track" mode, the TCS
functionality of ESC, is enabled and the "ESC
Off Indicator Light" will be illuminated. When
in "Partial Off" mode, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by the ESC system is re-
duced.
NOTE:
• For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes
a momentary button push will toggle the ESC
mode. Multiple 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.
• If Equipped — "ESC Sport" and "ESC Track"
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 illumi-
nate, and the "ESC OFF" message will display
in the instrument cluster. To turn ESC ON again,
momentarily push the "ESC Off" switch.
WARNING!
• In the ESC "Full Off" mode, the engine
torque reduction and stability features are
disabled. Therefore, enhanced vehicle sta-
bility offered by the ESC system is unavail-
able. In an emergency evasive maneuver,
the ESC system will not engage to assist in
maintaining stability. ESC "Full Off" mode is
intended for off-highway or off-road use
only.
WARNING! (Continued)
• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can-
not prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it in-
crease the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all
accidents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, driving on very
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC
also cannot prevent collisions.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light
Malfunction Indicator Light" comes on continu-
ously with the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilome-
ters) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h),
see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light"
(Continued)
(located in the instrument cluster) starts to flash
as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC
system becomes active. The "ESC Activation/
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light" in the instrument
cluster will come on when the igni-
tion is turned to the ON mode. It
should go out with the engine run-
ning.
If
the
"ESC Activation/
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