Dodge CHALLENGER 2021 Owner's Manual page 204

202 SAFETY
WARNING!
When in "Partial Off" 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"
mode, the engine power reduction feature of
TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by the ESC system is
reduced.
NOTE:
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes,

the push and release of the button will toggle
the ESC modes. Multiple attempts may be
required to return to "ESC On" mode.
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
illuminate, 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
stability offered by the ESC system is
unavailable. 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.
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

cannot prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase 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
The ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light in the instrument
cluster will come on when the ignition
is placed in the ON mode. It should go
out with the engine running. If the ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light comes
on continuously 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 (kilometers) 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
starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction
and the ESC system becomes active. The ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also
flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to
flash during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as
possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.