Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual

8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center
and then an additional half-turn to the right.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and then back to the ON position. If the se-
quence was completed properly, the "ESC Off
Indicator Light" will blink several times to con-
firm HSA is disabled.
10. Repeat these steps if you want to return
this feature to it's previous setting.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

This system enhances directional control and
stability of the vehicle under various driving
conditions. ESC corrects for over-steering or
under-steering of the vehicle by applying the
brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the over-steering or under-
steering condition. Engine power may also be
reduced to help the vehicle maintain the de-
sired path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to
determine the vehicle path intended by the
driver and compares it to the actual path of the
vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the
appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the
over-steer or under-steer condition.
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• Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more
than appropriate for the steering wheel po-
sition.
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less
than appropriate for the steering wheel po-
sition.
ESC Off Indicator Light
The "ESC Off Indicator Light" (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster)
starts to flash as soon as the tires
lose traction and the ESC system
becomes active. The "ESC Off In-
dicator Light" also flashes when
TCS is active. If the "ESC Off 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.
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WARNING!
• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can-
not 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 accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents.
• The capabilities of an ESC-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner, which could jeopar-
dize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
ESC Malfunction Indicator Light
The "ESC Malfunction Indicator
Light" in the instrument cluster will
come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. It
should go out with the engine run-
ning. If the "ESC Malfunction Indi-
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