Tires - General Information; Tire Pressure - Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual

cator Light" comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been de-
tected 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
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
• The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the
"ESC Malfunction Indicator Light" come
on momentarily each time the ignition
switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the
ESC system will be ON even if it was
turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when it is active. This is
normal; the sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating
modes.
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Full On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC sys-
tem will be in this "On" mode. This mode should
be used for most driving situations. ESC should
only be turned to "Partial Off" for specific
reasons as noted below.
Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing
the "ESC Off" switch. 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 driv-
ing 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 overcome, turn ESC back on by
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momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch.
This may be done while the vehicle is in
motion.
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION

Tire Pressure

Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Three primary areas are affected by improper
tire pressure:
Safety
WARNING!
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and
can cause accidents.
• Under-inflation increases tire flexing and
can result in tire over-heating and failure.
• Over-inflation reduces a tire's ability to
cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that result
in tire failure.
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