2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 457

STARTING AND OPERATING 455 WARNING! (Continued) • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. ESC On This mode is the normal operating mode for ESC on two-wheel drive vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below. ESC Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. 5 When in the "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light" will be illuminated. When ESC Operating Modes in the "Partial Off" mode, ESC will operate without The "ESC Off" switch is located in the center engine torque management. This mode is intended to be switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch. 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