2007 Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual - Page 120

120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • ESP 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 ESP-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. ESP Operating Modes The ESP system has 2 available operating modes. ESP ON This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESP should only be turned to "Partial ESP" for specific reasons as noted below. PARTIAL ESP This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the "ESP OFF" button. When in "Partial ESP" mode, the TCS portion of ESP has been disabled, the thresholds for ESP activation are raised, and the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" will be illuminated. This mode is intended to be used for a more spirited driving experience, or if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin that ESP would normally allow is required. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the "ESP OFF" button.