2008 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 135

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. ESP/TCS Indicator Light The ЉESP/TCS Indicator LightЉ located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The ЉESP/TCS Indicator LightЉ also flashes when TCS is active. If the ЉESP/TCS Indicator LightЉ 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. WARNING! ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 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 ESPequipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. The ESP system has 2 available operating modes in 2WD, 4WD Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD vehicles. 3