2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 336

334 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 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. The ESP system has multiple operating modes depending on vehicle type: Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) or FourWheel Drive (4WD). 4WD vehicles may be equipped with either a four-mode position (2WD/Neutral/4HI/ 4LO) transfer case or a five-mode position (2WD/ AUTO/Neutral/4H/4LO) transfer case. If you have a 4WD vehicle, and want to determine which transfer case is on your vehicle and how to operate it, refer to the "Four Wheel Drive Operating" in Section 5. All 2WD vehicles and 4WD vehicles in 2WD, AUTO or 4HI Modes can choose the following ESP operating modes: ESP On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 2WD/ AUTO/4HI Modes and in 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4LO or Neutral, back to 4HI or AUTO, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for almost all driving situations. ESP should only be turned to "Partial Off" or "ESP Off" for specific reasons as noted below.