2009 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 294

292 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • 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 All ESP equipped vehicles can choose the following ESP 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 almost all driving situations. ESP should only be turned to Partial Off for specific reasons as noted below. Partial ESP Mode This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP Control Switch. When in Partial Off mode, the TCS portion of ESP, except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESP function normally, with the exception of engine power reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP Control Switch. This will restore the normal ESP On mode of operation.