2009 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual SRT4 - Page 269

STARTING AND OPERATING 267 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" switch. 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 than ESP would normally allow is required. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the "ESP OFF" switch. WARNING! In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial ESP" mode by pressing the "ESP OFF" switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the "Partial ESP" mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the "ESP OFF" switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. 5