2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 359

STARTING AND OPERATING 357 ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match conditions. the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriWARNING! ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the appropriate for the steering wheel position. traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on appropriate for the steering wheel position. slippery surfaces or hydroplaning. Only a safe, ESP/TCS Indicator Light attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" located in the • The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes manner which could jeopardize the user's safety active. The "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" also or the safety of others. flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the 5