2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 328

STARTING AND OPERATING 327 again, momentarily press the ESP OFF switch. This will ESP On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 2WD, 4WD restore the normal "ESP ON" mode of operation. Part Time, 4WD Full Time, and on 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESP system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most all driving situations. ESP should only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below. Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESP OFF switch (located in the center stack lower switch bank). 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 feaESP Off Switch tures of ESP function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor- with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" mode by pressing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation 5