2011 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 321

STARTING AND OPERATING 319 mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while ESC OFF Indicator Light The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator the vehicle is in motion. Light" in the instrument cluster will come on WARNING! when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It should go out with the engine The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prerunning. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accilight remains on after several ignition cycles, and the dents, including those resulting from excessive speed vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydrospeeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authoplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC diagnosed and corrected. equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (located in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as user's safety or the safety of others. the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESC Activation/ 5