2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 339

STARTING AND OPERATING 337 To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situaswitch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of tion requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" operation. mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. WARNING! When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS functionality of ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section) has been disabled and the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will be illuminated. When in "Partial Off" mode, the engine power reduction of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ECS system is reduced. ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position. It should go out with the engine running. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" 5