2013 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 498

496 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 Off" mode by pressing the "ESC OFF" switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the "ESC OFF" switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. AWD AUTO range or NEUTRAL to AWD LOW range, the ESC system will be in the "Partial Off" mode. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC will become active automatically once an excessively WARNING! swaying trailer is recognized. No driver action is reWhen in "Partial Off" mode, the enhanced vehicle quired. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from stability offered by the ESC system is reduced. swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer AWD Low Range (LOW) to "Trailer Towing" in "Starting and Operating" for Partial Off further information. When TSC is functioning, the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will flash, the This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD LOW engine power may be reduced and you may feel the range. Whenever the vehicle is started in AWD LOW brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from