2014 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 448

446 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving WARNING! (Continued) with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" • Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC system is in the "Partial Off" mode. mode by pressing the "ESC OFF" switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial AWD Low Range (LOW) Off" mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the "ESC OFF" switch. This may be done Partial Off while the vehicle is in motion. This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD LOW range. Whenever the vehicle is started in AWD LOW WARNING! range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from • When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS functionality of AWD AUTO range or NEUTRAL to AWD LOW range, ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in the ESC system will be in the "Partial Off" mode. the TCS section), has been disabled and the "ESC Off Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Indicator Light" will be illuminated. When in "Partial Off" mode, the engine power reduction feature of TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excesTCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may offered by the ESC system is reduced. reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC (Continued)