2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 358

356 STARTING AND OPERATING gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" mode by pressing the "ESP OFF" switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the "ESP OFF" switch. This may be done while When in the "Partial Off" mode, the TCS the vehicle is in motion. portion of ESP, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, has been ESP/BAS Warning Light The malfunction indicator light for the ESP is disabled and the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" combined with BAS. The "ESP/BAS Warning will be illuminated. When in the "Partial Off" mode, ESP Light" and the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" (in will operate without engine torque management. This the instrument cluster) both come on when the mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin ignition switch is turned to the ON position. They should than ESP would normally allow is required to gain go out with the engine running. If the "ESP/BAS Warntraction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily press the ing Light" comes on continuously with the engine run"ESP OFF" switch. This will restore the normal "ESP On" ning, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system. If this light remains on after several mode of operation. ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or ESP Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESP OFF" switch (located in the center switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch).