2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual - Page 266

STARTING AND OPERATING 265 • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally, with the exception of engine power reduction. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, ESC Operating Modes or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC All ESC equipped vehicles can choose the following ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. operating modes: To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" ESC On switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever operation. the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for almost all driving situaWARNING! tions. ESC should only be turned to "Partial Off" for specific reasons as noted below. In the Partial ESC mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the Partial ESC Mode enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailThis mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC able. Off" switch (located in the lower switch bank below the heater/air conditioning controls). When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip 5