2014 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 421

STARTING AND OPERATING 419 NOTE: • To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" mode by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situation requiring "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn the ESC on again by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. Full Off - If Equipped This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF. To enter the "Full Off" mode, press and hold the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will illuminate, and the ЉESC OFFЉ message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). To turn • When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS functionality of ESC ON again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch. ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section), has been disabled and the "ESC Off WARNING! Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally. When in "Partial In the ESC "Full Off" mode, the engine torque Off" mode, the engine power reduction feature of TCS reduction and stability features are disabled. Thereis disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is by the ESC system is reduced. unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the (Continued) 5