2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 480

478 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes: Full On Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch (located in the lower switch bank above the heater/air conditioning controls) or by shifting to "S" (if equipped). When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip 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, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode. switch or by shifting out of "S" (if equipped). This will This mode should be used for almost all driving situa- restore the normal "ESC On" mode of operation. tions. ESC should only be turned to "Partial Off" for specific reasons as noted below.