2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 271

270 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. 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. detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: • The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the "ESC Malfunction Indicator Light" come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously. ESC Malfunction Indicator Light The "ESC Malfunction Indicator Light" in the • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop instrument cluster will come on when the when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It that caused the ESC activation. should go out with the engine running. If the "ESC Malfunction Indicator Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been