2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Owner Manual - Page 397
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 395 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 the vehicle is in motion. WARNING! In the "Partial Off" mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. All Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles in 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK Modes Can Also Choose the Following ESP Operating Mode. This is the Only ESP Operating Mode in 4WD LOW: conditions. This mode is entered by pressing and holding the ESP OFF switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After five seconds, the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" will illuminate and the "ESP Off" message will appear in the odometer. Press and release the trip odometer button located on the instrument cluster to clear this message. NOTE: The "ESP OFF" message will display and the audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the PARK position from any other position and then moved out of the PARK position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared. 5 In this mode, ESP and TCS except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph (64 km/h) the system returns to "Partial Off" Full Off This mode is intended for off-road use when ESP stability mode, described above. When the vehicle speed drops features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail below 35 mph (56 km/h) the ESP system shuts off. ESP is