2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 398

STARTING AND OPERATING 397 this mode. This mode should be used for almost all NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving driving situations. ESC should only be turned to "Partial with snow chains or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" Off" or "ESP Off" for specific reasons as noted below. mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situaESC Partial Off tion requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily Off" switch. When in ЉPartial OffЉ mode, the TCS portion pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while of ESC, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the vehicle is in motion. the TCS section, has been disabled and the ЉESC Off Indicator LightЉ will be illuminated. All other stability WARNING! features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel In the "Partial Off" mode, the engine torque reducconditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor- tion and stability features are desensitized. Theremally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch. This will unavailable. restore the normal "ESC On" mode of operation. 5