2012 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 399

STARTING AND OPERATING 397 The "ESC Off" switch is located in the switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel. To enter the "Partial Off" mode, momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will illuminate. To turn the ESC ON again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will turn off. 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. WARNING! When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited wheel slip feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled. All other stability features of ESC function normally. When in "Partial Off" mode, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced. Full Off 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 Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will illuminate, and the ЉESC OFFЉ message will display in the vehicle odometer. Press and 5