2012 Dodge Durango Owner Manual - Page 507

STARTING AND OPERATING 505 Off" mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen- AWD Low Range (LOW) tarily pressing the "ESC OFF" switch. This may be done Partial Off while the vehicle is in motion. This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD LOW range. Whenever the vehicle is started in AWD LOW WARNING! range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from • When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS functionality AWD AUTO range or NEUTRAL to AWD LOW range, of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de- the ESC system will be in the "Partial Off" mode. scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and Trailer Sway Control (TSC) the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will be illuminated. TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excesWhen in "Partial Off" mode, the engine power sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC reduce engine power and apply the brake of the approsystem is reduced. priate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC • Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the will become active automatically once an excessively ESC system is in the "Partial Off" mode. swaying trailer is recognized. Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommendations. Refer to "Trailer Towing" in "Starting 5