2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 409
2012 Dodge Journey Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 407 The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (lo- • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also that caused the ESC activation. flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESC Activation/ The "ESC OFF Indicator Light" indicates the Malfunction Indicator Light" begins to flash during acElectronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) NOTE: TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces• The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" sively swaying trailer. TSC activates automatically once and the "ESC OFF Indicator Light" come on momen- the excessively swaying trailer is recognized. When TSC tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. is functioning, the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will flash, the engine power will be reduced, • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system and you will feel the brake being applied to individual will be ON even if it was turned off previously. wheels in an attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. NOTE: The TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the "Partial Off" mode. 5