2014 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 334

332 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes: Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for almost all driving situations. ESC should only be turned to "Partial Off" for specific reasons as noted below. Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch (located in the lower switch bank below the heater/air conditioning controls). When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESC OFF Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally, with the exception of engine power reduction. This mode is