2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 457

STARTING AND OPERATING 455 WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to follow these warnings may cause the vehicle to roll down the incline and could collide with another vehicle, object or person, and cause serious or fatal injury. Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on a hill and that the driver is responsible for braking the vehicle. applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC reduces engine torque and applies brake pressure to select individual wheels to mitigate vehicle under-steer and vehicle over-steer. The system uses engine torque reduction along with individual wheel brake pressure to correct under-steer and over-steer conditions. NOTE: The HSA system may also be turned on and off if • Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Inforappropriate for the steering wheel position. mation Center (EVIC). Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)" in "Understanding Your Instru- • Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. ment Panel" for further information. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ESC Operating Modes This system enhances directional control and stability of The ESC system has two available operating modes. the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC corrects for over-steering and under-steering the vehicle by 5