2014 Dodge Dart Owner Manual - Page 459

STARTING AND OPERATING 457 situation requiring "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also ESC back on by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" flashes when the Traction Control System (TCS) or trailer button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion sway is active. If the "ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light" begins to flash during acceleration, ease ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator prevailing road conditions. Light" in the instrument cluster will come on NOTE: when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It should go out with the engine • The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the "ESC running. The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" come on moLight" will flash to indicate the system is actively cormentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. recting an undesirable vehicle condition. This includes • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system Yaw control, traction control, and trailer sway control. If will be ON even if it was turned off previously. the lamp remains solid under normal driving conditions, your vehicle should be serviced at an authorized dealer. • The ESC system may make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" starts when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC that caused the ESC activation. system becomes active. 5