Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

When in ؆Partial Off؆ mode, the TCS functionality 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. When in ؆Partial

Off؆ mode, the engine power reduction feature of

TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability

offered by the ESC system is reduced.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when the

ESC system is in the ؆Partial Off؆ mode.

NOTE:

To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving

with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or

gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”

mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-

tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”

mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily

pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while

the vehicle is in motion.

ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light

The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” in the instrument cluster will come on

when the ignition switch is turned to the ON

position. It should turn off with the engine

running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a

malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this

light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the

vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at

speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-

rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem

diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-

cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as

the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.

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