Electronic stability control (esc) – if equipped, Electronic stability control (esc) – if, Equipped – Dodge 2012 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within

90 seconds.
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing

straight forward).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Release the clutch pedal.
6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left.
7. Press the “ESC Off” switch (located in the lower

switch bank below the climate controls) four times within

20 seconds. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” should turn on and turn off two times.
8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an

additional half-turn to the right.

9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then

back to the ON position. If the sequence was completed

properly, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light” will blink several times to confirm HSA is dis-

abled.
10. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature

to it’s previous setting.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – If Equipped
This system enhances directional control and stability of

the vehicle under various driving conditions. The ESC

corrects for oversteering and understeering the vehicle

by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel. Engine

power may also be reduced to assist in counteracting the

condition of oversteer or understeer and help the vehicle

maintain the desired path.

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