Dodge 2013 Challenger_SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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NOTE:

To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving

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

sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the

“Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC

Off” switch. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”

mode is overcome, turn the ESC ON again by momen-

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

while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING!

When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality

of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed 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 sys-
tem is reduced.

Full Off

This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use

only and should not be used on any public roadways. In

this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned

OFF. To enter the “Full Off” mode, press and hold the

“ESC Off” switch for five seconds while the vehicle is

stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a

chime will sound, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-

dicator Light” will illuminate, and the ЉESC OFFЉ mes-

sage will display in the vehicle odometer. Press and

release the TRIP ODOMETER button located on the

instrument cluster to clear this message. The “ESC OFF”

message may appear in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-

tion Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-

tion Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument

Panel” for further information. To turn ESC ON again,

momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch.

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