Awd low range (low), Trailer sway control (tsc) – Dodge 2015 Durango - 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 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.

Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the

ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.

AWD Low Range (LOW)
Partial Off

This is the normal operating mode for ESC in AWD LOW

range. Whenever the vehicle is started in AWD LOW

range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from

AWD AUTO range or NEUTRAL to AWD LOW range,

the ESC system will be in the “Partial Off” mode.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces-

sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate

actions to attempt to stop the sway. The system may

reduce engine power and apply the brake of the appro-

priate wheel(s) to counteract the sway of the trailer. TSC

will become active automatically once an excessively

swaying trailer is recognized. Note that TSC cannot stop

all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when

towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight

recommendations. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in this sec-

tion for further information. When TSC is functioning,

the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will

flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may

feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to

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