2007 DODGE MAGNUM SRT traction control

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 ESP stability features are
turned off. To enter the ªFull Offº mode, depress and
hold the ªESP OFFº button for 5 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After 5
seconds, a chime will sound, the9ESP/TCS Indicator
Light9will illuminate, and the9ESP OFF9message will
display in the vehicle odometer. Press and release the
trip odometer button located on the instrument cluster
to clear this message. The ªESP OFFº message may
appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to ªElectronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual. To turn ESP on
again, momentarily depress the9ESP OFF Button.9
NOTE:
The9ESP OFF,9or ªESP System Deactivatedº
message will display and the audible chime will sound
when the gear selector is moved into the PARK position
from any position other than PARK and then moved out
of the PARK position. This will occur when the message
was previously cleared.
WARNING!
In the ESP Full Off mode, the engine torque reduc-
tion and stability features are cancelled. Therefore,
the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is
unavailable.
NOTE:When the ESP is switched off a feature of the
system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin
across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential.
If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other,
the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel
and allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel
that is not spinning. To improve the vehicle's traction
when driving with tire chains, or when starting-off in
deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch
to the ªPartial Offº mode by momentarily depressing the
ªESP OFFº button.
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8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and Drive. Usually the least accelerator pedal pressure to
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
NOTE:Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
before rocking the vehicle. For details, refer to ªElectronic
Stability Program,º or ªTraction Controlº in this manual.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 361
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Anti-Lock........................142,221
Automatic Headlights................... 94
Brake Assist Warning.................. 227
Brake Warning....................139,219
Bulb Replacement..................... 326
Courtesy/Reading..................97,106
Cruise............................. 135
Daytime Running...................... 95
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 96
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator............................. 227
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 135
Engine Temperature Warning............ 137
Fog .............................95,138
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 276
Headlight Switch...................... 93
Headlights........................... 93
Headlights On With Wipers...........94,100
High Beam........................96,138
High Beam Indicator................... 138
Illuminated Entry...................... 17
Instrument Cluster..................93,135
Interior...........................97,106License............................. 331
Lights On Reminder.................... 95
Low Fuel........................... 142
LowTire ............................ 140
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 142
Oil Pressure......................... 138
Passing............................. 96
Reading............................ 106
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................326,327
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......140,246
Traction Control...................... 227
Turn Signal........................96,137
Voltage............................. 135
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 135
Load Leveling System................... 128
Loading Vehicle.....................259,261
Capacities........................... 261
Tires ............................... 233
Locks................................ 21
Auto Unlock......................... 23
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Behind a Motor Home................. 273
Disabled Vehicle...................... 286
Guide.............................. 265
Recreational......................... 273
Weight............................. 265
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 273
Traction Control........................ 223
Trailer Towing......................... 262
Cooling System Tips................... 272
Hitches............................. 265
Minimum Requirements................ 267
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 266
Wiring............................. 270
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 265
Trailer Weight......................... 265
Transmission.......................... 314
Automatic........................ 211,314
Fluid.............................. 333
Shifting............................ 207
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote
Keyless Entry).......................... 19
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLinkt) .......................... 107Transmitter Programming (Remote
Keyless Entry).......................... 19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators................... 241
Trip Odometer......................... 135
Turn Signals........................96,137
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 67
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 360
Universal Transmitter.................... 107
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 253
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 36
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 66
Variance, Compass...................... 148
Vehicle Certification Label................ 259
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................234,259,261
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................195,326
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
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