2008 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual applies optimum pressure to the brakes in emergency
braking conditions. This can help reduce braking dis-
tances. The BAS complements the antilock brake system
(ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual TCS (Traction Control System)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi-
tions and driving conditions, influence the chance
that wheel lift or rollover may occur.
²ERM can not prevent all wheel lift or rollovers,

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual ²Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESP/TCS Indicator Light
The9ESP/TCS Indicator Light9starts to flash as
soon as the tires lose traction

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual 4WD/4WD LOCK or 2WD Models
ON
This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD LOCK
and in 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or
the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOW
or n

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual mode by pressing the ESP Control Switch. Once the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the ªPartial Offº
mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depress-
ing the ªESP Control Switchº. Th

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual WARNING!
In the Partial Off mode, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is
unavailable.
ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize a swaying
trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to
stop the sway. The system will reduce engine power and
app