Section 33 (Anti-Lock Brake System (Service Information)): Switch-Esp: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Switch Pod

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

The ESP Off Switch is located in the Instrument Panel Switch Pod in the center of the instrument panel. The ESP Off switch turns the Electronic Stability Program off whenever the switch is depressed. Depressing the switch a second time turns the ESP back on. The switch resets itself each time the ignition is cycled.

When the ESP Off switch is depressed and released, turning ESP off, it does not completely turn the system off. The ESP system reduces torque management to a lesser amount, but ESP function can still occur if the system perceives the need.

SRT8 (with MK25E ABS) and Police Package equipped vehicles have what is known as three-mode ESP. When the ESP Off switch is depressed and quickly released, the system turns off ESP like any other model, but if the switch is held down for a period of five seconds or longer before releasing, the ESP system further reduces the amount of torque management provided. The system can be returned to "normal" by briefly pressing and releasing the ESP Off switch.

The ESP Off switch is serviced as part of the Instrument Panel Switch Pod.