brake sensor Ram Cargo Van 2012 Owner's Manual

ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle
path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual
path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match
the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appro-
priate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or
understeer condition.
•Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
•Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
WARNING!
•The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also
cannot prevent accidents resulting from loss of
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input
for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents.
•The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user ’s safety
or the safety of others.
ESC Operating Modes
The “ESC Off” switch is located in the center
switch bank, next to the hazard flasher switch.
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M1 — 15 Amp BlueRear Center Brake
Lamp/Brake Switch
M2 — 20 Amp YellowTrailer Lighting, Front
Fog Lamps, Intelli-
gent Battery Sensor
(IBS)
M3 — 20 Amp YellowFront/Rear Axle
Locker, Vacuum
Pump Motor
M4 — 10 Amp RedTrailer Tow
M5 — 25 Amp NaturalInverterCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M6 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #1
(ACC), Rain Sensor,
Cigar Lighter (Instru-
ment Panel or with
Console Rear)
M7 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SELECT)
– Center Seat or with
Console Rear
M8 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seat – If
Equipped
M9 — 20 Amp YellowRear Heated Seat – If
Equipped
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