Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light - Jeep Compass Operating Information Manual

Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road use when ESC stability features could
inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail con-
ditions. This mode is entered by pressing and
holding the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds
when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is
running. After five seconds, the "ESC OFF
Indicator Light" will illuminate and the "ESC
OFF" message will appear in the odometer.
Press and release the Trip Odometer button
located on the instrument cluster to clear this
message.
In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the
"limited slip" feature described in the TCS sec-
tion, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a
speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h)
the system returns to "Partial Off" mode, as
described above. TCS remains off. When the
vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h)
the ESC system shuts off. ESC is deactivated at
low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere
with off-road driving however, ESC function
returns to provide the stability feature at speeds
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above 35 mph (56 km/h). The "ESC OFF Indi-
cator Light" will always be illuminated when
ESC is off.
To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the
"ESC Off" switch. This will restore the "ESC On"
mode of operation.
NOTE:
The "ESC OFF" message will display and an
audible chime will sound when the shift
lever is placed into the PARK position from
any other position, and then moved out of
the PARK position. This will occur even if
the message was previously cleared.
WARNING!
With the ESC in the "Full Off" mode, the
engine torque reduction and stability fea-
tures are disabled. Therefore, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail-
able. In an emergency evasive maneuver,
the ESC system will not engage to assist in
maintaining stability. "ESC Off" mode is in-
tended for off-highway or off-road use only.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light" in the instrument
cluster will come on when the igni-
tion switch is cycled to the ON
position. It should go out with the
engine running.
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" comes
on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light" (located in the instrument cluster) starts
to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the
ESC system becomes active. The "ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also
flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" begins to
flash during acceleration, ease up on the accel-
If the "ESC