Jeep Compass 2023 Owner's Manual page 171

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light 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 Traction Control System (TCS) is
active. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the
accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure
to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates the
customer has elected to have the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) in a reduced mode.
NOTE:
 The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and the
ESC OFF Indicator Light come on momentarily each
time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
 Each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN posi-
tion, the ESC system will be on even if it was turned off
previously.
 The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) —
If Equipped
The ESS activates the hazard lights at a faster than normal
speed when heavy brake pressure is applied. ESS will only
activate when the speed is above 31 mph (50 km/h). The
ESS operates independently of other lamps, and will turn
on and off automatically. This indicates to others that the
vehicle is stopping quickly.
NOTE:
 A warning light will illuminate within the instrument
cluster to inform the driver that the ESS feature has
been activated.
 When towing a trailer, ESS will also activate the rear
indicator lights of the trailer.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
Hill Descent Control (HDC) is intended for low speed
off-road driving while in 4WD Low. HDC maintains vehicle
speed while descending hills during various driving
situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by actively
controlling the brakes.
HDC has three states:
1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate).
2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation
conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding
with brake or throttle application).
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling
vehicle speed).
Enabling HDC
HDC is enabled by pushing the HDC switch, located in
front of the gear selector. The following conditions must
also be met to enable HDC:
 The driveline is in 4WD Low.
 The vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h).
 The Electric Park Brake (EPB) is released.
 The driver's door is closed.
Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled, it will activate automatically if driven
down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater than
approximately 8%). The set speed for HDC is selectable by
the driver and can be adjusted within the thresholds by
using throttle or brake application.
Driver Override:
The driver may override HDC activation speed with throttle
or brake application at any time.
Deactivating HDC
HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the
following conditions occur:
 Driver overrides HDC set speed with a speed exceeding
20 mph (32 km/h) but remains below 25 mph (40 km/h).
 Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient magnitude
(less than approximately 8%), is on level ground, or is
on an uphill grade.
 Vehicle is shifted to PARK.
Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the
following conditions occur:
 The driver pushes the HDC switch.
 The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low.
 The driver's door opens.
 The vehicle is driven greater than 25 mph (40 km/h)
(HDC exits immediately.)
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