Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual page 382

380 STARTING AND OPERATING
The ESC system has three available operating modes.
On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC . Whenever
the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this "On"
mode. This mode should be used for most driving
situations. ESC should only be turned to "Partial Off"
mode for specific reasons as noted below.
Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC
OFF" switch. When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS
portion of ESC, except for the BLD feature described in
the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESC Off
Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability
features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended
to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel
conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would nor-
mally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESC on
again, momentarily press the "ESC OFF" switch. This
will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of operation.
ESC OFF Switch
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand, or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off"
mode by pressing the "ESC OFF" switch. Once the