Electronic Stability Control (Esc) - Jeep Compass 2015 Operating Information Manual

1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels
pointing straight forward).
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Release the clutch pedal.
6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to
the left.
7. Press the "ESC Off" switch (located in the
lower switch bank below the climate con-
trols) four times within 20 seconds. The
"ESC Off Indicator Light" should turn on and
turn off two times.
8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and
then an additional half-turn to the right.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
and then back to the ON position. If the
sequence was completed properly, the "ESC
Off Indicator Light" will blink several times to
confirm HSA is disabled.
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10. Repeat these steps if you want to return
this feature to it's previous setting.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

This system enhances directional control and
stability of the vehicle under various driving
conditions. ESC corrects for over-steering or
under-steering of the vehicle by applying the
brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the over-steering or under-
steering condition. Engine power may also be
reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired
path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to deter-
mine 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
appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the
over-steer or under-steer condition
• Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more
than appropriate for the steering wheel posi-
tion.
• Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less
than appropriate for the steering wheel
position.
WARNING!
• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can-
not prevent the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle, nor can it
increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions.
• ESC cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent
collisions resulting from loss of vehicle
control due to inappropriate driver input for
the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent collisions.
• The capabilities of an ESC-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner, which could jeopar-
dize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has three available operating
modes for four–wheel drive equipped vehicles