Jeep grand cherokee SRT 2015 Owner's Manual page 437

counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. En-
gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle
maintain the desired path.
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.
The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" lo-
cated in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon
as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes
active. The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light" also flashes when the 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.
WARNING!
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot 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 collisions, includ-
ing 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 vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
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