Jeep grand cherokee 2016 Operating Information Manual page 258

WARNING! (Continued)
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner
which could jeopardize the user's safety or
the safety of others.
The ESC system has two available operating
modes in 4WD HIGH range and two-wheel
drive vehicles, and one operating mode in 4WD
LOW range.
High Range (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or
Two-Wheel Drive Models
On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC in
4WD HIGH range and in two-wheel drive ve-
hicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or the
transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD
LOW range or NEUTRAL back to 4WD HIGH
range, 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.
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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 normally 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.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when driv-
ing 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 situation
requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial
Off" mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by
momentarily pressing the "ESC OFF"
switch. This may be done while the vehicle
is in motion.
WARNING!
• When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS func-
tionality of ESC, (except for the limited slip
feature described in the TCS section), has
been disabled and the "ESC Off Indicator
Light" will be illuminated. When in "Partial
Off" mode, the engine power reduction
feature of TCS is disabled, and the en-
hanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC
system is reduced.
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled
when the ESC system is in the "Partial Off"
mode.
4WD Low Range
Partial Off
This is the normal operating mode for ESC in
4WD LOW range. Whenever the vehicle is
started in 4WD LOW range, or the transfer case
(if equipped) is shifted from 4WD HIGH range or
NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW range, the ESC sys-
tem will be in the "Partial Off" mode.