Jeep 2017 PATRIOT User Manual page 77

WARNING!
of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by the ESC system
is reduced. Trailer Sway control (TSC) (if
equipped) is disabled when the ESC sys-
tem is in the "Partial Off" mode.
Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
This mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use when ESC stability features
could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to
trail conditions. This mode is entered by
pushing and holding the "ESC Off" switch for
five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and
the engine is running. After five seconds, the
"ESC OFF Indicator Light" will illuminate and
the "ESC OFF" message will appear in the
odometer. Push and release the Trip Odom-
eter button located on the instrument cluster
to clear this message.
In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the
"limited slip" feature described in the TCS
section, are turned off until the vehicle
reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At
35 mph (56 km/h), the system returns to
"Partial Off" mode, as described above. TCS
remains off. When the vehicle speed drops
below 30 mph (48 km/h), the ESC system
shuts off. ESC is deactivated at low vehicle
speeds so that it will not interfere with off-
road driving however, ESC function returns to
provide the stability feature at speeds above
35 mph (56 km/h). The "ESC OFF Indicator
Light" will always be illuminated when ESC is
off.
To turn ESC on again, momentarily push the
"ESC Off" switch. This will restore the "ESC
On" mode of operation.
NOTE:
The "ESC OFF" message will display and an
audible chime will sound when the gear se-
lector is placed into the PARK position from
any other position, and then moved out of the
PARK position. This will occur even if the
message was previously cleared.
WARNING!
In the "Full Off" mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are dis-
abled. In an emergency evasive maneuver,
the ESC system will not engage to assist in
WARNING!
maintaining stability. "ESC Off" mode is
intended for off-highway or off-road use
only.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
and ESC OFF Indicator Light
The "ESC
Malfunction
Light" in the instrument
cluster will come on when
the ignition is turned to
the ON mode. It should go
out with the engine run-
ning. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light" comes on continuously with
the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and
the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected.
Activation/
Indicator
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