Jeep 2017 PATRIOT User Manual page 78

The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light" (located in the instrument cluster)
starts to flash as soon as the tires lose trac-
tion and the ESC system becomes active. The
"ESC Activation/Malfunction
Light" also flashes when TCS is active. If the
"ESC Activation/Malfunction
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 con-
ditions.
NOTE:
• The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indica-
tor Light" and the "ESC OFF Indicator
Light" come on momentarily each time
the ignition is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the
ESC system will be on even if it was turned
off previously.
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• The ESC system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when it is active. This is
normal; the sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
Indicator
Indicator
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for
wheel lift by monitoring the driver's steering
wheel input and the speed of the vehicle.
When ERM determines that the rate of
change of the steering wheel angle and vehi-
cle's speed are sufficient to potentially cause
wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate
brake and may also reduce engine power to
lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur.
ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift
occurring during severe or evasive driving
maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due
to other factors, such as road conditions,
leaving the roadway, or striking objects or
other vehicles.
NOTE:
The "ESC OFF Indicator
ERM is disabled anytime the ESC is in "Full
Light" indicates the cus-
Off" mode (if equipped). Refer to "Electronic
tomer has elected to have
Stability Control (ESC)" in this section for a
the Electronic Stability
complete explanation of the available ESC
Control (ESC) in a re-
modes.
duced mode.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading,
road conditions and driving conditions,
influence the chance that wheel lift or
rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent
all wheel lift or roll overs, especially those
that involve leaving the roadway or striking
objects or other vehicles. The capabilities
of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.