Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Owner's Manual page 161

CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehicle
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
The "ESC Indicator Light" in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position. It should go out when the engine is running. If the "ESC Indicator Light"
comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC sys-
tem. 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.
• The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the "ESC Indicator Light" come on momentarily each
time the ignition switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• Each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the ESC system will be ON, even
if it was turned off previously.
• The ESC telltale will flash when in an ESC event (loss of traction).
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
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What It Means
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