Jeep WRANGLER 2020 Owner's Manual page 153

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
appropriate 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"
located in the instrument cluster will start to flash
as soon as 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!
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 accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot
prevent accidents resulting from loss of
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Only a safe, atten-
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could
jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
WARNING! (Continued)
Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly

maintain your vehicle, may change the
handling characteristics of your vehicle,
and may negatively affect the performance
of the ESC system. Changes to the steering
system, suspension, braking system, tire
type and size or wheel size may adversely
affect ESC performance. Improperly
inflated and unevenly worn tires may also
degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle
modification or poor vehicle maintenance
that reduces the effectiveness of the ESC
system can increase the risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
ESC Operating Modes
(Continued)
NOTE:
Depending upon model and mode of operation,
the ESC system may have multiple operating
modes.
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