Chrysler Patriot Owner's Manual page 156

ESC Off Indicator Light
The "ESC Off Indicator Light" (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster)
starts to flash as soon as the tires
lose traction and the ESC system
becomes active. The "ESC Off In-
dicator Light" also flashes when
TCS is active. If the "ESC Off 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!
• The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can-
not 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. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• The capabilities of an ESC-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner, which could jeopar-
dize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
ESC Malfunction Indicator Light
cator Light" comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been de-
tected 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.
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The "ESC Malfunction Indicator
Light" in the instrument cluster will
come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. It
should go out with the engine run-
ning. If the "ESC Malfunction Indi-
NOTE:
• The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the
"ESC Malfunction Indicator Light" come
on momentarily each time the ignition
switch is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the
ESC system will be ON even if it was
turned off previously.
• 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.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has three available operating
modes for four-wheel drive equipped vehicles
and two available operating modes for two-
wheel drive equipped vehicles.
Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or On
(Two-Wheel Drive Models)
This is the normal operating mode for ESC.
Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC sys-
tem will be in this "On" mode. This mode should
be used for most driving situations. ESC should
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