Jeep 2017 PATRIOT, User Manual

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WARNING!
from loss of vehicle control due to inap-
propriate driver input for the conditions.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents. The capabilities of
an ESC equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous man-
ner which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
• Vehicle modifications, or failure to prop-
erly maintain your vehicle, may change
the handling characteristics of your ve-
hicle, and may negatively affect the per-
formance of the ESC system. Changes to
the steering system, suspension, brak-
ing system, tire type and size or wheel
size may adversely affect ESC perfor-
mance. Improperly inflated and un-
evenly worn tires may also degrade ESC
performance. Any vehicle modification
or poor vehicle maintenance that re-
duces the effectiveness of the ESC sys-
tem can increase the risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, per-
sonal injury and death.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has three available operating
modes for four–wheel drive equipped ve-
hicles 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
system will be in this “On” mode. This mode
should be used for most driving situations.
ESC should only be turned to “Partial Off” or
“ESC Off” for specific reasons as noted be-
low.
Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On
(Two-Wheel Drive Models)
This mode is entered by momentarily pushing
the “ESC Off” switch. When in “Partial Off”
mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the
“limited slip” feature described in the TCS
section, has been disabled, and the "ESC
OFF Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All
other stability features of ESC function nor-
mally. This mode is intended to be used if the
vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel con-
ditions, and more wheel spin than ESC would
normally allow is required to gain traction.
To turn ESC on again, momentarily push the
“ESC Off” switch. This will restore the nor-
mal “ESC On” mode of operation.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep
snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to
switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pushing
the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situation
requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial
Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by
momentarily pushing the “ESC Off” switch.
This may be done while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS func-
tionality of ESC (except for the limited slip
feature described in the TCS section) has
been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator
Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par-
tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction
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