Jeep Cherokee 2009, Operating Information Manual

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Full Off — 4WD Vehicles in 4WD High And
4WD Low Range
The “Full Off” mode is intended for off-highway
and off-road use when ESP stability features could
inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail condi-
tions.
The “ESP OFF” button is located in the lower
switch bank below the climate Control. To enter
“Full Off” mode, depress and hold the ESP Off
button for five seconds while the vehicle is
stopped with the engine running. After five sec-
onds, the “ESP/TCS Indicator” light will illuminate
and an “ESP Off” message will appear in the
odometer. Press and release the trip odometer
button located on the instrument cluster to turn off
this message.
In this mode, ESP and TCS are turned off (except
for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS
section) until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40
mph. At speeds over 40 mph, the system auto-
matically switches to “Partial Off” mode, de-
scribed above. When the vehicle speed returns to
less than 35 mph, the ESP system will return to
“Full Off” mode. The “ESP/TCS Indicator” light is
always illuminated when ESP is off. To turn ESP on
again, momentarily depress the ESP Off button.
This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of
operation.
NOTE:
•
“Full Off” is the only operating mode for ESP
in 4WD low range. Therefore, ESP system
will be in this mode whenever the vehicle is
started in 4WD low range or the transfer
case is shifted into 4WD low range.
•
The “ESP OFF” message will display and a
chime will sound when the shift lever is
moved from any position to the PARK posi-
tion and then moved out of the PARK posi-
tion. This will occur even if the message was
cleared previously.
WARNING!
With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESP is unavailable. In an
emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP system
will not engage to assist in maintaining stability.
“Full Off” mode is only intended for off-highway
or off-road use.
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS
Indicator Light
The malfunction indicator for the ESP
is combined with the BAS indicator.
The “ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator”
light and the “ESP/TCS Indicator”
light in the instrument cluster both
turn on when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. They should both turn off with the
engine running. If the “ESP/BAS Malfunction Indi-
cator” light turns on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in either
the ESP or the BAS system, or both. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
NOTE:
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ESP/TCS Indicator” light and the
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ESP/
BAS Malfunction Indicator” light will turn on
momentarily each time the ignition switch is
turned ON.
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Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP
System will be ON even if it was turned off
previously.
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The ESP Control System will make buzzing
or clicking sounds when it is active. This is
normal; the sounds will stop when ESP
becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESP activation.
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