Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
82) The ESC system cannot overrule
the natural laws of physics, and can’t
increase the grip available according to
the condition of the road.
83) The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners, driving on
low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
84) The capability of the ESC system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way as to
compromise personal safety and the
safety of others.
85) For the correct operation of the ESC
system, the tyres must necessarily be of
the same make and type on all wheels,
in perfect condition and, above all, of the
prescribed type and size.
86) ESC performance features must not
induce the driver to take unnecessary or
unwarranted risks. Your driving style must
always be suited to the road conditions,
visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any
case, responsible for safe driving.
87) When in “Partial Off ” mode, the
TCS functionality of ESC (except for the
limited slip feature described in the TCS
chapter) has been disabled and the
warning light will be illuminated. When
in “Partial Off” mode, the engine power
reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and
the enhanced vehicle stability offered by
the ESC system is reduced
88) Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled
when the ESC system is in the "Partial
Off" mode.
89) There may be situations where the
Hill Start Assist (HSA) will not activate
and slight rolling may occur, such as on
minor hills or with a loaded vehicle,
or while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a
substitute for active driving involvement.
It is always the driver’s responsibility to
be attentive to distance to other vehicles,
people, and objects, and most importantly
brake operation to ensure safe operation
of the vehicle under all road conditions.
Your complete attention is always
required while driving to maintain safe
control of your vehicle. Failure to follow
these warnings can result in a collision or
serious personal injury.
90) The HSA system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the car
without having engaged the electric
parking brake, turned the engine off and
engaged first gear, so that it is parked in
safe conditions (for further information
read the "Parking" chapter in the "Starting
and driving" section).
91) There may be situations on small
gradients (less than 8%), with vehicle
laden, in which the Hill Start Assist
system may not activate, causing a slight
reversing motion and increasing the risk
of collision with another vehicle or object.
The driver is, in any case, responsible for
safe driving.
92) If you use a trailer brake controller
with your trailer, the trailer brakes may
be activated and deactivated with the
brake switch. If so, there may not be
enough brake pressure to hold both the
vehicle and the trailer on a hill when
the brake pedal is released. In order
to avoid rolling down the incline while
resuming acceleration, manually activate
the trailer brake or apply more vehicle
brake pressure prior to releasing the brake
pedal.
93) HSA is not a parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when exiting
your vehicle. Also verify that the dual
clutch automatic transmission is in the P
(Park) position.
94) Failure to follow these warnings can
result in a collision or serious personal
injury.
95) If TSC activates while driving, slow
the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe
location, and adjust the trailer load to
eliminate trailer sway.
96) We always recommend driving with
the utmost caution when towing trailers.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (refer to the "Weights" chapter in
the "Technical Data" section).
97) The TSC system cannot prevent
swerving for all trailers. If the system
activates during driving, reduce the
speed, stop the car in a safe place and
arrange the load correctly to prevent the
trailer from swerving.