Jeep Patriot 2011, Operating Information Manual

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NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driv-
ing with snow chains, or starting off in deep
snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to
switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pressing
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 pressing the “ESC Off” switch.
This may be done while the vehicle is in
motion.
Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-
road use when ESC stability features could
inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail con-
ditions. This mode is entered by pressing and
holding the “ESC Off” switch for five seconds
when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is
running.
After five seconds, the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illu-
minate and the “ESC Off” message will appear
in the odometer. Press and release the Trip
Odometer button located on the instrument
cluster to clear this message.
In this mode, ESC is turned off until the vehicle
reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At
35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to “Partial
Off” mode, as described above. When the
vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h)
the ESC system shuts off. ESC is deactivated at
low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere
with off-road driving however, ESC function
returns to provide the stability feature at speeds
above 35 mph (56 km/h). The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” will always be illu-
minated when ESC is off.
To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the
“ESC Off” switch. This will restore the “ESC On”
mode of operation.
NOTE:
The “ESC OFF” message will display and an
audible chime will sound when the shift
lever is placed into the PARK position from
any other position, and then moved out of
the PARK position. This will occur even if
the message was previously cleared.
WARNING!
With the ESC switched off, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESC is unavailable.
In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC
system will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability. “ESC Off” mode is intended for off-
highway or off-road use only.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
and ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the
engine
running. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes
on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected 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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