2008 Jeep Commander Owner Manual - Page 146

146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In this mode, ESP and TCS, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph (64 km/h) the system returns to "Partial Off" mode, described above. When the vehicle speed drops below 35 mph (56 km/h) the ESP system shuts off. ESP is deactivated at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off-road driving but ESP function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" will always be illuminated when ESP is off. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the "ESP OFF" switch. This will restore the normal "ESP On" mode of operation. NOTE: The "ESP OFF" message will display and the audible chime will sound when the gear selector is placed into the "P" (Park) position from any other position, and then moved out of the "P" (Park) position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared. WARNING! With the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. The "Full Off" ESP mode is intended for off-road use only. 4WD Low Range Full Off This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD low range. Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD low range, or the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD high range or neutral to 4WD low range, the ESP system will be in this "Full Off" mode. In 4WD low range, ESP and TCS, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches