2008 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 139

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the "Full Off" mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to "Electronic Stability Program (ESP)" for a complete explanation of the available ESP modes. WARNING! Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. Hill Descent Control (HDC) - If Equipped This system maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during off-road driving situations. HDC will automatically apply the brakes to control downhill speed to between 4 mph (7 km/h) and 6 mph (9 km/h) depending on terrain. The system is activated by placing the vehicle in "Off-Road" mode and placing the shift lever in LOW or REVERSE. Refer to "Safe Off-Road Driving" under "Starting and Operating" in Section 5. When HDC is properly enabled, the Hill Decent Control light in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. 3