2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual - Page 274

STARTING AND OPERATING 273 NOTE: Anytime the ESP system is in the "Full Off" Electronic Stability Program (ESP) mode, ERM is disabled. Refer to "Electronic Stability This system enhances directional control and stability of Program (ESP)" for a complete explanation of the availthe vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP corable ESP modes. rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in WARNING! counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. EnMany factors, such as vehicle loading, road condi- gine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle tions and driving conditions, influence the chance maintain the desired path. that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match or other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropridriver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or ERM-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a understeer condition. reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar• Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than dize the user's safety or the safety of others. appropriate for the steering wheel position. 5