2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 328

STARTING AND OPERATING 327 For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the 8. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an following steps: additional half-turn to the right. NOTE: You must complete Steps 1 through 8 within 9. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then 90 seconds. back to the ON position. If the sequence was completed properly, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will blink several 1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing times to confirm HSA is disabled. straight forward). 10. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature 2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. to it's previous setting. 3. Apply the parking brake. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 4. Start the engine. This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor5. Release the clutch pedal. rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by 6. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn to the left. applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in 7. Press the "ESC Off" switch (located in the lower counteracting the over-steering or under-steering condiswitch bank below the climate controls) four times within tion. Engine power may also be reduced to help the 20 seconds. The "ESC Off Indicator Light" should turn on vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the and turn off two times. 5