2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 381
2010 Jeep Wrangler Manual
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380 STARTING AND OPERATING counteracting the over/under steer condition. Engine the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" begins to flash during power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and the desired path. driving to the prevailing road conditions. ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual WARNING! path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropri- The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot preate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the understeer condition. vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The ESP cannot prevent • Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than accidents, including those resulting from excessive appropriate for the steering wheel position. speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or • Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than hydroplaning. The capabilities of an ESP-equipped appropriate for the steering wheel position. vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's The "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" (located in the instrusafety or the safety of others. ment cluster), starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. The "ESP/ The ESP system has three available operating modes in TCS Indicator Light" also flashes when TCS is active. If 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L