2009 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 301

STARTING AND OPERATING 299 In this mode, ESP is turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to "Partial Off" mode, as described above. When the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h) the ESP system shuts off. ESP is deactivated at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off-road driving however, ESP function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 35 mph (56 km/h). The "ESP 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 "ESP On" mode of operation. NOTE: The "ESP OFF" message will display and an audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed into the PARK position from any other position, and then moved out of the 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 is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESP system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. "ESP Off" mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use, only. ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator. The yellow "ESP/BAS Warning Light" and the yellow "ESP Indicator Light" in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. They should both go out with the engine running. If the "ESP/BAS Warning Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, 5