2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 307

306 STARTING AND OPERATING Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) or On (Two-Wheel Drive Models) This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESP/TCS Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail conditions. This mode is entered by pressing and holding the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" running. After five seconds, the "ESP/TCS Indicator switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of Light" will illuminate and the "ESC OFF" message will appear in the odometer. Press and release the Trip operation. Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving clear this message. with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until