2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 331

330 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 "ESC Off Indicator Light" will be illuminated. 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 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 To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of running. After five seconds, the "ESC Off Indicator operation. Light" will illuminate and the "ESC Off" message will appear in the odometer. Press and release the Trip NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or clear this message. gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situa- In this mode, ESC is turned off until the vehicle reaches tion requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" 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)