2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 328

326 STARTING AND OPERATING in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel pressing and holding the "ESC Off" switch for five spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After five seconds, the "ESC Activation/ traction. Malfunction Indicator Light" will illuminate and the To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" "ESC Off" message will appear in the odometer. Press switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of and release the Trip Odometer button located on the operation. instrument cluster to clear this message. NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving In this mode, ESC is turned off until the vehicle reaches with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At 35 mph (56 km/h) the gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" system returns to "Partial Off" mode, as described above. mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situaWhen the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h) tion requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" the ESC system shuts off. ESC is deactivated at low mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off-road pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while driving however, ESC function returns to provide the the vehicle is in motion. stability feature at speeds above 35 mph (56 km/h). The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will alFull Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use ways be illuminated when ESC is off. when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail conditions. This mode is entered by