2011 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 329

STARTING AND OPERATING 327 To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And switch. This will restore the "ESC On" mode of operation. ESC OFF Indicator Light The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator NOTE: The "ESC OFF" message will display and an Light" in the instrument cluster will come on audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON into the PARK position from any other position, and then position. It should go out with the engine moved out of the PARK position. This will occur even if running. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator the message was previously cleared. Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this WARNING! light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the With the ESC switched off, the enhanced vehicle vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authostability offered by ESC is unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem engage to assist in maintaining stability. "ESC Off" diagnosed and corrected. mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (loonly. cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESC Activation/ 5