2012 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 325

STARTING AND OPERATING 323 Full On (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On (Two-Wheel Drive Models) This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started the ESC system will be in this "On" mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC should only be turned to "Partial Off" or "ESC Off" for specific reasons as noted below. To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" switch. This will restore the normal "ESC On" mode of operation. NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the "Partial Off" mode by pressing the "ESC Off" switch. Once the situation requiring ESC to be switched to the "Partial Off" Partial Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models) Or On mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily (Two-Wheel Drive Models) This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the "ESC pressing the "ESC Off" switch. This may be done while Off" switch. When in "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion the vehicle is in motion. of ESC, except for the "limited slip" feature described in the TCS section, has been disabled and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction 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. 5