2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 335
2012 Jeep Patriot Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 333 WARNING! • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • ESC cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent collisions. • The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has three available operating modes for four-wheel drive equipped vehicles and two available operating modes for two-wheel drive equipped vehicles. 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. 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 Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will be illuminated. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is 5