2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 338

336 STARTING AND OPERATING Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a NOTE: malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this • The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" and the "ESC OFF Indicator Light" come on momenlight remains on after several ignition cycles, and the tarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem will be ON even if it was turned off previously. diagnosed and corrected. • The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" (lowhen it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. that caused the ESC activation. The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" also The "ESC OFF Indicator Light" indicates the flashes when TCS is active. If the "ESC Activation/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off. Malfunction Indicator Light" begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.