2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 227

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225 29. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light - If Equipped The "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running. If the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected. NOTE: Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it was turned off previously. The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation. 30. 4WD! Warning Light This light monitors the 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) system. The light will come on, for a bulb check, when the ignition key is turned to the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as three seconds. When lit solid: There is an 4WD system fault. 4WD performance will be at a reduced level . Service the 4WD system soon. 4 The "ESC Off Indicator Light" and the "ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light" come on momentarily each When blinking: The 4WD system is temporarily disabled due to overload condition. time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.