2015 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 374

372 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only) This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail conditions. This mode is entered by pressing and holding the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After five seconds, the ЉESC OFF Indicator LightЉ will illuminate and the "ESC OFF" message will To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the "ESC Off" appear in the odometer. Press and release the Trip switch. This will restore the "ESC On" mode of operation. Odometer button located on the instrument cluster to NOTE: The "ESC OFF" message will display and an clear this message. audible chime will sound when the shift lever is placed In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the "limited slip" into the PARK position from any other position, and then feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until moved out of the PARK position. This will occur even if the vehicle reaches a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). At the message was previously cleared. 35 mph (56 km/h) the system returns to "Partial Off" mode, as described above. TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h) the ESC system shuts off. ESC is deactivated at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off-road driving however, ESC function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 35 mph (56 km/h). The ЉESC OFF Indicator LightЉ will always be illuminated when ESC is off.