JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2004 WK / 3.G Manual Online

delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds
after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit-
tent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Mist
Use this feature when weather conditions make occa-
sional usage of the wipers necessary. Pull down and
release the control lever for a single wiping cycle.
Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
Use one of the five intermittent wiper speeds when
weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable. Turn the end of
the lever to one of the five delay positions for the desired
delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maxi-
mum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a
cycle every 1/2 second.
NOTE:The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h),
delay times will be doubled.
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Rain Sensitive Wiper System Ð If Equipped
The rain sensitive wiper system provides you with the
convenience of automatically detecting moisture on your
windshield and turning on the wipers at the appropriate
speed. The Rain Sensor is located above the rear view
mirror and reacts to any moisture present in the area of
the sensor.To activate the rain sensitive wiper system, turn the front
wiper control lever to AUTO. When you turn the lever to
AUTO, the wipers will operate a single wipe cycle. The
wipers will also cycle once when you start the vehicle if
the lever was left in AUTO.
There are five AUTO positions on the lever to allow you
to select system sensitivity that best suits you. The lowest
position (closest to OFF) is the least sensitive to rain and
the highest position is the most sensitive. If you select a
low sensitivity position on the control lever, the system
will be slower to react to rain and wipe only after some
rain accumulates on the windshield. If you select a high
sensitivity position, the system will be very quick to react
to rain drops and will wipe more often. If it is raining
steadily, the wipers will wipe continuously regardless of
what sensitivity the lever is. If the rain is heavy, the
wipers will operate in high speed. Every time you move
the lever to a higher sensitivity, the wipers will immedi-
ately operate a single wipe cycle.
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NOTE:Since the rain sensor is designed to detect
moisture, road spray, smashed bugs, and moisture from
passing trucks may occasionally cause the wipers to cycle
if the lever is in AUTO. Also, manual intervention may be
necessary under certain conditions: Additional wipes
may be desired, in foggy/misty mornings, where con-
densation builds up very slowly on the windshield, or
when water accumulated on the roof of the vehicle runs
down the windshield, but not over the sensor.
Fewer wipes and/or washer fluid may be desired when
salty road spray is encountered, where the operator may
want to turn the ªAutoº feature off and use the ªWashº
and/or ªMistº functions.CAUTION!
Turn the wiper lever to the OFF position to avoid
wiper damage when driving through an automatic
car wash.
WARNING!
Turn the wiper lever to the OFF position when
cleaning your windshield to avoid injury.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
To tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind the
turn signal control, toward you and move the wheel up
or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheel
firmly in place.WARNING!
Tilting the steering wheel column while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering
column, you could lose control of the vehicle and
have an accident. Adjust the tilting mechanism only
while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked
before driving.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Ð IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward the driver to provide improved position
with the steering wheel. The adjustable pedal system is
designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for
steering wheel tilt and seat position. The position of the
brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without
compromising safety or comfort in actuating the pedals.
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Press the top of the button to move the pedals rearward
(toward the front of the vehicle).
Press the bottom of the button to move the pedals
forward (toward the driver).
²The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
²The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
²The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON. A message
will be displayed on the Overhead Console if the
pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system
is locked out (ªAdjustable Pedal Disabled Ð Cruise
Control Engagedº or ªAdjustable Pedal Disabled Ð
Vehicle In Reverseº).
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal's
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in
the adjustable pedal's path.
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, this device takes over accelerator opera-
tions at speeds greater than 40 mph (60 km/h). The
controls are mounted on the steering wheel and consist of
ON´OFF, SET, RES´ACCEL, CANCEL, and COAST con-
trols.
To Activate
Press the ON´OFF button to turn the system ON. To turn
the system OFF, press the ON´OFF button again. The
system should be turned OFF when not in use. The
CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will
illuminate when the system is ON.
To Set at a Desired Speed
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
To Deactivate
A soft tap on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing
the CANCEL button will deactivate the Speed Control
without erasing the memory. Pressing the ON´OFF to
turn the system OFF or turning off the ignition erases the
memory.
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To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, press and release the
RES´ACCEL button. Resume can be used at any speed
above 30 mph (48 km/h).
To Vary the Speed Setting
When the Speed Control is ON, speed can be increased
by pressing and holding the RES´ACCEL button. When
the button is released, a new set speed will be estab-
lished.
Tapping the RES´ACCEL button once will result in a 2
mph (3 km/h) speed increase. Each time the button is
tapped, speed increases, so tapping the button three
times will increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while Speed Control is ON and SET,
press and hold the COAST button. Release the button
when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed
will be set.
To Accelerate for Passing
Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
NOTE:When driving uphill, at elevations above 2,000
feet (610 meters), or when the vehicle is heavily loaded
(especially when towing) the vehicle may slow below the
SET speed. If the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48
km/h), the Speed Control will automatically disengage.
If this happens, you can push down on the accelerator
pedal to maintain the desired speed.
Vehicles may exhibit several 4-3 downshifts under the
above conditions. To reduce the frequency of the down-
shifts and to improve vehicle performance, it is advisable
to lock out overdrive. Press the O/D OFF button on the
side of the shift lever.
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WARNING!
Leaving the Speed Control ON when not in use is
dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or
cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave the
system OFF when you aren't using it.
Driving Up or Down Hills
When going up or down hills, it is possible for your
vehicle to lose or gain speed, even though the Speed
Control is engaged. If going down a hill steep enough to
cause the vehicle to gain speed, press the brake pedal,
which will disengage the Speed Control and help slow
your vehicle.
WARNING!
To help keep your vehicle under control, do not use
Speed Control under these conditions:
²When it is not possible to keep your vehicle at a set
speed.
²On slippery roads, such as on snow or ice.
²In heavy or varying traffic volume, in traffic that varies
in speed, or on winding roads.
²Be sure to turn the Speed Control switch to the OFF
position when not in use to avoid accidental engage-
ment.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, an
optional universal garage door opener (HomeLinkt), an
optional sunroof switch, and an Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) that consists of the following:
²Compass/temperature display
²Trip information displays
²Vehicle information warning message displays
²Customer programmable features
Pressing the MENU button will change the displayed
programming features. Pressing the STEP button will
select the available choices. Pressing the C/T (Compass/
Temperature) button will return the display to the normal
compass/temperature display.
Dome/Reading Lights
Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading
lights.
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The dome/reading lights illuminate when a door or the
liftgate is opened or when the interior lights are turned
on by rotating the dimmer control located on the multi-
function lever.
The reading lights are activated by pressing on the
recessed area of the corresponding lens.
NOTE:The dome/reading lights will remain on until
the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have
been turned off before leaving the vehicle.Electronic Vehicle Information Center
The electronic vehicle information center (EVIC), when
the appropriate conditions exist, displays the following
messages and symbols. Each message is accompanied by
a series of beeps:
²TURN SIGNALS ON (with graphic)
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