wipers JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

▫Front Heated Seats — If Equipped.........154
▫Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped.......156
▫Head Restraints......................157
▫60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat
Feature............................159
!DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .162
▫Programming The Memory Feature.........163
▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter To Memory.................164
▫Memory Position Recall.................165
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat...................165
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........166
!LIGHTS.............................168
▫Headlight Switch.....................168
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......169
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............169
▫Headlight Time Delay..................169
▫Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped...........................170
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped...........................172
▫Lights-On Reminder...................172
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............172
▫Multifunction Lever...................173
▫Turn Signals.........................174
▫Lane Change Assist...................174
▫High/Low Beam Switch................174
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▫Flash-To-Pass........................174
▫Front Map/Reading Lights...............175
▫Interior Lights.......................176
▫Battery Saver Feature..................178
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......178
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............179
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............180
▫Windshield Washer Operation.............181
▫Mist...............................182
▫Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped . . . .183
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........183
!TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .185
!HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .186
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED...........................187
▫To Activate..........................188
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................189
▫To Deactivate........................189
▫To Resume Speed.....................189
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............189
▫To Accelerate For Passing................191
!ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................191
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .194
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .195
▫To Activate/Deactivate..................196
▫To Set A Desired ACC Speed.............197
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the last detent for
automatic headlight operation. When the system is on,
the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means
the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you
place the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the
automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of
the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature
is set to ON. In addition, the headlights will turn off
when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by
this feature.
NOTE:The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect® System. Refer to
“Uconnect® Settings/Customer Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF
position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
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Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the
steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotat-
ing a switch, located on the end of the lever. For infor-
mation on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window
Features” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle”.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever rearward toward you
and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled
while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on
and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is
released, and then resume the intermittent interval pre-
viously selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off
position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
Windshield Washer Operation
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WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. 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 the Mist feature when weather conditions make
occasional usage of the wipers necessary. Push the lever
upward to the Mist position and release for a single
wiping cycle.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Mist Control
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Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper
De-Icer feature that may be activated under the following
conditions:
•Activation By Front Defrost— The Windshield Wiper
De-Icer shall be activated automatically in the case of a
cold weather manual start with full front defrost, the
blower speed level is greater than 5, and when the
ambient temperature is below 40° F (4.4° C).
•Activation By Rear Defrost— The Windshield Wiper
De-Icer shall be activated automatically when the rear
defrost is turned on and when the ambient tempera-
ture is below 40° F (4.4° C).
•Activation By Remote Start Operation— When re-
mote start is active and the outside ambient tempera-
ture is less than 40° F (4.4° C), the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer shall be enabled. On exiting remote start
resume previous operation except, if the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer timer and operation shall continue.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The
feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings
to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most
sensitive. Setting three should be used for normal rain
conditions. Settings one and two can be used if the driver
desires less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if
the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch
in the OFF position when not using the system.
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Remote Start Mode Inhibit— On vehicles equipped
with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are
not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start
mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed
the ignition switch in the RUN position, rain sensing
wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and
no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is
located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as de-
sired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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entire surroundings” across the top of the screen. After
five seconds, this note will disappear. To make your
selection, press the “ParkView® Backup Camera Active
Guidelines” button on the touchscreen and make your
selection. Press arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
•ParkView® Backup Camera Delay
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and
the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the
vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay
turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines
will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
“REVERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds
8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK
or the ignition is switched to the OFF position. To set the
ParkView® Backup Camera Delay push the MORE but-
ton on the faceplate, the “settings” button on the touch-
screen, then the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on
the touchscreen. Press the “Parkview Backup camera
Delay” button on the touchscreen to turn the ParkView®
Delay ON or OFF.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, press the
“Rain Sensing” button on the touchscreen and make your
selection. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, press
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the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and
make your selection. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available.
•Headlights Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay
setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay” button on the
touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90
seconds. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
doors are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
press the “Illuminated Approach” button and choose
either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 seconds. Press the back
arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To make
your selection, press the “Lights w/Wipers” button on
the touchscreen and make your selection. Press the back
arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
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