JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2012 WK2 / 4.G Owner's Guide

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flashthree times and automatically turn off.
Front WipersIntermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the
third detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Push inward on the end of the lever and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.
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
activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the
intermittent position. Rotate the end of the lever to one of four settings
to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.
• This feature can be activated/deactivated using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to the Programmable Features under
the Electronics section in this guide.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Rear WiperWiper Operation• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for rear wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the second detent to activate the rear washer.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever towardyou for flash to pass.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is
present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
AUTO DIMMING MIRRORS
• The rearview and driver side exterior mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
• You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the rearview mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate
when the dimming feature is activated.
SPEED CONTROL
• The speed control switches arelocated on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button toactivate the Speed Control.
• CRUISE READY
will appear
on the instrument cluster to
indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system
off.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set adesired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – buttononce will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph
(2 km/h).
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• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h)increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph
(8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES +button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speedand maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controlsoperate exactly the same as the standard cruise control with one
difference. You can set a specified distance you would like to maintain
between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to maintain a preset following distance,
while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.
• If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise control system, maintaining the speed you set.
Distance Setting (ACC Only)
• To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button andrelease. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts
between long (3), medium (2), and short (1). The distance setting will
default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is restarted and the
ACC system is turned on.
• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this
distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the
distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC.
Mode (ACC Only)
• If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and thesystem can be operated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control.
When in the standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode the distance
setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain the speed
you set.
• To change between the different cruise modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY or SET state. Pressing of
the MODE button in any state will result in changing to the new Mode in
the OFF state.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
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Forward Collision Warning
• The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver withaudible and visual warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential
frontal collision. The warnings are intended to provide the driver with
enough time to react and avoid the potential collision.
Changing FCW Status • The FCW feature has three settings and can be changed within the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
•Far
• Near
•Off
NOTE: The FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.
Far • The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.
• The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to
avoid a collision.
• This setting is designed to provide early warnings per NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations.
• More cautious drivers that do not mind frequent warnings may prefer this setting.
NOTE: This setting gives you the most reaction time.
Near • Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a potential frontal collision when you are much closer.
• This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience.
• More dynamic or aggressive drivers that want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer this setting.
Off • Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a potential frontal collision.
NOTE:
• If FCW is set to “Off”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed in the EVIC.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on whennot 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
a collision. Always leave the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for
the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the
result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road,
traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the
vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is al ways required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal
injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which
can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep
uphill or downhill slopes; and when towing a trailer.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid acollision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a
collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure
to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS)allows you to limit the highest
available transmission gear, and
can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a
trailer or operating the vehicle in
off-road conditions, using ERS
shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To switch from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, tap the shift lever to the left (-) once. The instrument cluster will display the current gear and the
transmission will not upshift beyond that gear. Tapping the shift lever to
the left (-) or right (+) will decrease or increase the top available gear. To
disable ERS, simply hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is again
displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost mode.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activatedwhenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Press the AUTO button.
• Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Controlbuttons.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
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Air Conditioning A/C
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, theindicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being
controlled automatically.
SYNC Temperature Button
• Press the SYNC button once to control driver and passengertemperatures simultaneously. Press the SYNC button a second time to
control the temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, press air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, theindicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being
controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activatedwhenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
• The four ParkSense® sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitorthe area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view.
• When an object is detected within two meters behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and a chime will sound (when Sound
and Display is selected from the Customer Programmable Features
section of the EVIC). As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the
chime rate will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Cleaning the ParkSense® Sensors
• If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), clean the ParkSense® sensors with water, car
wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not
scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.
NOTE: When the Instrument Cluster reads either Clean Sensor or Blinded,
please clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera
image will be displayed on the radio display screen, located on the
center stack of the instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
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WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the
ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera. Alwayscheck carefully behind your
vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You must continue to
pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable
vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot
zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the
detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
LIFTGATE FLIPPER GLASS
• The liftgate flipper glass is unlocked when the liftgate is
unlocked. To open the flipper
glass, push up on the window
switch located on the liftgate.
When flipper glass is unlatched it
will not completely raise, lift up on
flipper glass handle to open.
NOTE: If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should occur, an emergency
liftgate latch release, located on the inside of the vehicle, can be used to
open the liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed
through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate trim panel.
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WARNING!
• Driving with the liftgate or flipper glass open can allow poisonousexhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be
injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when you are
operating the vehicle.
• To avoid injury, stand back when opening. Glass may automatically rise.
POWER SUNROOF
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close thesunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the
sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch
is pressed again.
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