2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wheel

Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located in the multi-
function control lever. To activate the fog lights,
turn on the park/turn lights, low beam headlights,
or “Auto” headlights and pull out the end of the multi-
function control lever. A light in the instrument cluster
shows when the fog lights are on.
NOTE:Turning on the high beam headlights turns off
the fog lights.
A front fog light is a lighting device providing illumina-
tion forward of the vehicle under conditions of fog, rain,
snow, or dust. Principally, the front fog light supplements
the lower beam of a standard headlight system.
NOTE:Proper aim and adjustments of the front fog
lights should be made to prevent excessive glare for other
drivers.
Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will
flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn
signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the
lever partially up or down.
High Beam Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to “High” beam. The “High Beam
Indicator Light” on the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.Pull the multi-function control lever a second time to
switch the headlights to “Low” beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
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•The rain sensing system will not operate under the
following conditions: when the engine is running and
the gear selector is in the PARK position, or when the
vehicle is started in below freezing temperatures. This
is done to protect the wiper blades from damage. Place
the gear selector in the DRIVE position to allow the
rain sensing feature to operate.
•A customer programmable feature in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) allows the Rain
Sense feature to be turned off. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn
signal control and move the wheel up or down, as
desired. Pull the lever back towards you and firmly push
the lever until it is above the lower surface of the shroud
to lock the column in place.
Tilt Steering Column
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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.
TRACTION CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Traction Control System monitors the amount of
wheel spin in each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is
detected, the pressure to the brake system of the slipping
wheel(s) is modulated to provide enhanced acceleration.
The system operates at speeds typically encountered in
city traffic driving. 4WD models also include unique
logic in 4 HI or 4 LO (if equipped) to enhance off-road
capabilities.The “Traction Control Indicator Light,” located in the
instrument cluster, will flash when the Traction Control
System is active.
To turn the system OFF, press the switch, located below
the climate controls in the center stack, until the “Traction
Control Indicator Light” turns on and stays on. Also, a
Traction Control Indicator Light
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“TRACTION SYS DISABLED” message will be displayed
in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Refer to Section 4 of this manual.
To turn the system back ON, press the switch a second
time, until the “Traction Control Indicator Light” turns
off.When the Traction Control System has been turned off
using the switch, a feature of the system remains active.
This feature functions similar to a limited slip differential
and controls the wheel spin across an axle. If one wheel
on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the system
will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and allow
more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not
spinning.
NOTE:
•The “Traction Control Indicator Light” comes on mo-
mentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON.
This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the
system OFF.
•Each time the ignition is turned ON, the Traction
Control System will be ON even if it was turned OFF
previously.
•The Traction Control System will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when it is active.
Traction Control Switch
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP)— IF
EQUIPPED
WARNING!
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The
ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those re-
sulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplan-
ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP-
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) enhances directional
control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle
under various driving conditions.ESP corrects for over/understeering of the vehicle by
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel. Engine torque
is also limited. The “ESP Indicator Light,” located in the
instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose
traction and the ESP system becomes active.ESP Indicator Light
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To turn the ESP system OFF, press the switch, located
below the climate controls in the center stack, until the
ESP Indicator Lightin the instrument cluster turns on
and the messageESP SYSTEM DISABLEDappears in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer
to Section 4 of this manual. To turn the system back ON,
press the switch a second time until theESP Indicator
Lightturns off. ESP is always available during braking
(in 4WD Hi) even if it has been switched off.
When the ESP system has been switched off, a feature of
the system remains active. This feature functions similar
to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
across an axle. If one wheel on an axle is spinning faster
ESP Control Switch
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than the other, the system will apply the brake of the
spinning wheel and allow more engine torque to be
applied to the wheel that is not spinning.
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch off the ESP by pressing the
ESP switch.
With the ESP switched off, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are cancelled. Therefore, the en-
hanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable.
If the “ESP Indicator Light” begins to flash during
acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions. When the “ESP
Indicator Light” is illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off. To return to the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by ESP, press the ESP switch (the “ESP IndicatorLight” in the instrument cluster goes out). Avoid spin-
ning one drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to
the drive train.
NOTE:
•The “ESP Indicator Light” comes on momentarily each
time the ignition switch is turned ON.
•Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
•The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active.
There are two Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) messages associated with the Electronic Stability
Control System. Refer to Section 4 of this manual.
ESP System Disabled
This message will be displayed if the ESP System has
been turned off using the switch, or if there is a tempo-
rary condition that will result in partial or no ESP
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function. The “ESP Indicator Light” will be on when the
system is disabled or only partial function is allowed. The
“ESP SYSTEM DISABLED” message and the “ESP Indi-
cator Light” being illuminated without the switch being
depressed is not an indication that service of the elec-
tronic brake system is required.
Also, the “ESP SYSTEM DISABLED” message will be
present when the vehicle is shifted into 4WD LOW.
Service Elec Brake System
This message will be displayed if a condition exists that
may require servicing the electronic brake system. When
this message is displayed and the “ESP Indicator Light”
is on, there is a malfunction of the ESP System. If the
“SERVICE ELEC BRAKE SYSTEM” message continues to
be displayed after several ignition cycles and the vehicle
has been driven several miles at speeds greater than 30
mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer for service.CAUTION!
The manufacturer recommends towing with all four
wheels off the ground. Acceptable methods are to
tow the vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the
vehicle raised and the other end on a towing dolly.
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM— IF EQUIPPED
The Rear Park Assist System provides visual and audible
indications of the distance between the rear fascia and the
detected obstacle when backing up. Refer to the Warning
Section and Note Section for limitations of this system
and recommendations.
The Rear Park Assist System will remember the last
system state (enabled or disabled) from the last ignition
cycle when the ignition is changed to the RUN/ON
position.
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