2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wipers

▫Automatic Headlight System—If Equipped . . 122
▫Smartbeams—If Equipped..............123
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights.......124
▫Daytime Running Lights—Canada Only....125
▫Lights-On Reminder...................125
▫Fog Lights—If Equipped...............125
▫Turn Signals.........................126
▫High Beam Switch....................126
▫Passing Light........................126
▫Headlight Time Delay..................126

Windshield Wipers And Washers............126
▫Mist...............................128
▫Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 128▫Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped.........128

Tilt Steering Column....................130

Electronic Brake Control System............131
▫ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............131
▫TCS (Traction Control System)............132
▫BAS (Brake Assist System)...............133
▫ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation).......134
▫ESP (Electronic Stability Program).........135
▫ESP/BAS Warning Lamp And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light.......................140

Rear Park Assist System—If Equipped.......141
▫Rear Park Assist Sensors................141
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display.........142
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This system performs two functions. With the engine
running and the multi-function control lever in the A
(Auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based
on the surrounding light levels.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it
also has this customer programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode, and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on.
If your vehicle is equipped with a“Rain Sensitive Wiper
System,”and it is activated, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles
within approximately 1 minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop. Refer to“Windshield Wipers and Washers”in this
section for more information. (See page 126 for more
information.)NOTE:When your headlights come on during the
daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically
dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to“Instru-
ment Panel and Interior Lights”below for setting the
instrument panel lights to full daytime intensity.SmartBeams—If Equipped
The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light-
ing at night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re-
placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.
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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.
Headlight Time Delay
There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle
lights for 30, 60, or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the multi-
function control lever must be rotated to the“Off”
position after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the
headlights will illuminate during this time. Refer to
“EVIC- Customer Programmable Features”in Section 4
to turn this feature“On/Off”or set the time interval.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The front and rear wipers and washers are operated by a
switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the
control lever to select“Lo,”“Hi,”or one of the five speed
sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds. Refer to
“Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System”in this
section. For information on the rear wiper and washer,
refer to“Rear Window Features”in this section. (See
page 170 for more information.)
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NOTE:Always remove any build-up of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to
the OFF position. If the windshield wiper switch is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the OFF
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
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.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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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.
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 multi-function lever to one of five settings
to activate this feature.
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1. Flip up pull loop(s) so they are perpendicular (straight
up) to the top surface of the tray.
2. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are
parallel to the slotted hole in tray.
3. Lift tray over loop(s), and reposition tray.
4. Pull up on loop(s) and twist 90 degrees, so they are
perpendicular (straight up) to the slotted hole in tray.
5. Push loop(s) back down, so they are parallel to the top
of the tray.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
A switch on the right side of the steering column controls
operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating
the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or
the ON position will activate the wiper. Rotating the
center of the switch all the way up or down will turn onthe wash function. The wash pump will continue to
operate as long as the button is pressed. Upon release, the
wipers will cycle three times before returning to the set
position.
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
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Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for
30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the STEP
button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF.
Illuminated Approach?
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
entering the vehicle, to have the headlamps come on for
30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not come on at all. Pressing the
STEP button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or
OFF.
Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? (Available with
SmartBeam Only)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch
has been moved to the A (Auto) position, the headlights
will automatically switch from high to low beams when
approaching a vehicle. Pressing the STEP button when inthis display will select“Low Beam”or“Low/High
Beam.”Refer to“Lights—SmartBeams”in Section 3 of
this manual.
NOTE:System will activate at or above 20 mph (32
km/h).
Headlamps On With Wipers? (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch
has at least once been moved to the A (Auto) position, the
headlights will turn on when the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on in this way. Pressing the
STEP button when in this display will select“Ye s”or
“No.”
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to“Lights”in Section 3 of this manual.
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Front Wipers Rain Sense? (Available with Rain
Sensing Wipers Only)
Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select
“Manual”or“Rain Sense.”
Service Interval
When this feature is selected a service interval between
2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile
(800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the STEP
button when in this display will select distances between
2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile
(800 km) increments.
Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service
Interval was Changed)
When this feature is selected the current accumulated
service distance can be reset to the newly selected service
interval. Pressing the STEP button when in this display
will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Easy Entry/Exit Seat? (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.
The Easy Entry/ Easy Exit feature is not enabled when
the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/
Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Pressing the STEP button
when in this display will select“Ye s”or“No.”The seat
will return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE
LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. For
more information, refer to“Easy Entry/Exit Seat—
Driver Memory Seat”in Section 3 of this manual. (See
page 117 for more information.)
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