2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wipers

▫To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory........................... 175
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat.................. 176
To Open And Close The Hood............ 177
Lights............................. 179
▫Headlight Switch.................... 179
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 180
▫Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . 180
▫Smartbeam™ — If Equipped............ 181
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 182
▫Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only..................... 182
▫Headlight Delay..................... 182
▫Parking Lights And Panel Lights......... 183▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 183
▫Interior Lights...................... 184
▫Ambient Light Color Control —
If Equipped........................ 185
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 185
▫Battery Saver....................... 185
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 186
▫Ambient Light...................... 187
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 187
▫Turn Signals........................ 188
▫Lane Change Assist................... 188
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 188
▫High/Low Beam Switch............... 188
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Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 189
▫Windshield Wiper Operation............ 190
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 190
▫Windshield Washer Operation........... 191
▫Mist ............................. 192
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped....... 192
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 194
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped............................ 195
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped...... 196
Electronic Speed Control................ 198
▫To Activate......................... 199
▫To Set A Desired Speed................ 199▫To Deactivate....................... 199
▫To Resume Speed.................... 200
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 200
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 200
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped.......................... 201
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 204
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 204
▫To Activate......................... 205
▫To Set A Desired ACC Speed............ 206
▫To Cancel.......................... 207
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 208
▫To Resume Speed.................... 208
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NOTE:
•Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and
fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less
susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic
is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ-
ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
•To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the
lenses.
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 to the A (AUTO) position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is
also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to
90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the
headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn on in the Automatic Mode.
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. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
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Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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 one minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers And Washers” in this
section for further information.
NOTE:When your headlights come on during the
daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically
dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Lights” in
this section for further information.
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted on theinside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific 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
replaced, the SmartBeam™ mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.
To Activate
1. Enable the Automatic High Beams. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
2. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight
position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward
front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on
the left side of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the
lever. For information on the rear wiper/washer, refer to
“Rear Window Features” in “Understanding the Features
of Your Vehicle”.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
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NOTE:If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph
(16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward
the steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the
lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, thewipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles
after the end of the lever is released, and then resume the
intermittent interval previously selected.
If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in
the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off.
Intermittent Wiper Operation
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. Rotate the end
of the lever downward 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.
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
Mist Control
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch
located on the control lever. The control lever is located
on the left side of the steering column.Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the
first detent for intermittent operation and to the
second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Rotating the center portion upward once more will
activate the washer pump which will continue to
operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release
of the switch, the wipers will resume the continuous rear
wiper operation. When this rotary control is in the OFF
position, rotating it downward will activate the rear
washer pump which will continue to operate as long as
the switch is held. Once the switch is released it will
return to the OFF position and the wipers will cycle
several times before returning to the parked position.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the pump will stop if
the switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the
switch is released the pump will resume normal opera-
tion.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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