2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE windshield wipers

▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat...................194
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........195
LIGHTS.............................197
▫Headlight Switch.....................197
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......198
▫Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . .198
▫SmartBeam™ — If Equipped.............199
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....200
▫Automatic Headlight Leveling —
HID Headlights Only...................200
▫Headlight Delay......................200
▫Parking Lights And Panel Lights...........201
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............201▫Interior Lights........................202
▫Lights-On Reminder...................203
▫Battery Saver.........................203
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............203
▫Courtesy Lights.......................259
▫Ambient Light........................205
▫Multifunction Lever....................205
▫Turn Signals.........................206
▫Lane Change Assist...................206
▫Flash-To-Pass........................206
▫High/Low Beam Switch.................206
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......206
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............207
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▫Intermittent Wiper System...............208
▫Windshield Washer Operation.............208
▫Mist...............................209
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........210
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .212
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED...............213
HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED.........................214
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL...........215
▫To Activate..........................216
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................216
▫To Deactivate........................216
▫To Resume Speed.....................217▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............217
▫To Accelerate For Passing................217
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................218
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation. . . .220
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). . . .221
▫To Activate..........................222
▫To Set A Desired ACC Speed.............223
▫To Cancel...........................224
▫ToTurnOff..........................225
▫To Resume Speed.....................225
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............226
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC......227
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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
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.
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the
multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn
the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
multifunction lever on the left side of the steering col-
umn. 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”.
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lever is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the
wipers 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.
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.
Windshield Washer Operation
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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
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of five settings
to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensi-
tive. Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions.
Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less
wiper sensitivity. Setting 5 can be used if the driver
desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the
OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
•The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
Mist Control
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•The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the
windshield.
•Use of Rain-X® or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
•A customer programmable feature in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) allows the Rain
Sensing feature to be turned off. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
•Low Ambient Temperature— When the ignition is
first turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will notoperate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem-
perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
•Transmission In NEUTRAL Position— When the
ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU-
TRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed
is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
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.
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Display Fuel Saver — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the Compass/
Temperature display; this message can be turned on or
off. To make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that the setting has been selected.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter lock
or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed showing the system has
been deactivated. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.Auto High Beams (Available with SmartBeam™
Only)
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights will
deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature showing the system
has been activated or the check-mark is removed showing
the system has been deactivated. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Wiper Mode — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the
windshield. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been deac-
tivated. When this feature is deactivated, the system reverts
to the standard intermittent wiper operation.
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