2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE park assist

▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................198
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........199
 LIGHTS ............................ .201
▫ Headlight Switch .....................201
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......202
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . .202
▫ SmartBeam™ — If Equipped .............203
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....204
▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only ..................... .205
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... .205
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ...........205
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............206 ▫
Interior Lights ....................... .206
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................207
▫ Battery Saver ........................ .208
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............208
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .268
▫ Ambient Light ....................... .210
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................210
▫ Turn Signals .........................211
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................211
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................211
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................211
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......212
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............213
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▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......238
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........240
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......243
▫ General Information ...................247
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . .248
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped. . . .250
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .254
▫ ParkSense Sensors....................255
▫ ParkSense Warning Display .............256
▫ ParkSense Display....................257
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ........260
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .261▫
Cleaning The ParkSense System..........261
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .......262
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .264
▫ Turning ParkView On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............266
▫ Turning ParkView On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ............266
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................267
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............267
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .268
▫ Sunglasses

Bin Door ...................269
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .269
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .271
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NOTE:
•The system will retain the last setting selected by the
driver after ignition shut down.
• FCW will not react to irrelevant objects such as over-
head objects, ground reflections, objects not in the path
of the car, stationary objects that are far away, oncom-
ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher
rate of speed.
• FCW will be disabled like ACC below with the un-
available screens.
FCW Unavailable Warning
If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/
FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a
temporary malfunction that limits FCW functionality.
Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal
conditions, FCW will be temporarily unavailable. If this occurs, try activating FCW again later, following a key
cycle. If the problem persists, see your authorized dealer.
Service FCW Warning
If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/
FCW Unavailable Service Radar Sensor”, it indicates
there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is
still drivable under normal conditions, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
PARKSENSE
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense System
Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and
recommendations.
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ParkSenseDisplay
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display
will turn ON indicating the system status.
Park Assist System ON
Park Assist System OFF
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WARNING ALERTS
Rear Distance (in/cm) Greater than
79 in (200 cm) 79-39 in
(200-100 cm) 39-25 in
(100-65 cm) 25-12 in
(65-30 cm) Less than
12 in (30 cm)
Audible Alert Chime None
Single 1/2
Second Tone Slow
FastContinuous
Arcs None3 Solid
(Continuous) 3 Slow
Flashing 2 Slow
Flashing 1 Slow
Flashing
Radio Mute NoYes YesYes Yes
NOTE: ParkSense will MUTE the radio, if on, when the
system is sounding an audio tone.
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 
ParkSensecan be enabled and disabled with the
ParkSense switch or through the Customer-
Programmable Features section of the EVIC. The avail-
able choices are: OFF, Sound Only, or Sound and Display.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
When the ParkSense switch is pressed to dis-
able the system, the instrument cluster will
display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” mes-
sage for approximately five seconds. Refer to
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“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the
system is disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the vehicle
is in REVERSE.
The ParkSenseswitch LED will be ON when
ParkSense is disabled or defective. The ParkSense 
switch LED will be OFF when the system is enabled.
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
When the ParkSenseRear Park Assist System is mal-
functioning, the instrument cluster will actuate a single
chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the
“CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When
the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the
“PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, ParkSense
will not operate.
If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) make sure
the outer surface and the underside of the rear fascia/
bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or other
obstruction and then cycle the ignition. If the message
continues to appear, see an authorized dealer.
If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the
EVIC, see an authorized dealer.
Cleaning The ParkSense
System
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 dam-
age the sensors.
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ParkSenseSystem Usage Precautions
NOTE:
•Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud,
dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense system operat-
ing properly.
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of ParkSense.
• When you turn ParkSense off, the instrument cluster
will display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF.” Further-
more, once you turn ParkSense off, it remains off
until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition
key.
• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
position and ParkSense is turned off, the EVIC will
display “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for as
long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. •
ParkSense, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is
sounding a tone.
• Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not
to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be
covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense system might not detect an
obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide
a false indication that an obstacle is behind the
fascia/bumper.
• Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.,
must not be placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear
fascia/bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do
so can result in the system misinterpreting a close
object as a sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message to be displayed in
the EVIC .
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•On vehicles equipped with a tailgate, ParkSense
should be disabled when the tailgate is in the lowered
or open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. A
lowered tailgate could provide a false indication that
an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to
recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below
the sensors will not be detected when they are in
close proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when
an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.
WARNING!
• Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind
you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for safety and
must continue to pay attention to your surround-
ings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
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