2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wipers

▫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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▫Intermittent Wiper System ...............214
▫ Windshield Washer Operation .............215
▫ Mist .............................. .216
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........216
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .218
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............219

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . . .220
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........221
▫ To Activate ......................... .222
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................223
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .223
▫ To Resume Speed .....................223 ▫
To Vary The Speed Setting ...............223
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................224
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .225
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .228
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .229
▫ To Activate ......................... .230
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............231
▫ To Cancel .......................... .232
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .233
▫ To Resume Speed .....................233
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............234
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ......235
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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 day-
time, 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 the
inside 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.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights
of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film,
and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on the
windshield or camera lens will cause the system to
function improperly.
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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”.
Multifunction Lever
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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, 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.
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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•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.TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is
located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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