2014 JEEP CHEROKEE cruise control

torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel drive
operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road operation). If this
light comes on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle
or faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until the
light goes off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.•
Low Coolant Level Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the vehicle
coolant level is low.
• Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunction
This light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
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•LaneSense Service — If Equipped
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
Lane Sense Departure has detected a failure.
• Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the fuel
filler cap is loose.
10. Manual Speed Assist (MSA) Speed Warning
Telltale — If Equipped This area displays the Manual Speed Assist
(MSA) speed warning telltale. 11. Speed For Electronic Cruise Control Setting
This displays the set speed of the Electronic
Speed Control.
12. Reconfigurable Telltale Area •Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped
The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the
4WD Low switch is activated and the transmis-
sion range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE
position (Off-Road Mode).
• Selec Speed Control Indicator — If Equipped
The symbol illuminates and is active only in
4WD Low range when either the HDC switch
on the instrument panel is selected or ROCK
mode for Selec-Terrain is selected.
If the T-case is not in 4WD Low range, the following
message is displayed “Selec-Speed Unavailable”.
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6. Manual Speed Assist (MSA) Speed Warning Telltale —
If EquippedThis area displays the Manual Speed Assist
(MSA) speed warning telltale.
7. Speed For Electronic Cruise Control Setting This displays the set speed of the Electronic
Speed Control.
8. EVIC Selectable Display Area
This area displays selectable information (Compass,
Temp, Range to Empty, Trip, Average MPG or L/100 km).
NOTE: The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefor, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
9. Reconfigurable Telltale Area
•Hill Descent Indicator — If Equipped
The symbol illuminates (is armed) when the
4WD Low switch is activated and the transmis-
sion range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE
position (Off-Road Mode).
• Selec Speed Control Indicator — If Equipped
The symbol illuminates and is active only in
4WD Low range when either the HDC switch
on the instrument panel is selected or ROCK
mode for Selec-Terrain is selected.
If the T-case is not in 4WD Low range, the following
message is displayed “Selec-Speed Unavailable”.
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•Electronic Speed Control ON
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is ON. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
• Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting
Display This will display the distance setting for the
ACC system. For further information, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”. 10. Shift Lever Status (PRNDL)
The shift lever status “P,R,N,D,L,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1” are dis-
played indicating the shift lever position. Refer to “Start-
ing And Operating”.
11. Instructional Area
This area will display text to the visual warnings (i.e.,
“Push Brake To Start”).
12. Amber Reconfigurable Telltale Display
•Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive trans-
mission fluid temperature that might occur
with severe usage such as trailer towing. It may
also occur when operating the vehicle in a high
torque converter slip condition, such as 4-wheel-
drive operation (e.g., snow plowing, off- road opera-
tion). If this light comes on, stop the vehicle and run
the engine at idle or faster, with the transmission in
NEUTRAL until the light goes off.
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Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to
provide increased torque at the wheels.
For further information on four-wheel drive operation
and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Opera-
tion — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating”.
•SERV 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the 4WD is in need of
service. If this light is illuminated, see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunction
This light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”. •
LaneSense Service — If Equipped
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
Lane Sense Departure has detected a failure.
• Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the fuel
filler cap is loose.
13. Odometer Display/Fuel Gauge/Temperature Gauge/
Submenu Area •The odometer display shows the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser
the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven.
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•Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Cruise Set To XXX KM/H
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low •
Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
• Vehicle Not in Park
• Key in Ignition
• Key in Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key to Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
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If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To
XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire
pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the
pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different
color than the other tire pressure value.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service Tire
Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return
to the main menu.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
under “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Driver Assist Menu
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The EVIC displays the current ACC system settings. The
information displayed depends on ACC system status.Press the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/
OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of
the following displays in the EVIC:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap-
tive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Press the SET + or the SET- button (located on the
steering wheel) and the following will display in the
EVIC:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
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About Your Brakes....................... .458
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................459
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .189
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............615
Additives, Fuel .......................... .523
Airbag ..................................66
Airbag Deployment ........................86
Airbag Light .............................74
Airbag Maintenance ........................87
Airbag, Side ..............................69
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................70
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .603
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................605
Air Conditioning ......................... .393
Air Conditioning Controls ...................393
Air Conditioning Filter .....................412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............413
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................605
Air Conditioning System ....................393 Air Filter
.............................. .603
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .494
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................435
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................614
Disposal ............................. .617
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................459
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................328
Appearance Care ........................ .623
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .464
Auto Down Power Windows ..................45
Automatic Door Locks ......................36
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