2015 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH
MITIGATION
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with mitigation provides the driver with
audible warnings, visual warnings (within the EVIC/DID), and may apply a brake jerk
to warn the driver when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings and
limited braking are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or
mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the
Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
When the system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be
provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning. If
the driver does not take action based upon these progressive warnings, then the
system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and
mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking
and the system determines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking
but has not applied sufficient brake force, the system will compensate and provide
additional brake force as required.
Turning FCW ON Or OFF
NOTE:
The default status of FCW is “On”, this allows the system to warn you of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it applies
limited braking. This gives you the most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
The forward collision button is on the switch panel that is located in the center of the
instrument panel.
• To turn the FCW system OFF, press the forward collision button once (LED turns
on).
• To turn the FCW system back ON, press the forward collision button again (LED
turns off).
Changing FCW Status
The FCW feature has two settings and can be changed within the Uconnect®System
Screen:
• Far
• Near
NOTE:
The FCW and active braking settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in
PARK.
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Far
The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.
The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the
vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision.
This setting is designed to provide early warnings per NHTSA (National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations.
More cautious drivers that do not mind frequent warnings may prefer this setting.
NOTE:
This setting gives you the most reaction time.
Near
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a
potential frontal collision when you are much closer.
This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a
more dynamic driving experience.
More dynamic or aggressive drivers that want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer
this setting.
Off
Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front of you.
Turning Active Braking ON Or OFF
The Active Braking feature has two settings and can be changed within the Uconnect®
System Screen:
•On
• Off
Changing the Active Braking status to “Off” prevents the system from providing
limited autonomous braking, or additional brake support if the driver is not braking
adequately in the event of a potential frontal collision.
NOTE:
If FCW is set to “Off”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed in the EVIC/DID.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor
can FCW detect every type of potential collision. The driver has the responsibility
to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to
follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN
Air Recirculation
• Push the Recirculation button on the faceplate for maximum A/C operation.
• To turn off Recirculation for window defogging, push the Recirculation button on
the faceplate a second time.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix mode) for approxi-
mately five minutes.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn
on the rear window defroster.
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen
1 — Blower Control Knob2 — Air Recirculation Button3 — Temperature Control Knob4 — Rotate To MAX A/C
5 — A/C Button6 — Mode Control Knob7 — Rear Defroster Button
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN
Uconnect® 5.0 Touchscreen Manual Climate Controls
1 — MAX A/C Button2 — A/C Button3 — Air Recirculation Button4 — Front Defroster Button5 — Rear Defroster Button
6 — Mode Control Button7 — OFF Button8 — Temperature Control Button9 — Blower Speed Button
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Uconnect® 8.4 Touchscreen Manual Climate Controls
1 — MAX A/C Button2 — A/C Button3 — Air Recirculation Button4 — Front Defroster Button5 — Rear Defroster Button
6 — Blower Speed Buttons7 — Mode Control Button8 — OFF Button9 — Temperature Control Buttons
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Air Recirculation
• Push the Recirculation button on the faceplate for maximum A/C operation.
• To turn off Recirculation for window defogging, push the Recirculation button on
the faceplate a second time.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix mode) for approxi-
mately five minutes.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn
on the rear window defroster.
Manual Climate Controls
1 — Temperature Down Control2 — Blower Control Knob3 — Temperature Up Control4 — Rear Defrost Button
5 — Front Defrost Button6 — Off Button7 — Air Recirculation Button8 — A/C Button
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Uconnect® 5.0 Touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls
1 — MAX A/C Button7 — OFF Button2 — A/C Button8 — AUTO Button3 — Air Recirculation Button9 — SYNC Button4 — Front Defroster Button10 — Temperature Control Button5 — Rear Defroster Button11 — Blower Speed Button6 — Mode Control Button
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Uconnect® 8.4 Touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls
1 — MAX A/C Button7 — Passenger Temperature Control2 — A/C Button8 — SYNC Button3 — Air Recirculation Button9 — Blower Speed Buttons4 — AUTO Button10 — Mode Control Button5 — Front Defroster Button11 — OFF Button6 — Rear Defroster Button12 — Driver Temperature Control
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