2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Brake

•The time will continue to display until the OK button
is pushed to reset or the vehicle is brought to a stop.
NOTE:LAST and BEST timer data can be seen on the
Uconnect® Performance Pages App.
Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was
depressed.
•This feature will only function when applying the
brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).
•Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature.
•The word “READY” will display when conditions are
met for the event to begin.
•The distance and speed measurements display while
the event is taking place.•The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
•The distance and speed measurements will continue to
display until the conditions are met for another event
to be recorded.
•Pushing the OK button will clear the current run and
prepare the cluster to record a new run.
1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/8 mile within 15 seconds, (1/4 mile)
within 25 seconds.
•The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph
(0 km/h). The word “READY” will display when
conditions are met for the event to begin.
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Status setting press the “Show Time in Status Bar” button
on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to
setting, indicating that the setting has been selected. Press
the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the
previous menu.
Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able:
•Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature provides an
audible and/or visual warning to potential forward
collisions. The feature can be can be set to Far, or set to
Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This
means the system will warn you of a possible collision
with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther
away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change
the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Nearsetting. This warns you of a possible collision when you
are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change
the FCW status, press and release the “Near” or “Far”
button. Then press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
•Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active Braking —
If Equipped
The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA).
When this feature is selected, the ABA applies additional
brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient
brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. The
ABA system becomes active at 5 mph (8 km/h). To make
your selection, press the “Forward Collision Warning
(FCW) with Mitigation - Active Braking” button on the
touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting,
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“Parkview Backup camera Delay” button on the touch-
screen to turn the ParkView® Delay ON or OFF.
•Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
When this feature is selected, the system will automati-
cally activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your selection, press the
“Rain Sensing” button on the touchscreen, until a check-
mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting
had been selected. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
•Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
and operating information. To make your selection, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that thesetting had been selected. Press the back arrow button on
the touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available.
•Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows adjustment of the
amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine
is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay setting,
press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select
your desired time interval, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec,
60 sec or 90 seconds. Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu, or push the
back button on the faceplate.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
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•Brake Distance
Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full
stop. Contains current and last data for distance and start
– from speed.
NOTE:The distance measurement will be aborted if the
brake pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
•Brake Speed
Displays the speed the vehicle is traveling when the
brake pedal is depressed.
NOTE:Brake Distance and Speed timers will only dis-
playreadywhen vehicle is traveling at greater than
30 MPH (48 km/h).G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as
steering angle.
When a G-Force greater than zero is measured, the
display will update the value real-time. As the G-Force
falls, the peak forces will continue to display.
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When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
•Battery Voltage
Displays the actual battery voltage.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES................399
▫Automatic Transmission................399
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™..................400
▫Normal Starting.......................400
▫Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C)................402
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................402
▫After Starting........................403
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............403
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............405▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .405
▫Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode..............405
▫Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission.......407
PADDLE SHIFT MODE..................414
▫Operation...........................415
SELEC-TRACK® — IF EQUIPPED...........416
▫Description..........................416
▫Active Damping System.................418
▫Launch Mode — If Equipped.............419
DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............420
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▫Flowing/Rising Water..................420
POWER STEERING.....................422
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF
EQUIPPED...........................423
PARKING BRAKE......................423
BRAKE SYSTEM.......................425
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM. . . .426
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............426
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............426
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............427
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........428
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........429
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................433▫Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..............435
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............436
▫Tire Markings........................436
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........440
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........442
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........443
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION........448
▫Tire Pressure........................448
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................449
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation. . . .451
▫Radial Ply Tires......................451
▫Tire Types...........................452
▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped.............454
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, always
make sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF”
mode, remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and
lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
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fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
is in the passenger compartment.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the
vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
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