2016 JEEP CHEROKEE instrument panel

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
The headlight switch is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steer-
ing wheel.
• Rotate the headlight switch to the firstdetent
for parking lights and to the
second detent
for headlights.
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push in the center of the
headlight switch once for fog lights.
•
Rotate the headlight switch to the third
detent AUTO for automatic headlights.
When set to AUTO, the system automati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
The Automatic High Beams system provides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted above the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically
switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
This feature is programmable through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the right dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Headlight Switch
1 — Rotate Headlight
2 — Push Fog
3 — Ambient Light Dimmer
4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF buttonto acti-
vate the Electronic Speed Control.
CRUISE CONTROL READY will appear in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display
(DID) to indicate the Electronic Speed
Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button
a sec-
ond time to turn the system off.
CRUISE CONTROL OFF will appear in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display
(DID) to indicate the Electronic Speed
Control is off.
SET
• With the Electronic Speed Control on, push and release the SET+ or SET-
button to set a desired speed.
Once a speed has been set, a message
CRUISE CONTROL SET TO MPH/KM will appear indicating what speed was set. An
indicator message, CRUISE will also appear and stay on in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) when the speed is set.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing theSET +button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the
speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET +button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Electronic Speed Control Switches
1 — Push Cancel
2 — Push Set+/Accel
3 — Push Resume
4 — Push On/Off
5 — Push Set-/Decel
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Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Decrease Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET -button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for more information. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the
speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET -button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET -button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES button and
release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed andmaintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not
using it.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
If your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive
Cruise Control the controls operate ex-
actly the same as the electronic speed
control with only a couple of differences.
With this option you can set a specified
distance you would like to maintain be-
tween you and the vehicle in front of you.
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle
ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or
acceleration automatically to maintain a
preset following distance, while match-
ing the speed of the vehicle ahead.
If the sensor does not detect a vehicle
ahead of you, ACC will maintain a fixed set
speed.
ACC ON/OFF
• Push and release the Adaptive CruiseControl (ACC) ON/OFF button.
ACC READY will appear in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display (DID) to indicate the ACC is on.
• Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) to indicate the ACC is off.
To Vary The Speed Setting
To Increase Speed
While ACC is set, you can increase the set speed by pushing the SET +button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the
speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET +button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 5 mph increments until the button is released. The increase in set speed is
reflected in the EVIC/DID.
Adaptive Cruise Switches
1 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
On/Off
2 — Distance Setting – Decrease
3 — Distance Setting – Increase
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Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
•
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase in 10 km/h
increments until the button is released. The increase in set speed is reflected in the
EVIC/DID.
To Decrease Speed
While ACC is set, the set speed can be decreased by pushing the SET -button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the
speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET -button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease in 5 mph decrements until the button is released. The decrease in set speed is
reflected in the EVIC/DID.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET -button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•
If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease in 10 km/h
decrements until the button is released. The decrease in set speed is reflected in the
EVIC/DID.
NOTE:
• When you override and push the SET +button or SET -buttons, the new Set Speed
will be the current speed of the vehicle.
• When you use the SET -button to decelerate, if the engine’s braking power does
not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system will
automatically slow the vehicle.
• The ACC system applies the brake down to a full stop when following a target vehicle. If an ACC host vehicle follows a target vehicle to a standstill, the host
vehicle will release the vehicle brakes two seconds after coming to a full stop.
• The ACC system maintains set speed when driving up hill and down hill. However, a slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. In addition, downshifting may
occur while climbing uphill or descending downhill. This is normal operation and
necessary to maintain set speed. When driving up hill and down hill, the ACC
system will cancel if the braking temperature exceeds normal range (overheated).
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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.
• FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as theElectronic 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, push the forward collision button once (LED turns on).
• To turn the FCW system back ON, push 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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STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce fuel consumption. The system will
stop the engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator pedal will automatically
re-start the engine.
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal customer engine start. At that
time, the system will go into STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are met,
can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE “Autostop” mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur:
• The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A STOP/START READYmessage will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display (DID) within the Stop/Start section. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your owner’s manual on the DVD for
further information.
• The vehicle must be completely stopped.
• The shifter must be in a forward gear and the brake pedal depressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to the zero position and the
Stop/Start telltale will illuminate indicating you are in Autostop. Customer settings
will be maintained upon return to an engine running condition.
Refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the “Starting And Operating” section located in
your owners manual on the DVD for further information.
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
1. Push the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.
2. The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) or Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID). Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” in your owner’s manual
on the DVD for further information.
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/START system) the en-
gine will not be stopped.
4. The STOP/START system will reset itself back to an ON condition every time the ignition is turned off and back on.
STOP/START OFF Switch
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NOTE:
The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has programmable modes of operation that may
be selected through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned OFF), the rear
camera mode is exited and the previous screen appears again. When the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned ON), the camera image will
continue to be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of REVERSE unless
the vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the vehicle is shifted into PARK or the
vehicles ignition is cycled to the OFF position.
When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of
the vehicle and its projected backup path based on the steering wheel position. A
dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or
aligning to a hitch/receiver.
When enabled, fixed guide lines are overlaid on the image to illustrate the width of
the vehicle.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be used as a parking aid. TheParkView camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path.
•
To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkView
to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended that the
driver look frequently over his/her shoulder when using ParkView.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back
Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing
up. You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to
pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the camera lens, clean the
lens, rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
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