2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT
turn signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected
when the multifunction lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
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Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode.
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light — If Equipped
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light
This will display the distance setting for the ACC system when the system is engaged. Refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light
This will display when the ACC is set and a target vehicle is detected. Refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
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Sport Mode Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Sport Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
Light What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on,
flash to pass scenario.
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White Telltale Indicator Lights
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the Adaptive Cruise Control is ON, but not set. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
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Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light
This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp
will be on solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only be armed when the transfer case is in
the “4WD LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If these
conditions are not met while attempting to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light
will flash on/off.
Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Selec Speed Control Indicator Light
This light will turn on when “Selec Speed Control” is activated.
To activate “Selec Speed Control”, assure the vehicle is Four Wheel Drive Low (4WD) and
push the button on the Instrument Panel.
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White TelltaleLight What It Means
NOTE: If the vehicle is not in 4WD Low, “To Enter Selec-Speed Shift to 4WD Low” will
appear in the EVIC or DID.
Speed Warning Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Speed Warning Light
Each time the set speed is exceeded, an audible chime will sound for up to 10 seconds or
until the speed is no longer exceeded, the telltale will change from white to yellow (on color
displays), the telltale will flash in sync with the chime, and a pop up message of
Speed
Warning Exceeded occurs in the DID screen.
NOTE: The vehicle user can select the desired speed at which to be notified.
NOTE: The number “120” is only an example of a speed that can be set.
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in the instrument
cluster.The DID Menu items consists of the following:
•
Speedometer Main Gauge
• Vehicle Info
• Terrain — If Equipped
• Driver Assist — If Equipped
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop/Start — If Equipped
• Audio
• Stored Messages
• Screen Setup
• Speed Warning — If Equipped
Driver Information Display (DID) Location
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