2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE suspension

NOTE:Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications
to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System.
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).
The minimum Set Speed for the ACC system is 20 mph
(32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY state,
the Driver Information Display (DID) displays “ACC
Ready.”
When the system is OFF, the DID displays “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) Off.”
NOTE: You cannot engage ACC under the following
conditions:
• When in Four-Wheel Drive Low. •
When you apply the brakes.
• When the parking brake is set.
• When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE-
VERSE or NEUTRAL.
• When the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range.
• When the brakes are overheated.
• When the driver door is open.
• When the driver seat belt is unbuckled.
To Activate/Deactivate
Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ON/OFF button. The ACC menu in the DID displays
“ACC Ready.”
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Selecting “Track” with the Selec-Track switch will acti-
vate the configuration for typical track driving. The
Transmission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steer-
ing, and Suspension systems are all set to their “Track”
settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled.Sport Mode
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Selecting “Sport” with the Selec-Track switch will acti-
vate the configuration for typical enthusiast driving. The
Transmission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steer-
ing, and Suspension systems are all set to their “Sport”
settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled.Tow Mode
Drive Modes (Tow)
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Selecting “Tow” with the Selec-Track switch will activate
the configuration for towing a trailer. Once in this mode,
trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system. The
Transmission is set to “Tow” setting highlighted in
purple. Stability Control is set to “Full” highlighted in
blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in
blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Suspension is set to “Sport” highlighted in orange.Snow Mode
Selecting “Snow” with the Selec-Track switch will acti-
vate snow mode for use on loose traction surfaces. When
in Snow mode (depending on certain operating condi-
tions), the transmission may use second gear (rather than
Drive Mode Snow
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Auto Mode
Auto mode is enabled upon ignition on, or by selecting
“Auto” with the Selec-Track switch. The Transmission,
Stability Control and All-Wheel Drive modes are set to
their “Street” settings highlighted in yellow. Steering andSuspension can be configured in either the “Street,”
“Sport,” or “Track” and the Paddle Shifters may be
enabled or disabled while in auto set-up mode.
Drive Mode Auto (Default)
Auto Mode (Default)
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Custom Mode
Custom Mode may be selected by pushing the “Custom”
button on Selec-Track switch. Custom Mode allows you
to create a custom configuration that is saved for quick
selection of your favorite settings. While in CustomMode, the All-Wheel Drive, Stability Control, Transmis-
sion, Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter settings
are shown in their current configuration.
While in the Custom Mode screen, press the “Custom
Set-Up” button on the touchscreen to access the select-
able options. Select which mode suits your driving needs
for a custom driving experience.
Custom Mode
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•Sport
Pressing the “Sport” button on the touchscreen will
provide reduced stability control.
• Street
Pressing the “Street” button on the touchscreen provides
full (default) stability control. Suspension
•
Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide
the firmest possible suspension stiffness with the highest
amount of comfort trade-off.
Suspension
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•Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide a
firmer suspension stiffness with moderate comfort trade-
off.
• Street
Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a
balance of suspension stiffness and ride comfort for
typical daily driving. Steering
•
Track
Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the
steering effort and feel to the greatest level.
Steering
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