2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE steering

SteeringTrack
• Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering
effort and feel to the greatest level.
Sport
• Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to adjust the steering effort and feel to a greater level.
Street
• Press the “Street" button on the touchscreen to balance the steering feel and comfort.
Steering
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While in Valet Mode the following vehicle configurations are set and
locked to prevent unauthorized modification:
• All-Wheel Drive is set to 50/50.
• Transmission locks out access to first gear and up-shifts earlier thannormal.
• Stability Control, Steering, and Suspension are set to their STREET settings.
• Steering wheel paddle shifters are disabled.
• The Drive Mode interface is not available. Pushing the SRT button on Selec-Track switch will display the unlock keypad.
• The ESC Off button is disabled.
• The Launch Control button is disabled.
• Engine limited to a lowest power output state.
To exit Valet Mode you must enter the same four digit PIN that was used
to enter the mode. The unlock keypad can be accessed by either
pushing the SRT button on Selec-Track switch, or pressing the “Valet”
button on the touchscreen.
Valet Mode Deactivation
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LAUNCH CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system that is designed
to allow the driver to achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction control that manages
tire slip while launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where consistent quarter mile
and zero to sixty times are desired. The system is not intended to
compensate for lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race
track. Use of this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.)
conditions may results in excess wheel slip outside this systems control
resulting in an aborted launch.
Preconditions:
• Launch Control should not be used on public roads. Always checktrack conditions and the surrounding area.
• Launch Control is not available within the first 500 miles (805 km) of engine break-in.
• Launch Control should only be used when the engine and transmis- sion are at operating temperature.
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Launch Control is intended to be used on dry, paved road surfaces only.
CAUTION!
Use on slippery or loose surfaces may cause damage to vehicle
components and is not recommended. Launch Control is only available when the following procedure is
followed:
NOTE:
Pushing the SRT button on the Select-Track switch or pressing
the “Apps” button on the touchscreen are the two options to access
launch control features. Please refer to “SRT Drive Modes” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
1. Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen or push the LAUNCH button on the Select-Track switch.
2. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on the touchscreen. This screen will allow you to adjust your launch RPM’s for optimum
launch/traction.
3. Press the “Activate Launch Control” button on the touchscreen, follow instructions in the instrument cluster display.
• Make sure the vehicle is not moving.
• Put vehicle in first gear.
• Steering wheel must be pointing straight.
• Vehicle must be on level ground.
• Apply Brake Pressure.
• While holding the brake, rapidly apply the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. The engine speed will hold at the RPM that
was set in the “Launch RPM Set-up” screen.
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