2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE light

Listed below are the available Drive Modes:
Track Mode
Selecting “Track” with the Selec-Track switch will activate the configu-
ration for typical track driving. The Transmission, Stability Control,
All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their
“Track” settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.Sport Mode
Selecting “Sport” with the Selec-Track switch will activate the configu-
ration for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission, Stability Con-
trol, All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to
their “Sport” settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled.
Drive Modes — Track
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Tow ModeSelecting “Tow” with the Selec-Track switch will activate the configu-
ration for towing a trailer or hauling heavy loads in the cargo area. 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.
Drive Modes - Tow
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Snow Mode
Selecting “Snow” with the Selec-Track switch will activate snow mode
for use on loose traction surfaces. When in Snow mode (depending on
certain operating conditions), the transmission will use second gear
(rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage.
The Transmission is set to “Snow” setting highlighted in blue. StabilityControl 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 “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Paddle shifters can be enabled or disabled by pressing the “Snow
Set-up” button on the touchscreen.
Drive Mode Snow
Snow Mode Set-Up
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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 and Suspension 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 Setup (Default)
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Race Options
Press the “Race Options” button on the touchscreen while in the Drive
Modes screen, to display the vehicle’s Launch Control screen. Within
Race Options, you can activate, deactivate, and adjust the RPM values
for the Launch Control and Shift Light features.
Refer to “Shift Light” in this section for further information on shift
light features.Launch Control
WARNING!
Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and
should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that
this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the
performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents.
Race Options
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Shift Light
Your vehicle is equipped with a shift light feature that illuminates the
back lighting of the tachometer (in red) within the instrument cluster
display. This feature is a visual cue to manually up-shift using the
paddle shifters or shifting the transmission gear selector.To actuate the Shift Light feature, press the “Shift Light” button on the
touchscreen, then press the “Shift Light On” button on the touch-
screen. Activation is shown on the instrument cluster display. Pressing
the “Shift Light RPM Set-Up” button on the touchscreen will take you
to the Shift Light RPM Set-Up screen.
NOTE:
You must be in Paddle Shift Mode, or the transmission gear
selector must be in manual shift in order to activate the shift light.
Shift Light In Paddle Shift Mode
Shift Light RPM Set-Up
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The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift light to
illuminate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8. Pressing and releasing the
up/down arrow buttons above and below each listed gear, the RPM
values will change in increments of 250 RPM. The Shift Light setup
screen may only be accessed if the feature is enabled, press the “Reset
to factory default” button on the touchscreen to change back to factory
settings, or press the “Shift Light Off” button on the touchscreen to
turn the system off completely.Valet Mode
To enter Valet Mode press the “Valet” button on the touchscreen and a
popup screen will ask you if you would like to enter Valet Mode, after
selecting “Yes” you will be asked to enter a four digit PIN code. The
PIN code is not predetermined, so you are free to select any four digit
numeric combination that will be easy to remember.
Valet Mode Activation
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