2018 JEEP CHEROKEE cruise control

The driver's preferred units can be selected
through the instrument panel settings if
equipped. Refer to “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual for
further information. The speed increment
shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit
of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
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
instrument cluster display.
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
instrument cluster display.
Resume
If there is a set speed in memory, push the
RES (resume) button and remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal. The instrument
cluster display will show the last set speed.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle stays at standstill for longerthan two seconds, the driver will either have
to push the RES (resume) button or apply
the accelerator pedal to reengage the ACC
to the existing set speed.
• ACC cannot be resumed if there is a station- ary vehicle in-front of your vehicle in close
proximity.
WARNING!
The Resume function should only be used
if traffic and road conditions permit. Re-
suming a set speed that is too high or too
WARNING!
low for prevailing traffic and road condi-
tions could cause the vehicle to accelerate
or decelerate too sharply for safe opera-
tion. Failure to follow these warnings can
result in a collision and death or serious
personal injury.
Deactivation
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 ap-
pear in the instrument cluster display to in-
dicate the ACC is off.
Setting The Following Distance
The specified following distance for ACC can
be set by varying the distance setting be-
tween four bars (longest), three bars (long),
two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using
this distance setting and the vehicle speed,
ACC calculates and sets the distance to the
vehicle ahead. This distance setting appears
in the instrument cluster display.
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• To increase the distance setting, push theDistance Setting—Increase button and re-
lease. Each time the button is pushed, the
distance setting increases by one bar (lon-
ger).
• To decrease the distance setting, push the Distance Setting—Decrease button and re-
lease. Each time the button is pushed, the
distance setting decreases by one bar
(shorter).
Changing Modes
If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode
can be turned off and the system can be
operated as a Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control mode. When in the Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control mode the distance
setting feature will be disabled and the sys-
tem will maintain the speed you set.
• To change between the different cruisecontrol modes, push the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) on/off button which turns the
ACC and the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control off. • Pushing the Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control on/off button will result in turning
on (changing to) the Normal (Fixed Speed)
Cruise Control mode.
Refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Con-
trol Mode” in “Starting And Operating” in
your Owner's Manual for further information.
WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve-
nience system. It is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to be attentive of
road, traffic, and weather conditions, ve-
hicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead;
and, most importantly, brake operation to
ensure safe operation of the vehicle under
all road conditions. Your complete atten-
tion is always required while driving to
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Fail-
ure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision and death or serious personal
injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a
WARNING!
stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a
disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather
conditions into account, and may be
limited upon adverse sight distance con-
ditions.
• Does not always fully recognize complex
driving conditions, which can result in
wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop
while following a target vehicle and hold
the vehicle for 2 seconds in the stop
position. If the target vehicle does not
start moving within two seconds the ACC
system will display a message that the
system will release the brakes and that
the brakes must be applied manually. An
audible chime will sound when the
brakes are released.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy
snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex
driving situations (i.e., in highway con-
struction zones).
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WARNING!
• When entering a turn lane or highway offramp; when driving on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or
have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
• When towing a trailer up or down steep
slopes.
• When circumstances do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed.
The Cruise Control system has two control
modes:
•
Adaptive Cruise Control mode for main-
taining an appropriate distance between
vehicles.
• Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
mode for cruising at a constant preset
speed. For additional information, refer
to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode” in your Owner’s Manual for fur-
ther information.
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control will not
react to preceding vehicles. Always be aware
of the mode selected. You can change the
mode by using the Cruise Control buttons.
The two control modes function differently.
Always confirm which mode is selected.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK
ASSIST
ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the
rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind
the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of
view. The sensors can detect obstacles from
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to
79 inches (200 cm) from the rear fascia/
bumper in the horizontal direction, depend-
ing on the location, type and orientation of
the obstacle.
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with
the ParkSense switch, located on the switch
panel below the Uconnect display.
When the ParkSense switch is pushed to
disable the system, the instrument cluster
display will show the “PARKSENSE OFF”
message for approximately five seconds. Re-
fer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Get-
ting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
When the gear selector is moved to REVERSE
and the system is disabled, the instrument
cluster display will show the “PARKSENSE
OFF” message for as long as the vehicle is in
REVERSE.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when
ParkSense is disabled or requires service.
The ParkSense switch LED will be off when
the system is enabled. If the ParkSense
switch is pushed, and requires service, the
ParkSense switch LED will blink momen-
tarily, and then the LED will be on.
Instrument Cluster Display — Warning
The ParkSense Warning screen will only be
displayed if Sound and Display is selected
from the Customer - Programmable Features
section of the Uconnect System. Refer to
"Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your
Owner's Manual for further information.
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Accessories..................241
Mopar ...................241
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off .................143, 145
On..................143, 145
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ..................143
Additives, Fuel ................233
AirBag .....................96 Air Bag Operation .............97
Air Bag Warning Light ..........95
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .102
Enhanced Accident Response . . . .193
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ......193
Front Air Bag ...............96
If Deployment Occurs .........102
Knee Impact Bolsters ..........98
Maintaining Your Air Bag System . .103
Maintenance ...............103
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light . .96
Transporting Pets ............116
Air Bag Light ............56, 95, 117
Air Conditioning Filter ............44
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ......43
Air Conditioning System ...........42Air Pressure
Tires ................... .217
Alarm Arm The System .............18
Disarm The System ............18
Security Alarm ..............57
Alarm (Security Alarm) ............18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .......18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ...........130
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle ....................3
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........237
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .......68
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...........61
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......18
Assist, Hill Start ................70
Audio Jack ..................257
Automatic Door Locks ............22
Automatic Headlights ..........30, 31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .42
Automatic Transaxle ............128
Automatic Transmission ..........129
Adding Fluid ..............240
Fluid

Level Check ............210
Fluid Level Check ...........210 Fluid Type
................240
Auto Up Power Windows ...........44
Back-Up ...................154
Back-Up Camera ..............154
Battery ..................58, 211
Charging System Light ..........58
Belts, Seat ..................117
Blind Spot Monitoring ............79
Brake Assist System .............69
Brake Control System, Electronic .....69
Brake Fluid ..............209, 240
Brake System ................209
Fluid Check ...........209, 240
Master Cylinder .............209
Parking ..................124
Warning Light ...............56
Brake/Transmission Interlock .......129
Bulb Replacement .............160
Bulbs, Light .................118
Camera ....................154
Capacities, Fluid ..............237
Caps, Filler Fuel ................155, 188
INDEX
299

Oil (Engine)...............204
Oil (Engine) .....204, 205, 206, 207
Carbon Monoxide Warning .........116
Car Washes ..................226
Change Oil Indicator .............55
Changing A Flat Tire .........173, 216
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . .116
Checks, Safety ................116
Child Restraints How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat
Belt ....................115
Child Safety Locks ..............22
Clean Air Gasoline .............232
Cleaning Wheels ..................222
Climate Control .............35, 276
Manual ...................35
Clock .....................248
Clock Setting .................248
Cold Weather Operation ..........121
Compact Spare Tire .............221
Cooling System ...............208
Coolant Capacity ............237
Inspection ................208
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ............237, 238
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......141Cruise Light
................64, 65
Customer Assistance ............280
Customer Programmable Features . . . .256
Daytime Running Lights ...........30
Dealer Service ................211
Defroster, Windshield ............117
Diagnostic System, Onboard ........66
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ...............208
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........190
Disturb ................... .267
Do Not Disturb ................278
Door Ajar ....................59
Door

Ajar Light ................59
Door Locks, Automatic ............22
Electric Brake Control System Anti-Lock Brake System .........68
Electronic Roll Mitigation .....71, 74
Electric Parking Brake ...........124
Electronic Brake Control System ......69
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................141
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....71
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .....................58 Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher ........160
Jacking ..............173, 216
Jump Starting ..............186
Overheating ...............188
Towing ..................190
Engine ..........204, 205, 206, 207
Break-In Recommendations .....123
Checking Oil Level ...........208
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........238
Cooling ..................208
Exhaust Gas Caution ..........116
Jump Starting ..............186
Oil .................237, 238
Oil Filler Cap ..............204
Oil Filler Cap ...............204
Oil Filler Cap .......205, 206, 207
Oil Selection ..............237
Overheating ...............188
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............102, 193
Ethanol ....................232
Exhaust Gas Cautions ...........116
Exhaust System ...............116
Exterior Lights ................118
INDEX
300

Lap/Shoulder Belts..............89
Latches ....................118
Hood ....................47
Leaks, Fluid .................118
Life Of Tires .................219
Liftgate ..................48, 49
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer .......34
Light Bulbs ..................118
Lights .....................118
AirBag ................56, 95
AirBag ..................117
Brake Assist Warning ...........74
Brake Warning ...............56
Bulb Replacement ...........160
Cruise .................64, 65
Daytime Running ............30
Engine Temperature Warning .....58
Exterior ..................118
Fog .....................63
Hazard Warning Flasher ........160
Headlights .................30
Hill Descent Control Indicator .....76
Low Fuel ..................62
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..............59
Park ....................31
Park .....................64 Rear Fog
.................163
Seat Belt Reminder ...........56
Security Alarm ..............57
Service ..................160
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ....60
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .82
Traction Control ..............74
Turn Signal ..............32, 64
Turn Signals ...............118
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ................58
Locks Automatic Door ..............22
Child Protection .............22
Steering Wheel ..............17
Low Tire Pressure System ..........82
Lug Nuts ...................231
Maintenance Free Battery .........211
Maintenance Schedule ..........
.196
Malfunction

Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ...................59
Manual Transmission ........126, 210
Fluid Level Check ...........210
Lubricant Selection ..........240
Shift Speeds ..............126
Media Hub ..................273 Memory Feature (Memory Seat)
......23
Memory Seat ..................23
Memory Seats And Radio ..........23
Methanol ...................232
Methanol Fuel ................232
Mirrors .....................29
Heated ...................29
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle ....................3
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .......82
Mopar .....................241
Mopar Accessories .............241
Navigation ...............258, 276
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......123
Occupant Restraints .............87
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .231, 238
Oil Change Indicator .............55
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .........55
Oil, Engine ..................238
Capacity .................237
Checking .................208
Dipstick .................208
Filter ...................238
Pressure Warning Light .........57
Recommendation ...........237
INDEX
302

Inspection................117
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .....92
Operating Instructions .........91
Pregnant Women .............93
Pretensioners ...............93
Rear Seat .................89
Reminder .................56
Untwisting Procedure ..........92
Seats ....................23, 24
Head Restraints .............25
Heated ...................24
Memory ..................23
Vented ...................25
Ventilated .................25
Security Alarm ..............18, 57
Arm The System .............18
Disarm The System ............18
Selec-Terrain .................135
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....238
Sentry Key Replacement ..........15
Service Assistance .............280
Shifting Automatic Transmission ........129
Manual Transmission .........126
Shift Lever Override .............189
Shoulder Belts .................89
Signals, Turn ............32, 64, 118 Siri
...................276, 277
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .........223
Snow Tires ..................221
Sound Systems (Radio) .......257, 258
Spare Tire ...................221
Spare Tires ...............221, 222
Spark Plugs .................238
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .............238
Oil .....................238
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............142, 143
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ........144
Cancel ..................143
Distance Setting (ACC Only). .142, 145
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......146
Set ....................141
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......141
Starting .................17, 121
Cold Weather ..............121
Remote ..................17
Starting Procedures .............121
Steering Tilt Column ................28
Wheel, Heated ..............28
Wheel Lock ................17
Wheel, Tilt .................28 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls ..................246
Storage, Vehicle ................43
Stuck, Freeing ................189
Sunroof Closing ...................46
Opening ..................46
Venting ...................46
Sun Roof ....................45
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag ...................96
Sway Control, Trailer .............75
System, Remote Starting ..........17
Telescoping Steering Column ........28
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .42
Text Messaging .........268, 269, 275
Tilt Steering Column .............28
Time Delay, Headlight ............31
Tires ...............118, 216, 221
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..........219
Air Pressure ...............216
Chains ..................223
Changing .............173, 216
Compact Spare .............221
General Information ..........216
General Information ..........221
INDEX
304