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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 89 Red Warning Lights ..........................................89
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................92
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................96
Green Indicator Lights......................................96
White Indicator Lights ......................................97
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................97
Gray Indicator Lights ........................................98
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II  ....... 98
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) 
Cybersecurity ....................................................98
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 
PROGRAMS ............................................................ 99
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................... 100
Normal Starting ............................................. 100
Cold Weather Operation 
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)  ............................ 101
Extended Park Starting ................................. 101After Starting — Warming Up The Engine..... 101
If Engine Fails To Start  ................................. 101Stopping The Engine ..................................... 102
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 102 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS  ....... 102
PARK BRAKE ....................................................... 103
Electric Park Brake (EPB)  ............................ 103
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 106
Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 107Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) 
System ........................................................... 107
6-Speed Or 9-Speed Automatic 
Transmission  ................................................ 107
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 112
Jeep® Active Drive ........................................ 112
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED ....................... 113
Mode Selection Guide................................... 113
POWER STEERING .............................................. 114
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 114
Autostop Mode .............................................. 114
Possible Reasons The Engine Does 
Not Autostop .................................................. 115
To Start The Engine While In Autostop 
Mode .............................................................. 115
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 116
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start 
System ........................................................... 116
System Malfunction ...................................... 116 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 116
Cruise Control................................................ 117
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 118
TRAFFIC SIGN ASSIST SYSTEM — 
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 127
Activation/Deactivation ................................ 127Traffic Sign Assist Modes ............................. 127Indications On The Display ........................... 128
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 129
Operation ....................................................... 129Turning Highway Assist On Or Off................. 130
Indications On The Display ........................... 131
System Status ............................................... 132System Operation/Limitations ..................... 132
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..................................... 133
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 133
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 133
ParkSense Display ........................................ 133
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 136
Service The ParkSense Park Assist 
System ........................................................... 137
Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 137
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 137Side Distance Warning (SDW) System......... 138
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118STARTING AND OPERATING  
Metric Speed (km/h)
Pushing the SET (+) , or SET (-) button once will 
result in a 1 km/h speed adjustment. Each 
subsequent tap of the button results in an 
adjustment of 1 km/h.
If the button is continually pushed, the set 
speed will continue to adjust until the button is 
released, then the new set speed will be estab -
lished.
To Accelerate For Passing
While the Cruise Control is set, press the 
accelerator to pass as you would normally. When 
the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the 
set speed.
USING CRUISE CONTROL ON HILLS
The transmission may downshift on hills to 
maintain the vehicle set speed.
The Cruise Control system maintains speed up and 
down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills 
is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or 
gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive 
without Cruise Control.
To Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES 
button and release. Resume can be used at any 
speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate
A tap on the brake pedal, or pushing the CANC 
button, or normal brake pressure will deactivate 
the Cruise Control system without erasing the set 
speed from memory.
The following conditions will also deactivate the 
Cruise Control without erasing the set speed from 
memory:
Vehicle parking brake is applied
Stability event occurs
Gear selector is moved out of DRIVE
Engine overspeed occurs
Pushing the on/off button or placing the ignition in 
the OFF position, will erase the set speed from 
memory.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving 
convenience provided by Cruise Control while 
traveling on highways and major roadways. 
However, it is not a safety system and not designed 
to prevent collisions. The Cruise Control function 
performs differently if your vehicle is not equipped 
with ACC   Ú page 117.
ACC will allow you to keep Cruise Control engaged 
in light to moderate traffic conditions without the 
constant need to reset your speed. ACC utilizes a 
radar sensor and a forward facing camera 
designed to detect a vehicle directly ahead of you 
to maintain a set speed.
NOTE:
If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC 
will apply limited braking or accelerate (not to 
exceed the original set speed) automatically to 
maintain a preset following distance, while 
matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.
Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifica -
tions to the vehicle will affect the performance 
of the Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Colli -
sion Warning system.
Fixed Speed Cruise Control (ACC not enabled) 
will not detect vehicles directly ahead of you. 
Always be aware of the feature selected  
Ú page 328.
WARNING!
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the 
system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your 
vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and 
you could lose control and have an accident. Do 
not use Cruise Control in heavy traffic or on roads 
that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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Setting The Following Distance In ACC
The specified following distance for ACC can be set 
by varying the distance setting between 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 will show in the instrument cluster display.
Distance Settings
To increase the distance setting, push the 
Distance Increase button and release. Each time 
the button is pushed, the distance setting 
increases by one bar (longer). To decrease the distance setting, push the 
Distance Decrease button and release. Each time 
the button is pushed, the distance setting 
decreases by one bar (shorter).
If a slower moving vehicle is detected in the same 
lane, the instrument cluster display will show the 
ACC Set With Target Detected Light. The system 
will then adjust vehicle speed automatically to 
maintain the distance setting, regardless of the set 
speed.
The vehicle will then maintain the set distance 
until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed above 
the set speed.
The vehicle ahead moves out of your lane or 
view of the sensor.
The distance setting is changed.
The system disengages  Ú
page 120.
The maximum braking applied by ACC is limited; 
however, the driver can always apply the brakes 
manually, if necessary.
NOTE:The brake lights will illuminate whenever the ACC 
system applies the brakes.
A Proximity Warning will alert the driver if ACC 
predicts that its maximum braking level is not 
sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this 
occurs, a visual alert “BRAKE!” will flash in the  instrument cluster display and a chime will sound 
while ACC continues to apply its maximum braking 
force.
NOTE:The “BRAKE!” screen in the instrument cluster 
display is a warning for the driver to take action 
and does not necessarily mean that the Forward 
Collision Warning system is applying the brakes 
autonomously.
Overtake Aid
When driving with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
engaged and following a vehicle, the system will 
provide an additional acceleration up to the ACC 
set speed to assist in passing the vehicle. This 
additional acceleration is triggered when the driver 
utilizes the left turn signal and will only be active 
when passing on the left hand side.
ACC Operation At Stop
In the event that the ACC system brings your 
vehicle to a standstill while following a vehicle in 
front, if the vehicle in front starts moving within two 
seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, your 
vehicle will resume motion without the need for 
any driver action.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving within 
two seconds of your vehicle coming to a standstill, 
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.
1 — Longest Distance Setting (Four Bars)
2 — Medium Distance Setting (Two Bars)
3 — Long Distance Setting (Three Bars)
4 — Short Distance Setting (One Bar)
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NOTE:After the ACC system holds your vehicle at a stand -
still for approximately three consecutive minutes, 
the parking brake will be activated, and the ACC 
system will be cancelled.
While ACC is holding your vehicle at a standstill, if 
the driver seat belt is unbuckled or the driver door 
is opened, the parking brake will be activated, and 
the ACC system will be cancelled.
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“WIPE FRONT RADAR SENSOR IN FRONT OF 
VEHICLE” WARNING
The “ACC Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” 
warning will display and a chime will sound when 
conditions temporarily limit system performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, 
such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may 
also become temporarily blinded due to  obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these 
cases, the instrument cluster display will display 
the above message and the system will deactivate.
This message can sometimes be displayed while 
driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. ice and snow, 
or tunnels with reflective tiles). The ACC system will 
recover after the vehicle has left these areas. 
Under rare conditions, when the radar is not 
tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this 
warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:If the “ACC Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” 
warning is active, Fixed Speed Cruise Control is still 
available.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver 
should examine the sensor. It may require cleaning 
or removal of an obstruction. The sensor is located 
in the center of the vehicle behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC system operating properly, it is 
important to note the following maintenance 
items:
Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the 
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to 
damage the sensor lens.
Do not remove any screws from the sensor. 
Doing so could cause an ACC system malfunc
-
tion or failure and require a sensor realignment.
If the sensor or front end of the vehicle is 
damaged due to a collision, see an authorized 
dealer for service.
Do not attach or install any accessories near the 
sensor, including transparent material or after -
market grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC 
system failure or malfunction.
When the condition that deactivated the system is 
no longer present, the system will return to the 
“Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will resume 
function by simply reactivating it.
NOTE:
If the “ACC Unavailable Wipe Front Radar 
Sensor” message occurs frequently (e.g. more 
than once on every trip) without any snow, rain, 
mud, or other obstruction, have the radar 
sensor realigned at an authorized dealer.
Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an 
aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not 
recommended. Doing so may block the sensor 
and inhibit ACC operation.
WARNING!
When the ACC system is resumed, the driver 
must ensure that there are no pedestrians, 
vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle. 
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a 
collision and death or serious personal injury.
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HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
OPERATION
The Highway Assist system (HAS) is combined with 
the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system, and 
centers the vehicle in the driving lane while 
traveling on controlled access highways at speeds 
up to 90 mph (145 km/h).
For ACC system operating instructions and system 
limitations, see  Ú page 118.
NOTE:
The driver should always obey traffic laws and 
speed limits. Never drive above applicable 
speed limit restrictions.
The driver can override HAS at any time by 
braking, accelerating, or steering the vehicle.
Just like ACC, HAS will maintain a set speed as long 
as the set distance between your vehicle and the 
vehicle in front is maintained. HAS will also keep 
your vehicle centered between the lane lines, and 
monitor for other vehicles in adjacent lanes by 
utilizing the Blind Spot Monitoring sensors. HAS uses sensors within the steering wheel to 
measure driver attentiveness. HAS requires the 
driver’s hands on the steering wheel at all times. 
The system will generally aim to keep the vehicle 
centered in the lane, but when the driver turns the 
steering wheel (e.g. to move further away from a 
large vehicle in the next lane) the system will 
reduce its control and enter "co-steering" mode. 
While in co-steering mode, the system will provide 
reduced assistance and allow the driver to control 
the path of the vehicle. Once the driver stops 
providing input to the steering wheel, the system 
will require a few seconds to fully resume lane 
centering assistance, especially during curves.
WARNING!
The Highway Assist system is a convenience 
system. It is not a substitute for active driver 
involvement. It is always the driver’s 
responsibility to be attentive of road traffic, 
weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to 
the vehicle ahead, position in the lane compared 
to other vehicles, and brake operation to ensure 
safe operation of the vehicle under all road 
conditions. Your complete attention is always 
required while driving to maintain safe control of 
your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can 
result in a collision and death or serious 
personal injury.
You should turn off the Highway Assist system:
When driving in complex driving situations 
(e.g. urban environments, construction zones, 
etc.), adverse weather (e.g. rain, snow, fog, 
sleet, dust), or adverse road conditions 
(e.g. heavy traffic, worn or missing lane 
markings, etc.).
When entering a highway off ramp, when 
driving on roads that are, icy, snow covered, or 
slippery.
When circumstances do not allow safe driving 
at a constant speed.
WARNING!
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PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — 
IF EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is 
intended to assist the driver during parallel, 
perpendicular, and parallel park exit maneuvers by 
identifying a proper parking space, providing 
audible/visual instructions, and controlling the 
steering wheel. The ParkSense Active Park Assist 
system is defined as “semi-automatic” since the 
driver maintains control of the accelerator, gear 
selector and brakes. Depending on the driver's 
parking maneuver selection, the ParkSense Active  Park Assist system is capable of maneuvering a 
vehicle into a parallel or a perpendicular parking 
space on either side (i.e., driver side or passenger 
side), as well as exiting a parallel parking space.
NOTE:
The driver is always responsible for controlling 
the vehicle, responsible for any surrounding 
objects, and must intervene as required.
The system is designed to assist the driver and 
not to substitute the driver.
During a semi-automatic maneuver, if the driver 
touches the steering wheel after being 
instructed to remove their hands from the 
steering wheel, the system will cancel, and the 
driver will be required to manually complete the 
parking maneuver.
The system may not work in all conditions 
(e.g. environmental conditions such as heavy 
rain, snow, etc., or if searching for a parking 
space that has surfaces that will absorb the 
ultrasonic sensor waves).
New vehicles from the dealer must have at least 
30 miles (48 km) accumulated before the Park
-
Sense Active Park Assist system is fully cali -
brated and performs accurately. This is due to 
the system’s dynamic vehicle calibration to 
improve the performance of the feature.
ENABLING AND DISABLING THE 
P
ARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST 
S
YSTEM
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system 
can be enabled and disabled with the 
ParkSense Active Park Assist switch, 
located on the switch panel below the 
Uconnect display.
To enable or disable the ParkSense Active Park 
Assist system, push the ParkSense Active Park 
Assist switch once (LED turns on). Pushing the 
switch a second time will disable the system
(LED turns off).
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will turn 
off automatically for any of the following 
conditions: 
Parking maneuver is complete.
Vehicle speed is greater than 18 mph 
(30 km/h) when searching for a parking space.
Vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (7 km/h)  during active steering guidance into the parking 
space.
Steering Wheel is touched during active 
steering guidance into the parking space.
ParkSense Park Assist switch is pushed.
CAUTION!
ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is 
unable to recognize every obstacle, including 
small obstacles. Parking curbs might be 
temporarily detected or not detected at all. 
Obstacles located above or below the sensors 
will not be detected when they are in close 
proximity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using 
ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time 
when an obstacle is detected. It is recom -
mended that the driver looks over his/her 
shoulder when using ParkSense.
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NOTE:
It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake 
and accelerator during the semi-automatic 
parking maneuver.
It is the driver's responsibility to use the brake 
and stop the vehicle. The driver should check 
their surroundings and be prepared to stop the 
vehicle either when instructed to, or when driver 
intervention is required.
When the system instructs the driver to remove 
their hands from the steering wheel, the driver 
should check their surroundings and begin to 
back up slowly.
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system will 
allow a maximum of six shifts between DRIVE 
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be 
completed within six shifts, the system will 
cancel and the instrument cluster display will 
instruct the driver to complete the maneuver 
manually.
The system will cancel the maneuver if the 
vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during 
active steering guidance into the parking space. 
The system will provide a warning to the driver 
at 3 mph (5 km/h) that tells them to slow down. 
The driver is then responsible for completing the 
maneuver if the system is canceled.
If the system is canceled during the maneuver 
for any reason, the driver must take control of 
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when performing 
parallel or perpendicular parking maneuvers 
even when using the ParkSense Active Park 
Assist system. Always check carefully behind 
and in front of your vehicle, look behind and in 
front of you, and be sure to check for pedes
-
trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, 
and blind spots before backing up and moving 
forward. You are responsible for safety and 
must continue to pay attention to your 
surroundings. Failure to do so can result in 
serious injury or death.
Before using the ParkSense Active Park Assist 
system, it is strongly recommended that the 
ball mount and hitch ball assembly be discon -
nected from the vehicle when the vehicle is 
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result 
in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles 
because the hitch ball will be much closer to 
the obstacle than the rear fascia when the 
vehicle sounds the continuous tone. Also, the 
sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch 
ball assembly, depending on its size and 
shape, giving a false indication that an 
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system is 
only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize 
every obstacle, including small obstacles. 
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected 
or not detected at all. Obstacles located above 
or below the sensors will not be detected 
when they are in close proximity.
WARNING!
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EXITING THE PARKING SPACE
NOTE:The function does not work for exiting a perpen -
dicular parking space, but only exiting parallel 
parking spaces.
Activation
To activate this function, shift to DRIVE, push the 
ParkSense Active Park Assist switch, and then use 
the steering wheel arrow buttons to select the 
Parallel Park Exit feature. After the selection, the 
system activates and instructs the driver through 
the instrument cluster display about the 
operations that have to be carried out to perform 
the maneuver correctly.
Start Of Maneuver
During the maneuver, the system asks the driver to 
shift to REVERSE, and operate the turn signal in 
the direction you want to exit. Let go of the steering 
wheel and use the brake or accelerator pedals  while the system handles the steering 
automatically for exiting the parking space. If the 
driver continues to carry out a voluntary or 
involuntary action on the steering wheel during the 
exit maneuver (touching or holding the steering 
wheel to prevent its movement), the maneuver will 
be interrupted.
Shift To Reverse Then Move Backward
Shift To Drive Then Move Forward
 End Of Maneuver
The semi-automatic maneuver ends when the 
display shows the message of a completed 
maneuver. At the end of the maneuver, the system 
gives back the vehicle control to the driver.
Important Information
If the sensors undergo impact which alters their 
position, the system operation could be greatly 
affected.
The sensors reach top performance after the 
vehicle has gone about 30 miles (50 km) due to 
the dynamic tire circumference calculations 
used for parking.
Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly, taking 
care not to scratch or damage them. The 
sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, 
slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to do so can 
result in the system not working properly. The 
ParkSense system might not detect an obstacle 
behind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it 
could provide a false indication that an obstacle 
is behind or in front of the fascia/bumper.
Construction equipment, large trucks, and 
other vibrations could affect the performance 
of ParkSense.
Sensors may detect a nonexistent obstacle 
(echo noise) due to mechanical noises, for 
example while washing the vehicle or in the 
case of rain, strong wind, and hail.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using 
the ParkSense Active Park Assist system in 
order to be able to stop in time when an 
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that 
the driver looks over his/her shoulder when 
using the ParkSense Active Park Assist 
system.
CAUTION!
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