2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning lights

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As the system detects driver inattentiveness as
previously described Ú page 152, the system
status indicator lights will change from green, to
yellow, to red. The following indicators will change
in color as warnings to the driver escalate:
Active Driving Assist Indicator (steering wheel
icon in the instrument cluster display or Head
Up Display [if equipped])
Glow effect of the instrument cluster display
For Hands-Free ADA only, light strips in the
driver and front passenger’s door panels (red
and green only)
For Base ADA, if driver attention is not returned,
the system will deactivate.
For Hands-Free ADA, if driver attention is not
returned, the system will perform a Stop-In-Lane
maneuver. Once the vehicle is at a standstill, the
vehicle will be shifted to PARK and the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) will be applied. Then, the vehicle will
attempt to place an emergency call through the
Assist and SOS system. If too many Stop-In-Lane
maneuvers are initiated, or if one is completed, the
system will be unavailable until the ignition is
cycled OFF, then back to ON.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Off
ADA is not turned on/enabled by the driver. Active Driving Assist Indicators Are White
ADA is turned on/enabled by the driver, but the
system is not actively steering and providing
speed control for the vehicle.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Green
System is actively steering and providing speed
control for the vehicle and the system detects
driver is attentive.
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Yellow
Driver inattentiveness has been detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel, or look back toward the road (if
equipped with the Hands-Free system).
Active Driving Assist Indicators Are Red
Driver inattentiveness is still being detected, or
driver take-over is being requested, warning the
driver to place hands on the steering wheel, or if
equipped with the Hands-Free system, take
control of the vehicle.
NOTE:For both Base ADA and Hands-Free ADA, the driver
MUST replace hands on the steering wheel and
take control of the vehicle when the system is
deactivated.
Active Driving Assist Cancelled Message

SYSTEM STATUS
Along with changes in the system’s indicator lights
(green, yellow, and red), the system can also issue
several accompanying warnings intended to
provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid
or mitigate a potential collision.
Base Active Driving Assist System
Two haptic brake jerk warnings will be issued
(red warning light is being issued).
A steering wheel vibration warning (if enabled)
will occur if the vehicle crosses a lane marker,
for example, when driving on a tight curve. The
steering wheel vibration feature can be turned
on or off within the Uconnect system
Ú
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Hands-Free Active Driving Assist System
Two haptic brake jerk warnings will be issued
(red warning light is being issued).
A seat vibration warning will occur (red warning
light is being issued).
The driver can take control of the vehicle at
anytime to override the warnings by pressing the
gas or brake pedal, moving the steering wheel, and
being attentive to the road.
SYSTEM OPERATION/LIMITATIONS
The Base Active Driving Assist and Hands-Free
Active Driving Assist systems DO NOT:
Warn or prevent collisions with other vehicles
Steer your vehicle around stopped vehicles,
slower vehicles, construction zones or equip -
ment, pedestrians, or animals
Respond to traffic lights or stop signs
Merge onto highways or exit off ramps
Change lanes (exception: Hands-Free, only
when initiated by the driver)
React to cross traffic
NOTE:Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a core component
of ADA. For ACC system limitations Ú page 142.
The Active Driving Assist system may have limited
or reduced functionality when one of the following
conditions occur:
The vehicle’s radar sensors and/or forward
facing camera is damaged, covered,
misaligned, or obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice,
snow, etc.)
WARNING!
Active Driving Assist is an SAE Level 2 Driver
Assist feature, requiring driver attention at all
times. To prevent serious injury or death:
Always remember that the Active Driving
Assist system is a convenience system that
cannot accurately detect all situations.
Complete attention is always required while
driving, even when using the Active Driving
Assist system.
Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the vehicle in the event that the
Active Driving Assist system deactivates, or
otherwise lacks full functionality as described
further before and after this statement.
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel
when the Base Active Driving Assist system is
activated.
Always keep your eyes on the road when the
Hands-Free Active Driving Assist system is
activated.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
and pay attention to traffic conditions.
Do not use a hand held device when either
Base, or Hands-Free Active Driving Assist
system is engaged.
Always pay attention to the road when the
Hands-Free Active Driving Assist system is
engaged. The Active Driving Assist system will
not steer to avoid safety hazards, construction
zones, objects, or road impediments. You
need to take control to steer and brake the
vehicle in such situations, and when merging
into traffic, exiting the highway, making a turn
for crossing traffic, or stopping for traffic
control devices.
Do not place any objects on the steering wheel
(e.g. steering wheel covers) which could inter -
fere with the hand detection sensors.
WARNING!

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Cleaning The TrailCam
Press and hold the Clean Camera button located
on the TrailCam view to wash the TrailCam. Washer
fluid will stop when the button is released. The
camera can be washed up to 20 seconds at a time
while holding the button.
NOTE:
Pressing the Clean Camera button will also
wash the Night Vision camera (if equipped).
If the front window washer feature is activated,
all of the front cameras on the vehicle will be
washed as well. The front camera washers will
not operate when the low washer fluid warning
is displayed.
When enabled, active dynamic tire lines are
projected on the ground plane of the TrailCam view
based on the steering wheel position.
FAMCAM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The FamCam system consists of an interior
monitoring camera mounted on the headliner that
allows the driver to view cargo/passengers in the
rear interior of the vehicle through the Uconnect
screen. To activate the feature, press the
FamCam button in the Controls tab of the
Vehicle menu. The FamCam feature can
also be accessed from the App Drawer, or
the status bar at the top of the Uconnect display. The display will show the entire view inside the
vehicle on the left side of the screen, and will show
a zoomed in view of the selected seat on the right
side of the screen.

FamCam Display Example (7 Passenger Vehicle Shown)

To change the seat shown in the zoomed in view,
press a different seat location on the left side of
the display. The zoomed in view will then show the
new seat location. By default, the second row
driver’s side seat will be displayed in the zoomed in
view.
The display will appear in color in well-lit conditions
and will appear black and white in low light
conditions.
If the driver shifts into REVERSE or presses the X
on the screen, the view will close. Otherwise, the
FamCam view will remain on the display.
NOTE:When FamCam is turned off, the selected seat in
the zoomed in view on the right side of the display
will be retained. The next time the feature is acti -
vated, the same seat will be shown in the zoomed
in view.
NIGHT VISION CAMERA SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Night Vision
Camera system which uses an infrared camera to
view the area ahead of the vehicle, beyond the
headlights, to detect people and large animals
when it is dark outside.
The system detects pedestrians or large animals
by measuring the temperature difference between
the object and the surrounding area.
The thermal objects detected by the camera can
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Scroll to the Night Vision page in the instrument
cluster display menu Ú page 103 to display the
Night Vision screen.
Warm objects (e.g. animals) will appear lighter on
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NOTE:
Night Vision only shows objects of interest that
are warmer or colder than the surroundings.
Adjust the instrument cluster dimmer control
brightness to make the image appear brighter
or dimmer.
To exit out of the Night Vision screen, select a
different menu in the instrument cluster display.
A yellow or red border and box highlight will appear
around objects of interest. More than one object of
interest may be highlighted.

Highlight Around Objects Of Interest

The highlighting of the object(s) of interest will
update in real time based upon the current Night
Vision assessment.
The two categories of Night Vision warnings are
Pedestrian Warnings and Animal Warnings. A Pedestrian or Animal Warning is considered
either Level 1 or Level 2. Level 1 warnings are
yellow, and Level 2 warnings are red. The colors
are not configurable.
Level 1 Warnings:
Yellow telltale in the instrument cluster display
Yellow highlights around the detected pedes
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trian/animal
Occurs when the vehicle is moving at speeds
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h) and the target is
in or approaching the vehicle path
Level 2 Warnings:
Red telltale in the instrument cluster display
Red highlights around the detected pedestrian/
animal
Occurs when the vehicle is moving at speeds
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h) and a collision
with the detected pedestrian/animal is possible
The pedestrian/animal is directly in the vehicle
path, close to the headlight area
A video pop-up will display when there is a target
detected and the instrument cluster display is
not showing the Night Vision page
A chime will sound for a Level 2 Warning detec-
tion event
Only one telltale can be displayed at a time based
upon priority.
The priority order of the warnings from highest to
lowest is:

1. Pedestrian Warning Level 2

2. Animal Warning Level 2
3. Pedestrian Warning Level 1
4. Animal Warning Level 1
Level 2 Warnings may display in the Head Up
Display (if equipped).
NOTE:If the vehicle is stopped, or slowing down, all Level
2 warnings become Level 1 warnings.
You can enable or disable the warnings within the
Uconnect system Ú page 204.
If the warnings are off, the telltales, chimes, and
warning messages will all be off. Pedestrians and
animals can still be detected by the system, but
there will be no warnings.
Pedestrian Warning Telltale
Animal Warning Telltale

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SERVICE THE NIGHT VISION SYSTEM
When service conditions are present, the following
fault messages may appear in the instrument
cluster display when the vehicle is placed in the ON
position.
If "Night Vision Unavailable Sensor Blocked"
appears in the instrument cluster display, make
sure the camera is clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or
other debris. The camera is located in the upper
fascia/bumper, inside the driver side grille slot.
Clean the camera using a soft wet cloth or by
pressing the Clean Camera button in the Uconnect
system. If the message continues to appear after
cycling the ignition, see an authorized dealer.
If “Night Vision Temporarily Unavailable” or “Night
Vision Unavailable Service Required" appears in
the instrument cluster display after cycling the
ignition, see an authorized dealer.
The camera must be properly aligned to work
correctly. If the camera needs adjustment, see an
authorized dealer. Do not attempt to adjust the
camera yourself.
NOTE:Alignment and performance of the Night Vision
may be affected by aftermarket modifications.
Mopar® parts should be used to get the optimal
performance of this system.
NIGHT VISION SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The Night Vision display is deactivated under the
following conditions:
Vehicle is shifted into REVERSE
The ignition is not in the ON/RUN position
The headlights are off and the vehicle speed is
greater than 8 mph (13 km/h)
The Night Vision display warnings are suppressed
under the following conditions:
Daylight hours
Temperatures above 86°F (30°C)
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
On steep hills
On tight curves of the road
If the camera/sensor is damaged or blocked by
dirt, snow, ice, or other debris
In poor visibility conditions such as heavy fog,
rain, snow, or other weather conditions
If the vehicle has been modified with after -
market parts and/or accessories
NOTE:If any of these conditions are present, the system
does not need service.
WARNING!
Night Vision can only detect pedestrians and
animals located within the range of the
infrared camera.
Night Vision may not detect pedestrians or
animals and highlight them if:
They are not in an upright position, for
example if they are sitting or lying down, or
if the pedestrian is riding a bicycle
The figure in the display appears incom -
plete, for example because the pedes -
trian or animal is partially behind a vehicle
The pedestrian/animal is not directly
ahead in the coverage area
The pedestrian/animal is part of a group
The pedestrian is wearing certain types of
clothing
The pedestrian/animal is moving too
quickly through the field of view
The sensor is blocked by dirt, rain, snow,
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system
or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of
the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking
and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake controller is
not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever pulling a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring
harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the
vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer
connector. Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect the trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle (or any other device plugged into
vehicle’s electrical connectors) before
launching a boat into water.
Be sure to reconnect once clear from water
area.

Four-Pin Connector

WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your
brake system and cause it to fail. You might
not have brakes when you need them and
could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
CAUTION!

If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.

1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn
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Shifting Into Transfer Case N (NEUTRAL)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for recreational towing:

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level
ground, with the engine running.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL. 4. If vehicle is equipped with Quadra-Lift air
suspension, ensure the vehicle is set to
Normal Ride Height with the Auto Entry/Exit
setting deselected.
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 4 are requirements that
must be met before pushing the N
(NEUTRAL) button, and must continue to be
met until the shift has been completed. If
any of these requirements are not met
before pushing the N (NEUTRAL) button or
are no longer met during the shift, then the
N (NEUTRAL) indicator light will flash contin -
uously until all requirements are met or until
the N (NEUTRAL) button is released.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position
for a shift to take place and for the position
indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition
is not in the ON/RUN position, the shift will
not take place and no position indicator
lights will be on or flashing.
A flashing N (NEUTRAL) position indicator
light indicates that shift requirements have
not been met.
CAUTION!
DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Towing
with only one set of wheels on the ground
(front or rear) will cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Tow with all
four wheels either ON the ground, or OFF the
ground (using a vehicle trailer).
Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this
vehicle backwards can cause severe damage
to the transfer case.
The transmission must be in PARK for recre -
ational towing.
Before recreational towing, perform the proce -
dure outlined under “Shifting into N
(NEUTRAL)” to be certain that the transfer
case is fully in N (NEUTRAL). Otherwise,
internal damage will result.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow
bar on your vehicle. The bumper face bar will
be damaged.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (NEUTRAL) position without first
fully engaging the Electric Park Brake. The
transfer case N (NEUTRAL) position disengages
both the front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even
if the transmission is in PARK. The Electric Park
Brake should always be applied when the driver
is not in the vehicle.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain
that the transfer case is fully in N (NEUTRAL)
before recreational towing to prevent damage to
internal parts.
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212MULTIMEDIA
Night Vision Video Warning This setting will turn the Night Vision Video Warning and green/gray cluster
indicator light on or off.
ParkSense This setting will change the type of ParkSense alert when a close object is
detected and can provide both an audible chime and a visual display.
Front ParkSense Volume This setting adjusts the volume of the Front ParkSense system. The available
settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.
Rear ParkSense Volume This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available
settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.
Rear ParkSense Braking Assist This setting will turn the Rear ParkSense Braking Assist on or off.
Side Distance Warning This setting will turn the Side Distance Warning on or off.
Drowsy Driver Detection This setting will monitor the driver’s driving habits and warn you of any
changes, indicating that the driver may be drowsy. The available options are
“On” and “Off”.
Blind Spot Alert This setting will change the type of alert provided when an object is detected
in a vehicle’s blind spot. The “Off” setting will turn off Blind Spot Alert. The
“Lights” setting will activate the Blind Spot Alert lights on the outside mirrors.
The “Lights & Chime” setting will activate the lights on the outside mirrors and
an audible chime.
Electric Power Steering Default This setting will change the Electric Power Steering Default. The available
options are “Comfort” for a lower effort steering experience, “Normal” for the
standard effort steering experience, and “Sport” for a higher effort steering
experience.
Hill Start Assist This setting will turn the Hill Start Assist system on or off.
Tire Fill Assist This setting will turn Tire Fill Assist on or off.
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