Jeep Cherokee (KL): Safety & Driving Assistance

After pressing the "Safety & Driving Assistance" button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:

  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) - If Equipped

The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be set to Far, or set to Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for a more dynamic driving experience, select the Near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change the FCW status, press and release the "Near" or "Far" button.

For further information, refer to "Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle".

  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Active Braking - If Equipped

The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA).

When this feature is selected, it will apply the brakes to slow your vehicle in case of potential forward collision.

The ABA applies additional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. The ABA system becomes active at 5 mph (8 km/h).

For further information, refer to "Forward Collision Warning (FCW)With Mitigation" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle".

  • LaneSense Warning - If Equipped

When this feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feedback for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an "early," "medium," or "late" warning zone start point.

For further information, refer to "LaneSense Warning (LDW)" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle".

  • LaneSense Strength - If Equipped

When this feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential lane departures.

The amount of directional torque the steering system can apply to the steering wheel to correct for vehicle lane departure can be set at "Low," "Medium" or "High."

For further information, refer to "Lane Departure Warning (LDW)" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle".

  • ParkSense - If Equipped

The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only, or Sound and Display. To change the Park Assist status, press and release the "Sound" or "Sound and Display" button.

Refer to "ParkSense Rear Park Assist" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for system function and operating information.

  • Front ParkSense Volume - If Equipped

Front Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected from the EVIC/DID or Uconnect System (if equipped).

The chime volume settings include "LOW," "MEDIUM," and "HIGH." The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM.

  • Rear ParkSense Volume - If Equipped

Rear Park Assist chime volume settings can be selected from the EVIC/DID or Uconnect System (if equipped).

The chime volume settings include "LOW," "MEDIUM," and "HIGH." The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM.

  • Rear ParkSense Braking Assist - If Equipped

When this feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located behind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle.

Refer to "ParkSense Rear Park Assist" in "Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle" for system function and operating information.

  • Tilt Mirrors In Reverse - If Equipped

When this feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission shift lever is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. To make your selection, press the "Tilt Mirrors In Reverse" button on the touchscreen, until a checkmark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.

  • Blind Spot Alert - If Equipped

When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature can be set to Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in Lights mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the outside mirrors. When Lights & Chime mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When Off is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To change the Blind Spot Alert status, press the "Off," "Lights" or "Lights & Chime" button on the touchscreen.

NOTE: If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become misaligned.

Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. A sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.

  • ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines - If Equipped

When this feature is enabled, active (dynamic) grid lines are overlaid on the Rear Backup Camera image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected back up path based on the steering wheel position. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.

  • ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guide Lines - If Equipped

When this feature is enabled, fixed (static) grid lines are overlaid on the Rear Backup Camera image to illustrate the width of the vehicle.

  • ParkView Backup Camera Delay

When this feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView Backup Camera display to remain on while in drive for up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph (13 km/h).

  • Rain Sensing Auto Wipers

When this feature is selected, the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield. To make your selection, press the "Rain Sensing" button on the touchscreen, until a checkmark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.

  • Electric Park Brake Service Mode

This feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a vehicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to service the rear foundation brakes (brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.).

For further information, refer to "Electric Parking Brake (EPD)" in "Starting and Operating."

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