Jeep Compass (2022 year). Manual in english

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In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB

system, a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate. This

may be accompanied by the Brake Warning Light

flashing. In this event, urgent service of the EPB

system is required. Do not rely on the parking

brake to hold the vehicle stationary.

Auto Park Brake

The EPB can be programmed to be applied

automatically whenever the vehicle speed is below

1.9 mph (3 km/h) and the transmission is placed

in PARK. Auto Park Brake is enabled and disabled

by customer selection through the Customer

Programmable Features section of the Uconnect

Settings

page 165.

Any single Auto Park Brake application can be

bypassed by pushing the EPB switch to the release

position while the transmission is placed in PARK

and the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

SafeHold

SafeHold is a safety feature of the EPB system that

will engage the parking brake automatically if the

vehicle is left unsecured while the ignition switch is

in ON/RUN.

For automatic transmissions, the EPB will

automatically engage if all of the following

conditions are met:



Vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h).



There is no attempt to press the brake pedal

and accelerator pedal.



The seat belt is unbuckled.



The driver’s door is open.



The vehicle is not in the PARK position.

SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing

the EPB switch while the driver’s door is open and

the brake pedal is pressed. Once manually

bypassed, SafeHold will be enabled again once the

vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition

is turned to the OFF position and back to ON/RUN

again.

Auto Hold — If Equipped

Auto Hold is a comfort feature that allows the

driver to remove their foot from the brake pedal

once the vehicle has come to a stop. The vehicle

must be held at a standstill for a predetermined

amount of time by hydraulic braking. The EPB will

then engage and continue to hold the vehicle at a

stop until the driver applies the accelerator pedal.

Auto Hold can be activated or deactivated by

pushing the HOLD button located on the switch

bank.

Auto Hold Switch

The following conditions must be met for Auto Hold

to activate:



Driver’s door is closed



Driver's seat belt is fastened



Vehicle is at a standstill



Forward gear is selected



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not engaged



EPB is not applied



ParkSense Active Park Assist System auto

parking maneuver is not activated

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Brake Service Mode

We recommend having your brakes serviced by an

authorized dealer.
You should only make repairs for which you have

the knowledge and the right equipment. You

should only enter Brake Service Mode during

brake service.
When servicing your rear brakes, it may be

necessary for you or your technician to push the

rear piston into the rear caliper bore. With the EPB

system, this can only be done after retracting the

EPB actuator. The actuator retraction can be done

easily by entering the Brake Service Mode through

the Uconnect Settings in your vehicle. This

menu-based system will guide you through the

steps necessary to retract the EPB actuator in

order to perform rear brake service.
Service Mode has requirements that must be met

in order to be activated:



The vehicle must be at a standstill.



The parking brake must be disabled.



The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.



The EPB switch not activated.



The vehicle in ignition ON/RUN position.



The brake pedal not pressed.

While in Service Mode, the EPB fault lamp will flash

continuously while the ignition switch is ON/RUN.
NOTE:

A dedicated message will appear in the instrument

cluster display if Brake Service Mode cannot be

activated.
When brake service work is complete, the following

steps must be followed to reset the parking brake

system to normal operation:



Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill.



Press the brake pedal with moderate force.



Apply the EPB Switch.

NOTE:

A dedicated message will appear in the instrument

cluster display if Brake Service Mode cannot be

deactivated.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

You must press and hold the brake pedal while

shifting out of PARK.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only that service work for

which you have the knowledge and the right

equipment. If you have any doubt about your

ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle

to a competent mechanic.

WARNING!



Never use the PARK (P) position as a substi

tute for the parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to

guard against vehicle movement and possible

injury or damage.



Your vehicle could move and injure you and

others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to

move the gear selector out of PARK with the

brake pedal released. Make sure the trans

mission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.



It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL (N) if the engine speed is higher

than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly

pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could

accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You

could lose control of the vehicle and hit

someone or something. Only shift into gear

when the engine is idling normally and your

foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.



The vehicle may not engage a newly selected

gear when shifting between PARK, REVERSE

(R), or DRIVE (D) if the vehicle is moving while

shifting.

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GNITION

ARK

NTERLOCK

This vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Park

Interlock which requires the transmission to be in

PARK (P) before the ignition can be turned to the

OFF position. This helps the driver avoid

inadvertently leaving the vehicle without placing

the transmission in PARK. This system also locks

the transmission in PARK whenever the ignition is

in the OFF position.

RAKE

RANSMISSION

HIFT

NTERLOCK

(BTSI) S

YSTEM

This vehicle is equipped with a BTSI that holds the

transmission gear selector in PARK (P) unless the

brakes are applied. To shift the transmission out of

PARK, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN position

(whether the engine is running or not), and the

brake pedal must be pressed. The brake pedal

must also be pressed to shift from NEUTRAL (N)

into DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R) when the vehicle is

stopped or moving at low speeds.

6-S

PEED

9-S

PEED

UTOMATIC

RANSMISSION

NOTE:

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 6-speed or

9-speed automatic transmission, depending on

model. This section describes operation of both

the 6-speed and 9-speed transmissions.
The transmission gear range (PRND) is displayed

both beside the gear selector and in the

instrument cluster. To select a gear range, push

the lock button on the gear selector and move the

selector rearward or forward. You must also press

the brake pedal to shift the transmission out of

PARK (P) (or NEUTRAL (N), when the vehicle is

stopped or moving at low speeds). Select the

DRIVE (D) range for normal driving.



Unintended movement of a vehicle could

injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all

vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while

the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle,

always come to a complete stop, then apply

the parking brake, shift the transmission into

PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the

ignition is in the OFF position, the transmis

sion is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle

against unwanted movement.



When leaving the vehicle, always make sure

the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the

key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil

dren to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis

sion gear selector.



Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle

(or in a location accessible to children), and do

not leave the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

A child could operate power windows, other

controls, or move the vehicle.

WARNING!

CAUTION!

Damage to the transmission may occur if the

following precautions are not observed:



Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after

the vehicle has come to a complete stop.



Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,

NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above

idle speed.



Before shifting into any gear, make sure your

foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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NOTE:



The transmission electronics are self-cali

brating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new

vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a

normal condition, and precision shifts will

develop within a few hundred miles (kilome

ters).



In the event of a mismatch between the gear

selector position and the actual transmission

gear (for example, driver selects REVERSE (R)

while driving forward), the position indicator will

blink continuously until the selector is returned

to the proper position, or the requested shift can

be completed.

The electronically controlled transmission adapts

its shift schedule based on driver inputs, along

with environmental and road conditions.
The 9-speed transmission has been developed to

meet the needs of current and future FWD/AWD

vehicles. Software and calibration is refined to

optimize the customer’s driving experience and

fuel economy. By design, some vehicle and

driveline combinations utilize NINTH gear only in

very specific driving situations and conditions.

Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when

the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is

stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake

pedal when shifting between these gears.
The transmission gear selector provides PARK,

REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick (+/-)

shift positions. Manual shifts can be made using

the AutoStick shift control

page 111. Moving the

gear selector into the AutoStick (+/-) position

(beside the DRIVE position) activates AutoStick

mode, providing manual shift control and

displaying the current gear in the instrument

cluster (as 1, 2, 3, etc.). Toggling the gear selector

forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the AutoStick

position will manually select the transmission gear.
NOTE:

If the gear selector cannot be moved to the PARK,

REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position (when pushed

forward) it is probably in the AutoStick (+/-)

position (beside the DRIVE position). In AutoStick

mode, the transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is

displayed in the instrument cluster. Move the gear

selector to the right (into the DRIVE [D] position) for

access to PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL.

Gear Selector

Gear Ranges

Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting

out of PARK or NEUTRAL.
NOTE:

After selecting any gear range, wait a moment to

allow the selected gear to engage before acceler

ating. This is especially important when the engine

is cold.

PARK (P)

This range supplements the parking brake by

locking the transmission. The engine can be

started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK

while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking

brake when exiting the vehicle in this range.

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When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake

before shifting the transmission to PARK,

otherwise the load on the transmission locking

mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear

selector out of PARK. As an added precaution, turn

the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill

grade and away from the curb on an uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Remove the key fob from the vehicle.

NOTE:

Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the

vehicle is parked on a steep slope.

WARNING!



Never use the PARK (P) position as a substi

tute for the parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to

guard against vehicle movement and possible

injury or damage.



Your vehicle could move and injure you and

others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to

move the gear selector out of PARK with the

brake pedal released. Make sure the trans

mission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle.



It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL (N) if the engine speed is higher

than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly

pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could

accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.

You could lose control of the vehicle and hit

someone or something. Only shift into gear

when the engine is idling normally and your

foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.



The vehicle may not engage a newly selected

gear when shifting between PARK, REVERSE

(R), or DRIVE (D) if the vehicle is moving while

shifting.



Unintended movement of a vehicle could

injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all

vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while

the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle,

always come to a complete stop, then apply

the parking brake, shift the transmission into

PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the

ignition is in the OFF position, the transmis

sion is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle

against unwanted movement.



When leaving the vehicle, always make sure

the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the

key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.

WARNING!



Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil

dren to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be seriously or fatally injured.

Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis

sion gear selector.



Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle

(or in a location accessible to children), and do

not leave the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

A child could operate power windows, other

controls, or move the vehicle.

CAUTION!



Before moving the transmission gear selector

out of PARK, you must turn the ignition to the

ON/RUN position, and also press the brake

pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear selector

could result.



DO NOT race the engine when shifting from

PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as

this can damage the drivetrain.

WARNING!

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The following indicators should be used to ensure

that you have properly engaged the transmission

into the PARK position:



When shifting into PARK, push the lock button

on the gear selector, and firmly move the

selector all the way forward until it stops and is

fully seated.



Look at the transmission gear position display

and verify that it indicates the PARK position (P).



With the brake pedal released, verify that the

gear selector will not move out of PARK.

REVERSE (R)

This range is for moving the vehicle backward.

Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has come

to a complete stop.

NEUTRAL (N)

Use this range when the vehicle is standing for

prolonged periods with the engine running. The

engine may be started in this range. Apply the

parking brake and shift the transmission into

PARK if you must exit the vehicle.

DRIVE (D)

This range should be used for most city and

highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts

and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The

transmission automatically upshifts through all

forward gears.

When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such

as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading

conditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong

head winds, or while towing a heavy trailer), use

the AutoStick shift control to select a lower gear

page 111. Under these conditions, using a lower

gear will improve performance and extend

transmission life by reducing excessive shifting

and heat build-up.
If the transmission temperature exceeds normal

operating limits, the transmission controller may

modify the transmission shift schedule, reduce

engine torque, and/or expand the range of torque

converter clutch engagement. This is done to

prevent transmission damage due to overheating.
If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the

Transmission Temperature Warning Light may

illuminate, and the transmission may operate

differently until the transmission cools down.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation

may be modified depending on engine and/or

transmission temperature as well as vehicle

speed. This feature improves warm-up time of the

engine and transmission to achieve maximum

efficiency. Engagement of the torque converter

clutch (and, for the 9-speed, shifts into EIGHTH or

NINTH gear), are inhibited until the engine and/or

transmission is warm. Normal operation will

resume once the temperature(s) have risen to a

suitable level.

WARNING!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the

ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe

practices that limit your response to changing

traffic or road conditions. You might lose control

of the vehicle and have a collision.

CAUTION!

Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any

other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL

can cause severe transmission damage.
For Recreational Towing

page 160.

For Towing A Disabled Vehicle

page 264.

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AUTOSTICK

AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission

feature providing manual shift control, giving you

more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to

maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable

upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall

vehicle performance. This feature can also provide

you with more control during passing, city driving,

cold slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer

towing, and many other situations.
Operation
When the gear selector is in the AutoStick position

(beside the DRIVE (D) position), it can be moved

forward and rearward. This allows the driver to

manually select the transmission gear being used.

Moving the gear selector forward (-) triggers a

downshift and rearward (+) an upshift. The current

gear is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or

down when the driver moves the gear selector

rearward (+) or forward (-), unless an engine

lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will

remain in the selected gear until another upshift or

downshift is chosen, except as described below.



6-speed transmissions will automatically

upshift when necessary to prevent engine

over-speed.



The transmission will automatically downshift

as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging)

and will display the current gear.



The transmission will automatically downshift to

FIRST gear when coming to a stop. After a stop,

the driver should manually upshift (+) the trans

mission as the vehicle is accelerated.



You can start out, from a stop, in FIRST or

SECOND gear (or THIRD gear, in 6-speed

models, or in 4WD LOW, SNOW mode, or SAND

mode, where available). Tapping (+) (at a stop)

will allow starting in SECOND gear. Starting out

in SECOND gear can be helpful in snowy or icy

conditions.



If a requested downshift would cause the

engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.



The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too

low of a vehicle speed.



Transmission shifting will be more noticeable

when AutoStick is enabled.



The system may revert to automatic shift mode

if a fault or overheat condition is detected.

NOTE:

When Selec-Speed or Hill Descent Control is

enabled, AutoStick is not active.
To disengage AutoStick, return the gear selector to

the DRIVE position. You can shift in or out of the

AutoStick position at any time without taking your

foot off the accelerator pedal.

TRANSMISSION LIMP HOME MODE

Transmission function is monitored electronically

for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected

that could result in transmission damage,

Transmission Limp Home Mode is activated. In this

mode, the transmission may operate only in a fixed

gear, or may remain in NEUTRAL (N). The

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be

illuminated. Limp Home Mode may allow the

vehicle to be driven to an authorized dealer for

service without damaging the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the

transmission can be reset to regain all forward

gears by performing the following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK (P), if

possible. If not, shift the transmission to

NEUTRAL.

3. Push and hold the ignition until the engine

turns off.

4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.

WARNING!

Do not downshift for additional engine braking

on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could

lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,

causing a collision or personal injury.

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5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the

problem is no longer detected, the

transmission will return to normal operation.

NOTE:

Even if the transmission can be reset, we

recommend that you visit an authorized dealer at

your earliest possible convenience. An authorized

dealer has diagnostic equipment to assess the

condition of your transmission. If the transmission

cannot be reset, authorized dealer service is

required.

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH

A feature designed to improve fuel economy has

been included in the automatic transmission on

your vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter

engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This

may result in a slightly different feeling or response

during normal operation in the upper gears. When

the vehicle speed drops or during some

accelerations, the clutch automatically

disengages.
NOTE:

The torque converter clutch will not engage until

the engine and/or transmission is warm (usually

after 1 to 3 miles [2 to 5 km] of driving). Because

the engine speed is higher when the torque

converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if

the transmission is not shifting properly when the

vehicle is cold. This is normal. The torque converter

clutch will function normally once the powertrain is

sufficiently warm.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION —

IF EQUIPPED

EEP

® A

CTIVE

RIVE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Power

Transfer Unit (PTU). This system is automatic

with no driver inputs or additional driving skills

required. Under normal driving conditions, the

front wheels provide most of the traction. If the

front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted

automatically to the rear wheels. The greater the

front wheel traction loss, the greater the power

transfer to the rear wheels.
Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle

input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque

will be sent to the rear in a preemptive effort to

improve vehicle launch and performance

characteristics.

Four-Wheel Drive (4x4)

The four-wheel drive (4WD) is fully automatic in

normal driving mode.
NOTE:

It is not possible to carry out the change of mode

when the vehicle exceeds the speed of 75 mph

(120 km/h).

4WD Buttons

Enabling Four-Wheel Drive (4x4)
The buttons for the activation of four-wheel drive

are located on the center console and allow you to

select the following:



4WD LOCK



4WD LOW — (Trailhawk models only)

CAUTION!

All wheels must have the same size and type

tires. Unequal tire sizes must not be used.

Unequal tire size may cause failure of the Power

Transfer Unit.

1 — 4WD LOW (Trailhawk models only)
2 — 4WD LOCK

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Active Drive Control — If Equipped
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is locked to ensure

immediate availability of torque to the rear drive

axles. This feature is selectable in AUTO mode and

automatic in the other driving mode. 4WD LOCK

can be enabled by the following ways:



When the 4WD LOCK button is pushed.



When the Selec-Terrain switch is moved from

AUTO to any other off-road modes.

Active Drive With Low Control — (Trailhawk models

only)
The 4WD LOW mode helps to improve the off-road

performance in all modes. To enable 4WD LOW,

please follow the steps below:
Enabling 4WD LOW
With the vehicle stationary, the ignition in the ON/

RUN position or with the engine running, shift the

transmission into NEUTRAL and push the 4WD

LOW button once. The instrument cluster will

display the message “4WD LOW” once the shift is

complete.
NOTE:



Both LOCK and LOW LED lights will blink and

then become active on the buttons until the

shift is complete.



The instrument cluster display will illuminate the

4WD LOW icon.

Disabling 4WD LOW
To disable the 4WD LOW mode, the vehicle must

be stationary and the transmission shifted into

NEUTRAL. Push the 4WD LOW button once.

SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED

Selec-Terrain combines the capabilities of the

vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to

provide the best performance for all terrains.

ODE

ELECTION

UIDE

Selec-Terrain Switch



AUTO: This four-wheel drive operation is a

continuous operation, is fully automatic and can

be used on and off road. This mode balances

traction to ensure maneuverability and acceler

ation improvement compared to a vehicle with

two wheel drive. This mode also reduces fuel

consumption, since it allows the disconnect of

the drive shaft where conditions permit.



SNOW: This mode allows you to have greater

stability under conditions of bad weather. For

use on and off road on surfaces with poor trac

tion, such as roads covered with snow. When in

SNOW mode (depending on certain operating

conditions), the transmission may use SECOND

gear (rather than FIRST gear) during launches,

to minimize wheel slippage.



SAND/MUD: For off-road driving or use on

surfaces with poor traction, such as dry sand

and roads covered by mud or wet grass. The

transmission is set to provide maximum trac

tion.



ROCK: (Trailhawk only): This mode is only avail

able in 4WD LOW range. The device sets the

vehicle to maximize traction and allow the

highest steering capacity for off-road surfaces.

This mode gives you the maximum performance

off-road. Use for low speed obstacles such as

large rocks, deep ruts, etc.



SPORT: This mode is only available in 4WD

AUTO, and alters the transmission's automatic

shift schedule for sportier driving. Upshift

speeds are increased to make full use of avail

able engine power. Suspension settings are

optimized and steering assist is modified to

provide better handling performance.

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NOTE:



ROCK mode is only available on the vehicles

equipped with the Off-Road package.



Activate the Hill Descent Control for steep down

hill control

page 188.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will provide

increased vehicle response and ease of

maneuverability. The electric power steering

system adapts to different driving conditions.

If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” or “POWER

STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE SYSTEM”

message and a steering wheel icon are displayed

on the instrument cluster display, it indicates that

the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized

dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost

power steering assistance

page 77.

If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOT -

PERFORMANCE MAY BE LIMITED” message and an

icon are displayed on the instrument cluster

display, it indicates that extreme steering

maneuvers may have occurred, which caused an

over temperature condition in the electric power

steering system. You will lose power steering

assistance momentarily until the over temperature

condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions

are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle for a few

moments until the light turns off

page 77.

NOTE:



Even if the power steering system is no longer

operational, it is still possible to steer the

vehicle. Under these conditions there will be a

substantial increase in steering effort, espe

cially at low speeds and during parking maneu

vers.



If the condition persists, see an authorized

dealer for service.

STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce

fuel consumption. The system will stop the engine

automatically during a vehicle stop if the required

conditions are met. Releasing the brake pedal or

pressing the accelerator pedal will automatically

restart the engine.

This vehicle has been upgraded with a heavy-duty

starter, enhanced battery, and other upgraded

engine parts, to handle the additional engine

starts.

UTOSTOP

ODE

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every

normal customer engine start. At that time, the

system will go into STOP/START READY.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following

Must Occur:



The system must be in STOP/START READY

state. A “STOP/START READY” message will be

displayed in the instrument cluster display

within the Stop/Start section

page 77.



The vehicle must be completely stopped.



The gear selector must be in a forward gear and

the brake pedal pressed.

The engine will shut down, the tachometer will

move to the zero position, and the Stop/Start

telltale will illuminate indicating you are in

Autostop. Customer settings will be maintained

upon return to an engine-running condition.

WARNING!

Continued operation with reduced assist could

pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service

should be obtained as soon as possible.

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UTOSTOP

Prior to engine shut down, the system will check

many safety and comfort conditions to see if they

are fulfilled. Detailed information about the

operation of the Stop/Start system may be viewed

in the instrument cluster display Stop/Start

Screen. In the following situations the engine will

not stop:



Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.



Driver’s door is not closed.



Battery temperature is too warm or cold.



Battery charge is low.



The vehicle is on a steep grade.



Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an

acceptable cabin temperature has not been

achieved.



HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower

speed.



HVAC is set to MAX A/C.



Engine has not reached normal operating

temperature.



The transmission is not in a forward gear.



Hood is open.



Vehicle is in 4WD LOW transfer case mode.



Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pres

sure.



Accelerator pedal input.



Engine temperature is too high.



5 mph (8 km/h) threshold has not been

achieved from previous Autostop.



Steering angle beyond threshold.



Adaptive Cruise Control is on and speed is set.

It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven

several times without the Stop/Start system going

into a STOP/START READY state under more

extreme conditions of the items listed above.

TART

NGINE

HILE

UTOSTOP

ODE

While in a forward gear, the engine will start when

the brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is

pressed. The transmission will automatically

re-engage upon engine restart.

Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start

Automatically While In Autostop Mode:



The transmission selector is moved out of

DRIVE (D).



To maintain cabin temperature comfort.



HVAC is set to full defrost mode.



HVAC system temperature or fan speed is

manually adjusted.



Battery voltage drops too low.



Stop/Start OFF switch is pressed.



A Stop/Start system error occurs.



Vehicle is in 4WD LOW transfer case mode.

Conditions That Force An Application Of The

Electric Park Brake While In Autostop Mode:



The driver’s door is open and brake pedal

released.



The driver’s door is open and the driver’s seat

belt is unbuckled.



The engine hood has been opened.



A Stop/Start system error occurs.

If the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is applied with the

engine off, the engine may require a manual

restart and the EPB may require a manual release

(press brake pedal and press EPB switch)

page 77.

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ANUALLY

URN

TOP

TART

YSTEM

Stop/Start OFF Switch

Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the

switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.

The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in the

instrument cluster display and the Autostop mode

will be disabled

page 77.

NOTE:

The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to an

ON condition every time the ignition is turned off

and back on.

ANUALLY

URN

TOP

TART

YSTEM

Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on the

switch bank). The light on the switch will turn off.

YSTEM

ALFUNCTION

If there is a malfunction in the Stop/Start system,

the system will not shut down the engine. A

“SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message will

appear in the instrument cluster display

page 77.

If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message

appears in the instrument cluster display, have the

system checked by an authorized dealer.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cruise

Control system, or the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) system:



Cruise Control will keep your vehicle at a

constant preset speed.



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will adjust the

vehicle speed up to the preset speed to main

tain a distance with the vehicle ahead.

NOTE:



In vehicles equipped with ACC, if ACC is not

enabled, Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not

detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always be

aware of the feature selected.



Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at a

time. For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise Control

is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control will be

unavailable, and vice versa.

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RUISE

ONTROL

When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over

accelerator operations at speeds greater than

20 mph (32 km/h).
The Cruise Control buttons are located on the right

side of the steering wheel.

Cruise Control Buttons

To Activate

Push the on/off button to activate the Cruise

Control. “CRUISE CONTROL READY” will appear in

the instrument cluster display to indicate the

Cruise Control is on. To turn the system off, push

the on/off button a second time. “CRUISE

CONTROL OFF” will appear in the instrument

cluster display to indicate the Cruise Control is off.

The system should be turned off when not in use.

To Set A Desired Speed

Turn the Cruise Control on. When the vehicle has

reached the desired speed, push and release the

SET (+) or SET (-) button. Release the accelerator

and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.

Once a speed has been set, a message “CRUISE

CONTROL SET TO MPH (km/h)” will appear

indicating the set speed. A cruise indicator lamp,

along with set speed will also appear and stay on

in the instrument cluster when the speed is set.

To Vary The Speed Setting

To Increase Or Decrease The Set Speed
When the Cruise Control is set, you can increase

speed by pushing the SET (+) button, or decrease

speed by pushing the SET (-) button.
U.S. Speed (mph)



Pushing the SET (+), or SET (-) button once will

result in a 1 mph speed adjustment. Each

subsequent tap of the button results in an

adjustment of 1 mph.



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.

1 — SET (+)/Accel
2 — CANC/Cancel
3 — SET (-)/Decel
4 — On/Off
5 — RES/Resume

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.

WARNING!

Leaving the Cruise Control system on when not

in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set

the system or cause it to go faster than you

want. You could lose control and have an

accident. Always turn the system OFF when you

are not using it.

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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.

DAPTIVE

RUISE

ONTROL

(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

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

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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(Continued)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation

The buttons on the right side of the steering wheel

operate the ACC system.

Adaptive Cruise Control Buttons

WARNING!



Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve

nience system. It is not a substitute for active

driver involvement. It is always the driver’s

responsibility to be attentive of road, traffic,

and weather conditions, vehicle speed,

distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most

importantly, brake operation to ensure safe

operation of the vehicle under all road condi

tions. Your complete attention is always

required while driving to maintain safe control

of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warn

ings 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

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 condi

tions.



Does not always fully recognize complex

driving conditions, which can result in

wrong or missing distance warnings.

You should turn the ACC system off:



When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow,

sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situa

tions (i.e., in highway construction zones).



When entering a turn lane or highway off

ramp; 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.

WARNING!

1 — Distance Increase Button
2 — Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off
3 — CANC/Cancel
4 — Distance Decrease Button
5 — SET (+)/Accel
6 — Fixed Speed Cruise Control On/Off

(If Equipped)
7 — RES/Resume
8 — SET (-)/Decel

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu

The instrument cluster display will show the

current ACC system settings. The information it

displays depends on ACC system status.
Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off

button until one of the following appears in the

instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated, but the vehicle speed

setting has not been selected, the display will read

“Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Set
When the SET (+) or the SET (-) button is pushed,

the display will read “ACC SET.”
When ACC is set, the set speed will show in the

instrument cluster display.
The ACC screen may display once again if any of

the following ACC activity occurs:



System Cancel



Driver Override



System Off



ACC Proximity Warning



ACC Unavailable Warning

The instrument cluster display will return to the last

display selected after five seconds of no ACC

display activity.

Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

The minimum set speed for the ACC system is

20 mph (32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the ready

state, the instrument cluster display will read

“ACC Ready.”
When the system is off, the instrument cluster

display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Off.”
NOTE:

You cannot engage ACC under the following condi

tions:



When in 4WD Low



When the brakes are applied



When the parking brake is applied



When the automatic transmission is in PARK,

REVERSE or NEUTRAL



When the vehicle speed is below the minimum

speed range



When the brakes are overheated



When the driver’s door is open at low speeds



When the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled at low

speeds



When there is a stationary vehicle in front of

your vehicle in close proximity



When ESC Full Off Mode is active

To Activate/Deactivate

Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control

(ACC) on/off button. The ACC menu in the

instrument cluster display will read “ACC Ready.”

Then proceed to setting the desired speed as

described in the next section.
To turn the system off, push and release the

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button again.

At this time, the system will turn off and the

instrument cluster display will read “Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) Off.” The system will also

turn off during any of the conditions listed in

“To Turn Off”

page 121.

WARNING!

Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

system on when not in use is dangerous. You

could accidentally set the system or cause it to

go faster than you want. You could lose control

and have a collision. Always leave the system off

when you are not using it.

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