Jeep Compass 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Highway Assist Indicators Are Yellow

Driver inattentiveness has been detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel.
Highway Assist Indicators Are Red

Driver inattentiveness is still being detected,
warning the driver to place hands on the
steering wheel.
NOTE:
The driver MUST replace hands on the steering
wheel and take control of the vehicle when the
system is deactivated.
Highway Assist Cancelled Message
S
YSTEM
S
TATUS
Along with changes in the system’s indicator lights
(green, yellow, and red), the system can also issue
a steering wheel vibration to accompany these
warnings. The vibration warning (if enabled) will
occur if the vehicle crosses a lane marker, for
example, when driving on a tight curve. This
feature can be turned on or off within the Uconnect
system
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page 165.
S
YSTEM
O
PERATION
/L
IMITATIONS
The Highway Assist system DOES NOT:

Warn or prevent collisions with other vehicles

Steer your vehicle around stopped vehicles,
slower vehicles, construction equipment,
pedestrians, or animals

Respond to traffic lights or stop signs

Merge onto highways or exit off-ramps

Change lanes or turn

React to cross traffic
NOTE:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a core component
of the Highway Assist system. For ACC system
limitations
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page 118.
WARNING!
Highway Assist is an SAE Level 2 Driver Assist
feature, requiring driver attention at all times.
To prevent serious injury or death:

Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the vehicle in the event that the
Highway Assist system disables.

Always keep your hands on the steering wheel
when the Highway Assist system is activated.

Do not use a hand-held device when the
Highway Assist system is engaged.

Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
and pay attention to traffic conditions.

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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