Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2023, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY 229
Driver Override
The driver may override HDC activation with throttle or
brake application at any time.
Deactivating HDC
HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the
following conditions occur:

The driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle or
brake application.

The vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h) but
remains below 40 mph (64 km/h).

The vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient magni -
tude, is on level ground, or is on an uphill grade.

The vehicle is shifted to PARK.
Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the
following conditions occur:

The driver pushes the HDC switch.
 The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low.

The parking brake is applied.

The driver door opens.

The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h)
for greater than 70 seconds.

The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h)
(HDC exits immediately).

HDC detects excessive brake temperature.
Feedback To The Driver
The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC
switch has an LED icon, which offers feedback to the
driver about the state HDC is in.
 The cluster icon and switch lamp will illuminate and
remain on solid when HDC is enabled or activated.
This is the normal operating condition for HDC.
 The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several
seconds, then extinguish when the driver pushes the
HDC switch but enable conditions are not met.

The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for several
seconds, then extinguish when HDC disables due to
excess speed.

The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash when HDC
deactivates due to overheated brakes. The flashing will
stop and HDC will activate again once the brakes have
cooled sufficiently.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a complete stop
while on an incline. If the driver releases the brake while
stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold the brake
pressure for a short period. If the driver does not apply the
throttle before this time expires, the system will release
brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as
normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to
activate:

The feature must be enabled.

The vehicle must be stopped.

The parking brake must be off.
 The driver door must be closed.
 The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.

The gear selection must match vehicle uphill direction
(i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle
backing uphill is in REVERSE (R) gear).
 HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward gears.
The system will not activate if the transmission is in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). For vehicles equipped with a
manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will
remain active.
WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling
vehicle speed when descending hills. The driver must
remain attentive to the driving conditions and is
responsible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
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