Smartbeams - If Equipped - Jeep commander 2008 Owner's Manual

134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop. Refer to "Windshield Wipers and Washers" in this
section for more information.
NOTE: When your headlights come on during the
daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically
dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to "Instru-
ment Panel and Interior Lights" below for setting the
instrument panel lights to full daytime intensity.
SmartBeams — If Equipped
The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light-
ing at night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE: If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re-
placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to ensure
proper performance. See your local authorized dealer.
To Activate
1. Select "Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/
High Beam." Refer to "EVIC — Customer Programmable
Features" in Section 4 of this manual.
2. Turn the end of the multifunction control lever to the
A (Auto) headlight position.
3. Push the multifunction control lever away from you
(toward front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode.
NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate
1. Pull back on the multifunction control lever to manu-
ally deactivate the system (normal operation of high
beams).
2. Pull back on the multifunction control lever once again
to re-activate the system.