Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch; Flash-To-Pass; Interior Lights - Jeep Cherokee 2009 Operating Information Manual

Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch

Push the Multifunction Control Lever away from
you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull
the Multifunction Control Lever toward you, to
switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Highbeam Functions

Flash-to-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your head-
lights by lightly pulling the Multifunction Control
Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to
turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever
is released.
NOTE:
If the Multifunction Control Lever is held in the
Flash-to-Pass position for more than 15 sec-
onds, the high beams will shut off. If this
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occurs, wait 30 seconds before activating the
Flash-to-Pass function again.

Interior Lights

Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors
on the overhead console and above the rear
doors by the grab handles. Each light is turned on
by pressing the lens. Press the lens a second time
to turn off the light. These lights also turn on when
a door is opened, or when the UNLOCK button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed, or when the Dimmer Control is turned
completely upward to the second detent.
Cargo Light
The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above
the rear cargo area. This light will turn on when
you open the liftgate or any door, or if you press
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter, or
rotate the Dimmer Control on the Multifunction
Control Lever completely upward to the second
detent.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if
the interior lights were switched on manually or
are on because a door is open.
Dimmer Control
The Dimmer Control is part of the Multifunction
Control Lever. It controls the operation of the
interior lights and the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
Dimmer Control
Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
Dimmer Control upward or downward to change
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to
brighten the odometer and radio display when the
parking lights or headlights are on during daylight
conditions.