Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped; Electronic Speed Control Operation; To Activate; To Set At A Desired Speed - Jeep Cherokee 2009 Operating Information Manual

To unlock the steering column, push the control
handle downward. To tilt the steering column,
move the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lock the steering column in position,
pull the control handle upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
The tilt adjustment must be locked while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or
driving without the tilt adjustment locked could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED
When engaged, this device takes over the accel-
erator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).

Electronic Speed Control Operation

The Speed Control lever is located on the right
side of the steering wheel.
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Speed Control Lever

To Activate:

Push and release the ON/OFF button
located on the end of the Speed
Control lever. The Cruise indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster will
illuminate. To turn the system off,
push and release the ON/OFF button
a second time. The Cruise indicator lamp will turn
off. Be sure to turn the system off when not in use.
NOTE:
• The Electronic Speed Control system will
automatically turn off when the engine is
turned off.
• The Electronic Speed Control system is de-
signed to shut down if you operate multiple
speed control switch-functions simulta-
neously (i.e., Set and Cancel). If this occurs,
push and release the ON/OFF button to
reactivate the system and then reestablish
the desired Set speed.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could acci-
dentally set the system or cause it to go faster
than you want. You could lose control and have
an accident. Always leave the system Off when
you are not using it.

To Set At A Desired Speed:

When the vehicle reaches the speed desired,
press down on the SET DECEL lever and release.
Release the accelerator and the vehicle will oper-
ate at the selected speed.
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be traveling at least 25
mph (40 km/h) for the speed control to set.
• The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing
the SET DECEL lever.

To Deactivate:

A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Speed
Control lever toward you (cancel), or normal brake