Jeep CHEROKEE 2020 Owner's Manual page 133

Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled it will activate
automatically if driven down a grade of
sufficient magnitude. The set speed for HDC is
selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by
using the gear shift +/-. The following
summarizes the HDC set speeds:
HDC Target Set Speeds
P = No set speed. HDC may be enabled but
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will not activate.
R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
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N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
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D = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
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1st = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)
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2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)
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3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
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4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h)
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5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h)
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6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h)
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7th = 4.3 mph (7 km/h)
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8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h)
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9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) – If Equipped
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NOTE:
During HDC the +/- shifter input is used for HDC
target speed selection, but will not affect the
gear chosen by the transmission. When actively
controlling HDC the transmission will shift
appropriately for the driver-selected set speed
and corresponding driving conditions.
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:
Driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle
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or brake application.
Vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h)
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but remains below 40 mph (64 km/h).
Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient
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magnitude, is on level ground, or is on an
uphill grade.
Vehicle is shifted to PARK.
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Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of
the following conditions occur:
The driver pushes the HDC switch
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The driveline is shifted out of 4L Range
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The park brake is applied
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Driver door opens
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The vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph
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(32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds
The vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph
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(64 km/h) (HDC exits immediately)
HDC detects excessive brake temperature
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