Power Steering - Jeep CHEROKEE 2020 Owner's Manual

212 STARTING AND OPERATING
SAND/MUD — Off-road calibration for use on
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low traction surfaces such as mud, sand, or
wet grass. Driveline is maximized for traction.
Some binding may be felt on less forgiving
surfaces. The electronic brake controls are
set to limit traction control management of
throttle and wheel spin.
ROCK — Off-road calibration is only available
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in 4WD LOW range. Traction based tuning
with improved steer-ability for use on high
traction off-road surfaces. Use for low speed
obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc.
NOTE:
ROCK mode is only available on the vehicles
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equipped with the Off-Road package.
Activate the Hill Descent Control or Selec
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Speed Control for steep downhill control.
Refer to "Electronic Brake Control System" in
"Safety" for further information.
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, a
message will appear in the instrument cluster.
Refer to "Instrument Cluster Display" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel" for
further information.

POWER STEERING

The electric power steering system will give you
good vehicle response and increased ease of
maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will
vary its assist to provide light efforts while
parking and good feel while driving. If the
electric steering system experiences a fault that
reduces assist or prevents the vehicle from
providing assist, you will still have the ability to
steer the vehicle manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist
could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon
as possible.
If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING"
OR "POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF -
SERVICE SYSTEM" message and a
steering wheel icon are displayed on
the instrument cluster display screen, it
indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken to
the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has
lost power steering assistance.
Refer to "Warning Lights And Messages" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel" for
further information.
If the "POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOT -
PERFORMANCE MAY BE LIMITED" message and
an icon are displayed on the instrument cluster
display screen, it indicates that extreme
steering maneuvers may have occurred, which
caused an over temperature condition in the
power steering system. You will lose power
steering assistance momentarily until the over
temperature condition no longer exists. Once
driving conditions are safe, then pull over and
let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light
turns off. Refer to "Warning Lights And
Messages" in "Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel" for further information.
NOTE:
Even if the power steering assistance is no
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longer operational, it is still possible to steer
the vehicle. Under these conditions there will
be a substantial increase in steering effort,
especially at low speeds and during parking
maneuvers.
If the condition persists, see an authorized
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dealer for service.