Electronic Speed Control - If Equipped; To Activate; To Set A Desired Speed; To Deactivate - Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control
takes over accelerator operations at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) for 3.7L and
5.7L engines; and 14 mph (23 km/h) for 3.0L
diesel engines.
The Electronic Speed Control lever is located
on the right side of the steering wheel.
Electronic Speed Control Lever
NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control System has been
designed to shut down if multiple Speed
Control functions are operated simulta-
neously. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control System can be reactivated by push-
ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired vehicle set
speed.

To Activate

Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To
turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a
second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn
off. The system should be turned off when not in
use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system
on when not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to go
faster than you want. You could lose control
and have an accident. Always leave the sys-
tem OFF when you are not using it.

To Set a Desired Speed

When the vehicle has reached the desired
speed, press down on the lever and release.
Release the accelerator and the vehicle will
operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing
the SET lever.

To Deactivate

A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the
Electronic Speed Control lever toward you, or
normal brake pressure while slowing the ve-
hicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control
without erasing the set speed memory. Press-
ing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition
switch OFF erases the set speed memory.

To Resume Speed

To resume a previously set speed, push the
RESUME ACCEL lever up and release. Resume
can be used at any speed above 20 mph
(32 km/h) for 3.7L and 5.7L engines, and
14 mph (23 km/h) for 3.0L diesel engines.

To Vary the Speed Setting

When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you
can increase speed by pushing up and holding
the RESUME ACCEL lever. If the lever is con-
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