Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped - Jeep 2015 Cherokee Operating Information Manual

• Activation By Rear Defrost — The Wind-
shield Wiper De-Icer shall be activated auto-
matically when the rear defrost is turned on
and when the ambient temperature is below
40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Remote Start Operation —
When remote start is active and the outside
ambient temperature is less than 40° F
(4.4° C), the Windshield Wiper De-Icer shall
be enabled. On exiting remote start resume
previous operation except, if the Windshield
Wiper De-Icer timer and operation shall
continue.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield
and automatically activates the wipers for the
driver. The feature is especially useful for road
splash or overspray from the windshield wash-
ers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to one of four settings to
activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay posi-
tion one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay
position four is the most sensitive. Setting three
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should be used for normal rain conditions. Set-
tings one and two can be used if the driver
desires less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can
be used if the driver desires more sensitivity.
Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when
not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate
when the wiper switch is in the low or
high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not func-
tion properly when ice, or dried salt water
is present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X® or products containing
wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing
performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned
on and off using the Uconnect® System,
refer to "Uconnect® Settings" in "Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel" for fur-
ther information.
The Rain Sensing system has protection fea-
tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will not
operate under the following conditions:
• Low Ambient Temperature — When the
ignition is first turned ON, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper switch
is moved, vehicle speed is greater than
0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is
greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission In NEUTRAL Position —
When the ignition is ON, and the automatic
transmission is in the NEUTRAL position, the
Rain Sensing system will not operate until
the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift
lever/gear selector is moved out of the NEU-
TRAL position.