2021 Jeep Cherokee Owners Manual - Exterior lights

Exterior lights

MULTIFUNCTION LEVER

The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection 2 and passing lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, automatic headlights (if equipped), instrument panel lights, and fog lights (if equipped).

Headlight Switch

1 — Rotate Headlight Control

2 — Push Fog Light Control

3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control

4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

Headlight Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

1 — Rotate Headlight Control

2 — Push Fog Light Control

3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control

4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

NOTE:

Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a headlight switch without the OFF position.

In order to turn the exterior lights off, the head-light switch must be rotated to AUTO position.

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light operation.

NOTE:

For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the head-light switch clockwise from the parking light and instrument panel light position to the first detent to turn the headlight switch to the AUTO position. Rotate to the second detent to turn on headlight, parking light, and instrument panel light operation.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) — IF EQUIPPED

The Daytime Running Lights will turn on when the engine is started and remain on unless the headlamps are turned on, the parking brake is applied, or the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime Running Lights will also automatically deactivate when the front fog lights are turned on.

NOTE:

If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect system

HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH

After the low beam headlights are turned on, push the multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the multifunction lever back will turn the low beams on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automatically controlling the high beams through the use of a camera mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.

NOTE:

• The multifunction lever must be in the high beam position in order to activate the Auto-matic High Beams.
• The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be turned on or off using the Uconnect system
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc-tions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

FLASH-TO-PASS

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED

This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels.

To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch to the AUTO position for automatic headlight operation. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on.

This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition in the OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the head-lights will come on in the automatic mode.

PARKING LIGHTS

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light operation.

NOTE:

For vehicles sold in Canada, the first headlight switch position is the parking light and instru-ment panel light position (instead of the OFF posi-tion). Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the second detent to turn on headlight, parking light, and instrument panel light operation.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WITH WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED

When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to ON.

In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.

NOTE:

This feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect system Ú page 181.

HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY

This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.

To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position. The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off.

NOTE:

The headlight delay feature is automatically activated if the customer leaves the headlight switch in the AUTO position while the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the delay.

If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner.

NOTE:

• The lights must be turned off within
  45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature.
• The headlight delay time is programmable using the Uconnect system Ú page 181.

LIGHTS-ON REMINDER

If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the vehicle will chime to alert the driver when the driver's door is opened.

FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED

The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.

Fog Light Switch

Fog Light Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.

An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on.

NOTE:

The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

TURN SIGNALS

Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down to activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display will flash to show proper operation.

NOTE:

• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective LED turn signal. Please see an authorized dealer for service.
• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instrument cluster display and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
• When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a turn signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp will turn off on the side of the vehicle in which the turn signal is flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp will turn back on when the turn signal is turned off.

LANE CHANGE ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED

Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal will flash three times then automatically turn off.

BATTERY SAVER

Timers are set to both the interior and exterior lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery.

After 10 minutes, if the ignition is OFF and any door is left open or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome light on position, the interior lights will automatically turn off.

NOTE:

Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.

If the headlights remain on while the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights

will automatically turn off after eight minutes. 2 If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off.