2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 225

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 223 path of the car, stationary objects that are far away, The default status of FCW is the "Far" setting and the Active Braking is the "On" setting, this allows the system oncoming traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed. to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther away and it applies • FCW will be disabled like ACC, with the unavailable limited braking. This gives you the most reaction time to screens. avoid a possible collision. FCW Limited Warning Changing the FCW status to the "Near" setting, allows the system to warn you of a possible collision with the If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays "ACC/ vehicle in front of you when you are much closer. This FCW Limited Functionality" or "ACC/FCW Limited setting provides less reaction time than the "Far" setting, Functionality Clean Front Windshield" momentarily, there may be a condition that limits FCW functionality. which allows for a more dynamic driving experience. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal NOTE: conditions, the active braking may not be fully available. • The system will retain the last setting selected by the Once the condition that limited the system performance is no longer present, the system will return to its full driver after ignition shut down. performance state. If the problem persists, see your • FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as authorized dealer. overhead objects, ground reflections, objects not in the 3