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Hands-Free Active Driving Assist Availability
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RiseAgainst
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My impression is that we're looking at summer for that option, but I'd be happy to be wrong.
catsartcox
Well-known member
Here is something I just noticed with the 2022 normal and 4xe configs int he two row; If you click on the Summit or SR trims on the 4xe build and price site, you can see the little ir/vision sensor on top of the steering column in the interior preview render. That is the device needed for the hand's off, from what I was reading in the general WL 2022 user manual yesterday. That sensor does not show up in the interior preview for the Overland or lower trims. Soooooo, hopefully the 2022 so come with hands off whenever they get here.
Good catch, assuming that's the camera the manual refers to:
The Hands-Free ADA system uses sensors within
the steering wheel and a driver monitoring camera
located on top of the steering column to monitor
driver attentiveness.
The Build tool is made for future and not necessarily current availability.
Looking at the recent video reviews of the 2022 SR, none show that camera.
My 2022 Overland L does not have anything like that on top of the steering column, but I do have in my Jeep Connect app under Health-Driver Assistance something that reads "Hands-Free Highway Assist". Its probably a mistake in my available features.
There are others that have received their 2022 SR WL74 or WL75, do any of you have that on top the steering column?
JeepFanChicago
Active member
I’m in the exact same position. Wondering based on the other posts if its a decision due to parts availability rather than “readiness”?
price.fallin
Active member
I didn't even realize this was an equipment constraint. I figured it was a software release that they were waiting on similar to what Tesla does and that it might even go into Beta for some GCs.
The ADA hands on driving seems like the same thing just with hands on the wheel instead of off. I do see that their website also shows that same equipment from the interior screenshots on the animation video of the hands free driving.
I'm going to be really disappointed if this doens't come with the GC SR 4xe or if I can't at least add it to my car later once it comes out.
The ADA hands on driving seems like the same thing just with hands on the wheel instead of off. I do see that their website also shows that same equipment from the interior screenshots on the animation video of the hands free driving.
I'm going to be really disappointed if this doens't come with the GC SR 4xe or if I can't at least add it to my car later once it comes out.
price.fallin
Active member
Did some more digging.
I was reading more into the owner's manual and it looks like the hands-free ADA also requires a subscription. Not sure if it's an add-on or just part of the Uconnect Connected Services.
Another piece I found interesting:
The (seemingly) good news...
When I looked up "driver monitoring camera" I found this part in the Mopar online catalog:
It states that it's made to fit the 2021 GCLs which leads me to believe that the models that aren't shipped with it can have it added later. This part looks to me exactly like what is shown in the pictures/illustrations on their website for the 2022 models.
I was reading more into the owner's manual and it looks like the hands-free ADA also requires a subscription. Not sure if it's an add-on or just part of the Uconnect Connected Services.
This other quote makes it seem like a standalone subscription:
It talks all about hands-free starting on page 156 (manual attached).
Another piece I found interesting:
The (seemingly) good news...
When I looked up "driver monitoring camera" I found this part in the Mopar online catalog:
It states that it's made to fit the 2021 GCLs which leads me to believe that the models that aren't shipped with it can have it added later. This part looks to me exactly like what is shown in the pictures/illustrations on their website for the 2022 models.
Other GCL owners have reported seeing that on their Jeep Connect account, but it really shouldn’t be there, as I don’t believe that any 2021 or 2022 GC or GCL that has been delivered to a customer to date has the interior camera that actually allows you to use Hands-Free ADA.
The camera is not there yet for anyone.
But you are assuming it wont be possible to add it later. You are also assuming its a mistake that it shows on the connect services.
I guess we will see later
It has its own subscription in Jeep Connect Connected Services, but when you purchase the Hands-Free ADA option, you apparently get it free for the first 3 years. (I have no idea what the subscription cost is after that.)
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I’m not just assuming it’s not possible to add later—this article specifically says that adding Hands-Free ADA as a post-sale add-on is not part of Jeep’s strategy. That report could be wrong, though, and the part price.fallin found is a good clue that it might be!
But I’m very confident that Jeep Connect is mistaken in showing that you have Hands-Free ADA, because that‘s not even possible for your vehicle at this time. But you don’t have to take my word for it—you can test it yourself. If you have Hands-Free, then when you engage ADA on the highway, the light strips in the front door panels will turn green. (The instrument console bezel lighting should turn green at this point whether you have Hands-Free ADA or Base ADA.) If you then take your hands off the wheel, the ADA indicators will stay green, rather than turn yellow or red. And if you engage your turn signal, the car should safely and automatically change lanes in the direction you indicated. If these things don’t happen, then you don’t currently have Hands-Free, and Jeep Connect should not say that it’s active for you.
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I'm not saying I currently have Hands-free, my point is that just like it could certainly be a mistake in my Jeep connect to show this, it can also be possible this could be added later if the only hardware addition is the monitoring camera.
Ok been looking around and I noticed something very interesting. If you look just behind the steering wheel but on the steering wheel you will notice the driver monitoring camera on the 2022 Summit and 2022 Summit Reserve. Here's the link> https://www.jeep.com/new-grand-cherokee/interior.html
Here is a pic that I copied. At the link above you can scroll to different models. Notice that camera only appears on the Summits. Very interesting!!
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Scroll down to "LET's GET INTO IT" section and you can scroll different models. Notice the change when you get to the Summits!!
JeepFanChicago
Active member
And if you really want to go down a rabbit hole, if you start building out a 4xe on the configurator and select the Advance Protech Group III, the camera is added to the updated interior picture, though the package itself doesn’t say anything about hands-free.
I ordered my GC and GW with the assumption it won't be possible to add later. They have stated it's going to be late availability, and I've seen no place that it will be a software update for early purchasers. I think they would be touting that if that was the plan.
I will be very happy to be surprised and find out we can get it added later, but I'm not counting on it.
I will be very happy to be surprised and find out we can get it added later, but I'm not counting on it.
TampaHoosier
Well-known member
Ok, so does anyone have the camera (bump/notch whatever monitoring device on top of the steering wheel) actually in their Summit or Summit Reserve? I could have SWORN when I ordered my MY 22 at the end of November I saw that it had Hands Free Active driving but I can't find it anywhere. I just check my build sheet and I see several things but no mention specifically of "Hands Free..." but I do have a drowsy driver detection feature and I'm curious how it does that without the camera.
I did try the feature last night for Active driving, it worked great but as others have noted I was not able to leave my hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds before it started warning me to place them back on. Also, my Jeep app DOES say "Hands-Free Highway Assist" is green under the health section. WTF JEEP????
Wondering if I should just try and order the camera. But like other things with Jeep I then wonder if I have to pay a $100 fee to the dealer for a flash to turn on the feature - which no doubt they will all be completely clueless about.
www.moparautopartsdirect.com
I did try the feature last night for Active driving, it worked great but as others have noted I was not able to leave my hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds before it started warning me to place them back on. Also, my Jeep app DOES say "Hands-Free Highway Assist" is green under the health section. WTF JEEP????
Wondering if I should just try and order the camera. But like other things with Jeep I then wonder if I have to pay a $100 fee to the dealer for a flash to turn on the feature - which no doubt they will all be completely clueless about.
04672802AC - Driver Monitoring Camera - 2021-2024 Jeep | Mopar Auto Parts Direct
Driver Monitoring Camera - 4672802ac. Genuine Mopar® Parts & Accessories. Manufacturer Warranty. From the Dealership to your Door.
www.moparautopartsdirect.com
I hope my Summit will have the 'hands free' function added via software since I already have the camera installed for monitoring my drowsiness. Wait and see I guess!Ok, so does anyone have the camera (bump/notch whatever monitoring device on top of the steering wheel) actually in their Summit or Summit Reserve? I could have SWORN when I ordered my MY 22 at the end of November I saw that it had Hands Free Active driving but I can't find it anywhere. I just check my build sheet and I see several things but no mention specifically of "Hands Free..." but I do have a drowsy driver detection feature and I'm curious how it does that without the camera.
I did try the feature last night for Active driving, it worked great but as others have noted I was not able to leave my hands off the steering wheel for more than 10 seconds before it started warning me to place them back on. Also, my Jeep app DOES say "Hands-Free Highway Assist" is green under the health section. WTF JEEP????
Wondering if I should just try and order the camera. But like other things with Jeep I then wonder if I have to pay a $100 fee to the dealer for a flash to turn on the feature - which no doubt they will all be completely clueless about.
04672802AC - Driver Monitoring Camera - 2021-2024 Jeep | Mopar Auto Parts Direct
Driver Monitoring Camera - 4672802ac. Genuine Mopar® Parts & Accessories. Manufacturer Warranty. From the Dealership to your Door.
Drowsy Driver Detection does not use the interior camera. From the manual:
Using feedback obtained from the driver’s steering patterns, any buttons/switches that are pressed, and from the front camera, the system implements two operating logics:
- The first operating logic takes the driving style into account, observing the road and detecting to what extent the driver can continue driving with few lane crossing events.
- The second operating logic measures the time spent behind the wheel with the vehicle speed above 40 mph (60 km/h) and below 110 mph (180 km/h).
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