Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 User manual

2017 CHEROKEE USER GUIDE

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Cherokee

Fourth Edition

User Guide

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The driver’s primary responsibility

is the safe operation of the vehicle.

Driving while distracted can result

in loss of vehicle control, resulting

in a collision and personal injury.

FCA US LLC strongly recommends

that the driver use extreme caution

when using any device or feature

that may take their attention o

the road.

Use of any electrical devices, such

as cellular telephones, computers,

portable radios, vehicle navigation

or other devices, by the driver while

the vehicle is moving is dangerous

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Driving and Alcohol:

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your

driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below

the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated

non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less

sharp, your reﬂexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that

it represents precision workmanship, distinc-

tive styling, and high quality.

Your new FCA US LLC vehicle has character-

istics to enhance the driver's control under

some driving conditions. These are to assist

the driver and are never a substitute for

attentive driving. They can never take the

driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the

comfort and convenience of you and your

passengers. Some of these should not be

used when driving because they take your

eyes from the road or your attention from

driving. Never text while driving, or more than

momentarily take your eyes off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the op-

eration of features and equipment that are

either standard or optional on this vehicle.

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features and equipment that are no longer

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Please disregard any features and equipment

described in this guide that are not available

on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to

make changes in design and specifications

and/or make additions to or improvements to

its products without imposing any obligation

upon itself to install them on products previ-

ously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help

you quickly become acquainted with the im-

portant features of your vehicle. It contains

most things you will need to operate and

maintain the vehicle, including emergency

information.

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manuals/ for further details. For your conve-

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

Each time direction instructions (left/right or

forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are

given, these must be intended as regarding

an occupant in the driver's seat. Special

cases not complying with this rule will be

properly specified in the text.

The figures in this User Guide are provided by

way of example only: this might imply that

some details of the image do not correspond

to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.

In addition, the User Guide has been con-

ceived considering vehicles with steering

wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible

that on vehicles with steering wheel on the

right side, the position or construction of

some controls is not exactly mirror-like with

respect to the figure.

To identify the chapter with the information

needed you can consult the index at the end

of this User Guide.

Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-

cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd

page. A few pages further there is a key for

getting to know the chapter order and the

relevant symbols in the tabs. There is anyway

a textual indication of the current chapter at

the side of each even page.

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored la-

bels whose symbols indicate precautions to

be observed when using this component.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher

rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This

vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a

higher center of gravity than many passenger

vehicles. It is capable of performing better in

a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven

in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out

of control. Because of the higher center of

gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may

roll over while some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-

vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can

cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-

ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-

sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or

fatal injury. Drive carefully.

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat

belts provided is a major cause of severe or

fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government

notes that the universal use of existing seat

belts could cut the highway death toll by

10,000 or more each year and could reduce

disabling injuries by two million annually. In

a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signifi-

cantly more likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

Rollover Warning Label

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

While reading this User Guide you will find a

series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures

that could damage your vehicle.

There are also CAUTIONS that must be care-

fully followed to prevent incorrect use of the

components of the vehicle, which could

cause accidents or injuries.

VEHICLE CHANGES/

ALTERATIONS

IMPORTANT: Any change or alteration of the

vehicle might seriously affect its safety and

road holding, thus causing accidents, in

which the occupants could even be fatally

injured.

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4

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

SAFETY

STARTING AND OPERATING

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MULTIMEDIA

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

INDEX

6

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL...........8

INTERIOR...................9

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

7

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Vents

2 — Multifunction Lever

3 — Steering Wheel

4 — Instrument Cluster

5 — Windshield Wiper Lever

6 — Glove/Storage Compartment

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

8

INTERIOR

Interior Features

1 — Power Window Switches 4 — Switch Bank 7 — Seats

2 — Ignition Start/Stop Button 5 — Climate Controls

3 — Uconnect Radio 6 — Gear Selector

9

10

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

KEYS .....................13

KeyFob.....................13

IGNITIONSWITCH............14

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .......14

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —

IFEQUIPPED................16

General Information .............16

SENTRYKEY................16

General Information .............16

Irregular Operation ..............17

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —

IFEQUIPPED................17

To Arm The System .............17

To Disarm The System ............18

DOORS ....................18

Manual Door Locks ..............18

Power Door Locks ..............19

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry . . .20

Locking The Doors With One Or More

Doors Open...................23

Auto Relocking ................23

Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ...................23

SEATS.....................24

Manual Seat Adjustment ..........24

Power Adjustment Front —

If Equipped ..................25

Manual Adjustment Rear ..........26

Memory Seat .................26

Heated/Ventilated Seats ...........27

HEADRESTRAINTS...........28

Front Adjustment ...............29

Front Removal .................29

Rear Adjustment ...............30

Rear Removal .................31

STEERING WHEEL ............31

Adjustment ..................31

Heated Steering Wheel............32

MIRRORS ..................33

Interior Mirrors ................33

Exterior Mirrors ................34

EXTERIORLIGHTS............35

Headlight Switch ...............35

Headlights ...................35

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —

If Equipped ..................35

High Beams ..................36

Flash-To-Pass .................36

Automatic Lighting ..............36

Parking Lights .................36

Headlight Delay ...............36

Front Fog Lights................37

Turn Signals ..................37

Lane Change Assist .............37

INTERIORLIGHTS............37

Courtesy Interior Lights ...........37

Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ....38

WIPER AND WASHERS ........38

Front Wipers .................38

Rain Sensing Wipers .............39

Rear Wiper ...................40

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CLIMATECONTROLS .........40

Manual Climate Control Without A

Touchscreen Overview ............40

Climate Controls With A Touchscreen

Overview ....................45

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped ..................55

Operating Tips .................56

WINDOWS.................59

Power Window Controls ...........59

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch

Protection ...................59

Reset Auto-Up .................60

Window Lockout Switch ...........60

POWER SUNROOF ...........60

Opening.....................61

Closing .....................61

Wind Buffeting ................61

Power Sun Shade ...............61

Pinch Protection Feature ..........62

Sunroof Maintenance.............63

HOOD .....................63

Opening The Hood ..............63

Closing The Hood ...............63

LIFTGATE ..................64

Opening.....................64

Closing .....................64

Cargo Area Features .............64

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR

OPENER (HomeLink) .........66

Before You Begin Programming

HomeLink ...................66

Programming A Rolling Code ........66

Programming A Non-Rolling Code .....67

Using HomeLink ...............68

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........68

Power Outlets .................68

Power Inverter ................71

Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped . .71

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KEYS

Key Fob

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the

doors and liftgate from distances up to ap-

proximately 66ft (20m) using a handheld key

fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed

at the vehicle to activate the system.

• This feature allows the driver to operate

the ignition switch with the push of a

button as long as the key fob is in the

passenger compartment.

•

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three

operating positions which are labeled and

will illuminate when in position. The three

positions are: OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. Dur-

ing start, RUN will illuminate.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change

with the push of a button, the key fob may

have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a

back up method can be used to operate the

ignition switch. Put the nose side (side oppo-

site of the emergency key) of the key fob

against the ENGINE START/STOP button and

push to operate the ignition switch.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change

with the push of a button, the key fob may

have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a

backup method can be used to operate the

ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key

fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key)

against the ENGINE START/STOP button and

push to operate the ignition switch.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the unlock button on the

key fob once to unlock the driver's door or

twice within five seconds to unlock all doors

and the liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the

first push of the unlock button. Refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your

Owner’s Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/

manuals/ for further information.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the lock button on the key

fob to lock all doors and liftgate.

Key Fob

1 — Liftgate

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic

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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go —

Passive Entry

If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate

is open, the doors will lock. The doors will

unlock again automatically if the key is left

inside the passenger compartment, other-

wise the doors will stay locked.

Request For Additional Key Fobs

NOTE:

Only key fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and

operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is pro-

grammed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro-

grammed to any other vehicle.

WARNING!

• Always remove the key fobs from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving

the vehicle unattended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless

Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remem-

ber to place the ignition in the OFF

mode.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at

an authorized dealer. This procedure consists

of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle

electronics. A blank key fob is one that has

never been programmed.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-

tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you

to an authorized dealer.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to

all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in

this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Industry Canada license-

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-

ject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to oper-

ate the equipment.

IGNITION SWITCH

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the

ignition switch with the push of a button as

long as the key fob is in the passenger com-

partment.

The push button ignition has three operating

modes. The three modes are OFF, ACC, and

RUN.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch does not change with

the push of a button, the key fob may have a

low or dead battery. In this situation, a back

up method can be used to operate the igni-

tion switch. Put the nose side (side opposite

of the emergency key) of the key fob against

the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to

operate the ignition switch.

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The push button ignition can be placed in the

following modes:

OFF

• The engine is stopped.

• Some electrical devices (e.g. Central lock-

ing, alarm, etc.) are still available.

ACC

• Engine is not started.

• Some electrical devices are available.

RUN

• Driving position.

• All the electrical devices are available.

NOTE:

The vehicle will not start if the key fob is

located inside the cargo area and the liftgate

is opened.

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock

your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-

attended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking

brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle, or in a location accessible to

children, and do not leave the ignition of

a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-

N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child

WARNING!

could operate power windows, other con-

trols, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

heat build-up may cause serious injury

or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for

thieves. Always remove key fob from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

NOTE:

For further information, refer to "Starting The

Engine" in "Starting And Operating."

START/STOP Ignition Button

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REMOTE STARTING

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

• Push the remote start button on the key

fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the

remote start button a third time shuts the

engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, push the START/

STOP button to turn the ignition to the

ON/RUN mode.

• With remote start, the engine will only run

for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni-

tion is placed in the ON/RUN mode.

• The vehicle must be started with the key

after two consecutive timeouts.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to

all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in

this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Industry Canada license-

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-

ject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to oper-

ate the equipment.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents

unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling

the engine. The system does not need to be

armed or activated. Operation is automatic,

regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or

unlocked.

CAUTION!

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not

compatible with some aftermarket remote

starting systems. Use of these systems

may result in vehicle starting problems

and loss of security protection.

All of the key fobs provided with your new

vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle

electronics.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to

all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in

this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Industry Canada license-

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-

ject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to oper-

ate the equipment.

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Irregular Operation

The system uses a key fob, an Ignition Node

Module, Keyless Push Button Ignition and a

RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle

operation. Therefore, only key fobs that are

programmed to the vehicle can be used to

start and operate the vehicle. The system will

not allow the engine to crank if an invalid key

fob is used to start and operate the vehicle.

The system will shut the engine off in two

seconds if an invalid key fob is used to start

the engine.

NOTE:

A key fob that has not been programmed is

also considered an invalid key.

During normal operation, after placing the

keyless ignition in the ON/RUN mode, the

Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three

seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains

on after the bulb check, it indicates that

there is a problem with the electronics. In

addition, if the light begins to flash after the

bulb check, it indicates that someone used

an invalid key fob to try to start the engine.

Either of these conditions will result in the

engine being shut off after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during

normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for

longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that

there is a fault in the electronics. Should this

occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as

possible by an authorized dealer.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

— IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve-

hicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless

Enter-N-Go — Ignition for unauthorized op-

eration. While the vehicle security alarm is

armed, interior switches for door locks and

liftgate release are disabled. If something

triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm

will provide the following audible and visible

signals:

• The horn will pulse

• The turn signals will flash

• The vehicle security light in the instru-

ment cluster will flash

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security

alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed

in the “OFF” mode.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless En-

try, make sure the vehicle’s keyless

ignition system is OFF.

2. Perform one of the following methods to

lock the vehicle:

• Push the lock button on the interior

power door lock switch with the driver

and/or passenger door open.

• Push the lock button on the exterior

Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid

key fob available in the same exterior

zone, refer to "Doors" in "Getting To

Know Your Vehicle" in your Owner’s

manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/

manuals/ for further information.

•

Push the lock button on the exterior Pas-

sive Entry Door Handle with a valid key

fob available in the same exterior zone.

• Push the lock button on the key fob.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

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To Disarm The System

The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed

using any of the following methods:

• Push the unlock button on the key fob.

• Grasp the passive entry door handle to

unlock the door, refer to "Doors" in "Get-

ting To Know Your Vehicle" in your Owner’s

Manual at www.jeep.com/en/owners/

manuals/ for further information.

• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to

disarm the system.

NOTE:

• The driver's door key cylinder and the

liftgate button on the key fob cannot arm

or disarm the vehicle security alarm.

• The vehicle security alarm remains armed

during power liftgate entry. Pushing the

liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle

security alarm. If someone enters the ve-

hicle through the liftgate and opens any

door, the alarm will sound.

• When the vehicle security alarm is armed,

the interior power door lock switches will

not unlock the doors.

The vehicle security alarm is designed to

protect your vehicle. However, you can create

conditions where the system will give you a

false alarm. If one of the previously described

arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle

security alarm will arm regardless of whether

you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in

the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will

sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle

security alarm.

If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the

battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle

security alarm will remain armed when the

battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will

flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,

disarm the vehicle security alarm.

DOORS

Manual Door Locks

To lock each door, rotate the door lock knob

on each door trim panel rearward until the red

area is hidden. To unlock the front doors, pull

the inside door handle to the first detent or

rotate the door lock button until the red

indicator is visible. To unlock the rear doors,

rotate the door lock button until the red

indicator is visible.

If the door lock button is locked (red indicator

hidden) when you shut the door, the door will

lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not

inside the vehicle before closing the door.

NOTE:

The manual door locks will not lock or unlock

the liftgate.

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