JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

•Transmission Over Temperature Telltale — If
Equipped
This telltale indicates that the transmission
fluid temperature is running hot. This may
occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light
turns off.
•Service 4WD Telltale
If the light stays on or comes on during driv-
ing, it means that the 4WD system is not
functioning properly and that service is re-
quired. We recommend you drive to the near-
est service center and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
•Diesel Wait To Start Telltale — If Equipped
The “Wait To Start” telltale will illuminate for
approximately two seconds when the ignition is
turned to the RUN position. It’s duration may be longer
based on colder operating conditions. Vehicle will not
initiate start until telltale is out. Refer to “Starting Proce-
dures” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
•LaneSence Failure Telltale
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
LaneSense Departure has detected a failure.
•Diesel Low Diesel Exhaust Telltale — If Equipped
This telltale will turn on to indicate the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is low
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•rear Axle Locker Telltale
This light indicates when the rear axle lock has
been activated.
•Washer Fluid Telltale
This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
•Diesel water In Fuel Telltale — If Equipped
The “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will illu-
minate when there is water detected in the fuel
filters. If this light remains on, DO NOT start
the vehicle before you drain the water from the
fuel filters to prevent engine damage. Refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures/Draining Fuel/Water Separator Fil-
ters” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
•Loose Fuel Filler Cap
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the fuel
filler cap may be loose.
DID Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu item is highlighted in the
DID.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as desired.
Speedometer
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Speedometer Menu item is highlighted in the DID.
Push and release the OK button to change the speedom-
eter scale from mph to km/h (or vice versa).
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Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Vehicle Info Menu item is highlighted in the DID.
Push and release the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to cycle
through the Vehicle Info sub-menus, follow the prompts
on each screen as needed.
Tire Pressure
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the DID. Push and
release the RIGHT arrow button and one of the following
will be displayed:
•If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of
the ICON.
•If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To
XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire
pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the
pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different
color than the other tire pressure value.
•If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service
Tire Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Push and release the LEFT arrow button to return
to the main menu.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
under “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Coolant Temperature
Transmission Temp
Oil Temp
Oil Life
Battery Voltage
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Driver Assist
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The
information displayed depends on ACC system status.
Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/
OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of
the following displays in the DID:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap-
tive Cruise Control Off.”
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Push and release the SET + or the SET- button (located on
the steering wheel) and the following will display in the
DID:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
•Distance Setting Change
•System Cancel
•Driver Override
•System Off
•ACC Proximity Warning
•ACC Unavailable Warning
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•The DID will return to the last display selected after
five seconds of no ACC display activity.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC) — If Equipped” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
LaneSense
The DID displays the current LaneSense system settings.
The information displayed depends on LaneSense sys-
tem status and the conditions that need to be met. For
further information, refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Fuel Economy Menu item is highlighted in the DID.
Push and Hold the OK button to reset feature.
•Range
•Average Fuel Economy
•Current Fuel Economy (MPG or L/100 km)
Trip Info
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Trip Menu item is highlighted in the DID (Toggle left
or right to select Trip A or Trip B). The Trip information
will display the following:
•Distance
•Average Fuel Economy
•Elapsed Time
Hold the OK button to reset feature information.
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Audio
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Audio Menu displays in the DID.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted in the DID. This
feature shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see
what the stored messages are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Screen Setup Menu displays in the DID. Push and
release the OK button to enter the sub-menus. The Screen
Setup feature allows you to change what information is
displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location
that information is displayed.
Uconnect® SETTINGS
The Uconnect® system uses a combination of buttons on
the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on
the center of the instrument panel that allow you to
access and change the customer programmable features.
Many features can vary by vehicle.
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect®
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
Uconnect® 5.0 Buttons On Touchscreen And Buttons On
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Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On The Touchscreen
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side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru-
ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through
menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the
center of the control knob one or more times to select or
change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect® system may also have a Screen Off and
Back buttons located below the system.
Push the Screen Off button to turn off the Uconnect®
screen. Push the Screen Off button a second time to turn
the screen on.
Push the Back button to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect® system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect® display.
Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings — Uconnect® 5.0 Settings
Push the MORE button on the faceplate to display the
menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect® system
allows you to access programmable features that may be
equipped such as Display, Voice, Clock & Date, Safety &
Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort,
Engine Off Options, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth®, Sirius Setup, Restore Settings, and Clear
Personal Data.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting and make
your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press
the Back Arrow/Done button on the touchscreen or the
Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous
menu or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close
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out of the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down
Arrow buttons on the right side of the screen will allow
you to toggle up or down through the available settings.
Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available.
•Display Mode
When in this display you may select the “Auto” or
“Manual” display settings. To change Mode status, press
and release the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the
touchscreen. Then press the arrow back button on the
touchscreen.
NOTE:When Day or Night is selected for the Display
Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause
the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control
even though the headlights are on.
•Display Brightness With Headlights ON
When in this display, you may select the overall screen
brightness with the headlights on. Adjust the brightness
with the “+” and “–” setting buttons on the touchscreen
or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+”
and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. Then press the arrow
back button on the touchscreen.
NOTE:To make changes to the#Display Brightness with
Headlights ON#setting, the headlights must be on and
the interior dimmer switch must not be in the#party#or
#parade#positions.
•Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
When in this display, you may select the overall screen
brightness with the headlights off. Adjust the brightness
with the “+” and “–” setting buttons on the touchscreen
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or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+”
and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. Then press the arrow
back button on the touchscreen.
NOTE:To make changes to the#Display Brightness with
Headlights OFF#setting, the headlights must be off and
the interior dimmer switch must not be in the#party#or
#parade#positions.
•Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of multiple
languages (English / Français / Español) for all display
nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navi-
gation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Language”
button on the touchscreen, then select the desired lan-
guage button on the touchscreen. Press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
•Units
When in this display, you may select to have the DID,
odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) changed
between US and Metric units of measure. Press “US” or
“Metric” to make your selection. Press the back arrow
button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
•Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
sound heard when a button on the touchscreen is
pressed. Press the “Touchscreen Beep” button on the
touchscreen then select from “on” or “off.” Press the back
arrow button on the touchscreen to return to the previous
menu.
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