JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................474
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .475
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F
Or 30°C) ......................... .475
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................475
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................476
▫ After Starting ....................... .477
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......477
▫ Automatic Mode ..................... .477▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .478
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode ............................. .479
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................... .481
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .481
▫ System Malfunction ....................481
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .482
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............483
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............484
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▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .485
▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ........485
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .487
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........494
▫ 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped .......................... .494
▫ 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped .......................... .496
▫ Shift Positions ....................... .497
▫ Shifting Procedures ....................498
▫ Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If
Equipped .......................... .502
 SELEC-TERRAIN ..................... .504
▫ Description ......................... .504
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................506
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................506
▫ When To Use 4WD LOW Range ...........506
▫ Driving Through Water .................507
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........508
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .508
▫ Traction Downhill .....................509
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................509
 POWER STEERING .....................510
 ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ............512
▫ Auto Park Brake ..................... .516
▫ SafeHold .......................... .517
▫ Brake Service Mode ....................517
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BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .519
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .520
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .520
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............520
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............520
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............522
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............522
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................523
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............526
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........527
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........532
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............532
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............533 ▫
Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............533
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........533
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .534
▫ Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped . . . .537
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............541
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .541
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........544
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........546
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........547
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........552
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .552
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................553
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .555
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▫Radial Ply Tires ..................... .555
▫ Tire Types .......................... .556
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............558
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............558
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .561
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................561
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .562
▫ Replacement Tires .....................563
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......564
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....567
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .569
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........572
▫ General Information ....................576 
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................577
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................577
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............578
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......578
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................579
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................579
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................580
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............581
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .581
▫ E-85 General Information ...............581
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................582
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................582
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▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .......583
▫ Starting ........................... .583
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .584
▫ Replacement Parts ....................584
▫ Maintenance ....................... .584
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .584
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........587
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............588
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................588
▫ Certification Label ....................588
 TRAILER TOWING .....................591
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............591▫
Trailer Hitch Classification ...............594
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...................... .595
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............596
▫ Towing Requirements ..................597
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .602
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................604
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .604
▫ Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models ...................... .606
▫ Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 1-Speed
Power Transfer Unit ....................607
▫ Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed
Power Transfer Unit ....................607
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren 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 ACC or ON/RUN mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
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Normal Starting
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait
10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
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4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allowthe starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat
the procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank con-
tinuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10
to 15 seconds before trying again.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump-Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
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With Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
Normal Starting, “Extreme Cold WeatherandEx-
tended Park Starting procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel;
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
2. Cycle the ignition to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
disengage automatically in 10 seconds.
3. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal.
4. Cycle the ignition to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce fuel
consumption. The system will stop the engine automati-
cally during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator
pedal will automatically re-start the engine.
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal
customer engine start. At that time, the system will go
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into STOP/START READY and if all other conditions are
met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE
“Autostop” mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must
Occur:
•The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A
STOP/START READY message will be displayed in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display (DID) within the Stop/
Start section. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
• The vehicle must be completely stopped.
• The shifter must be in a forward gear and the brake
pedal depressed. The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to
the zero position and the Stop/Start telltale will illumi-
nate indicating you are in Autostop. Customer settings
will be maintained upon return to an engine running
condition.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
Prior to engine shut down, the system will check many
safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled.
Detailed information about the operation of the Stop/
Start system may be viewed in the EVIC/DID Stop/Start
Screen. In the following situations the engine will not
stop:
•
Driver ’s seat belt is not buckled.
• Driver ’s door is not closed.
• Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
• Battery charge is low.
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