warning JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G Owner's Guide

Cargo Area Features
Cargo Load Floor
The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs
(181 kg).
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
folded flat. This allows for extended cargo space and still
maintains some rear seating room. Refer to “Seats” in this
section for further information.
Cargo Extension Panels
Cargo extension panels can be folded and unfolded. When
the rear seats are moved to the more forward positions and
the rear seat backs are folded down, the extension panels
can be unfolded manually by hand (2 of them). The
extension panels can be used to extend the load floor to the
rear seats and/or hide the gap between the load floor and
rear seats, or to assist in loading large items into the cargo
area.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be
used to secure loads safely when the vehicle is moving.
Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels.
WARNING!
•Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat
tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a tie-down
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the
anchors provided for child seat tethers.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
• Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits de-
scribed on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar.
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle.
Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or
behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.
Rear Storage Bins
The rear storage bins are located in the rear of the vehicle
on the sides of the load floor.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that
operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink
unit is powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink buttons, located on the overhead console,
designate the three different HomeLink channels. The
HomeLink indicator is located above the center button.
NOTE: HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security
Alarm is active.
Rear Storage Bins
HomeLink Buttons/Overhead Console
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WARNING!
•Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-
ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause
serious injury or death.
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close while
you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not
program the transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this
transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety
standards. This includes most garage door opener
models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage
door opener without these safety features.
Call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for
safety information or assistance.
General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
• The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration number
only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica-
tions were met.
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To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover.
The center console has a storage area which can hold cell
phones, PDAs, and other small items.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
Center Console
Center Console Storage
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Flip ’n Stow Front Passenger Seat Storage —
If Equipped
Some models may be equipped with storage under the
front passenger seat cushion. Pull upward on the seat
cushion loop to open the storage compartment.NOTE:Make sure that objects inside the bin do not
interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push the
seat cushion downward after closing it to make sure it
latches to the base.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into
position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will
not provide the proper stability for passengers. An
improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious
injury.
Passenger Seat Cushion Loop
Passenger Seat Cushion Storage Compartment
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery
even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and
with greater caution.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Power Inverter — If Equipped
Power Inverter Location
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There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics
and other low power devices requiring power up to 150
Watts. Certain high-end game consoles will exceed this
power limit, as will most power tools.
To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in the
device. The outlet automatically turns off when the device
is unplugged.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload
protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the
power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the
electrical device has been removed from the outlet the
inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading
the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices
prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging
pad located inside the upper portion of the center console.
This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your Qi
enabled mobile phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic
induction to transfer power to your mobile device.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi wireless
charging, be equipped with an aftermarket sleeve or
equipped with a back plate from your mobile phone
provider, or an online or local electronics retailer.
Wireless Charging Pad
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4. Adjust the wireless charging pad mobile phone cradle tohold the mobile phone in position. The cradle moves by
pushing down on the finger tabs and adjusting the
cradle in or out.
NOTE: The initial adjustment will only need to be done
once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a different
mobile phone is used, the cradle will need to be readjusted. The LED indicator will flash green while the mobile phone
is charging. The Qi enabled phone is able to function
normally as it is charging.
WARNING!
Do not place metal object(s) between the mobile phone
and wireless charging pad. Metal object(s) such as
coins, rings or keys will become very HOT. If metal
object(s) become lodged between the mobile phone
and wireless charging pad, carefully remove the mo-
bile phone and allow the metal object(s) to cool before
removing. Failure to wait until the object(s) cool could
result in personal injury, including burns.
CAUTION!
Do not place your vehicle key fob on the wireless
charging pad, the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature may not
work properly while a mobile phone is being charged.Adjustable Finger Tabs
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a
luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should
be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed
on the roof rack. Check the straps frequently to be sure that
the load remains securely attached.
NOTE:Crossbars can be purchased at an authorized dealer
through Mopar parts.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and
luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the ve-
hicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal
injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cau-
tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always
distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure
the load appropriately.
•Long loads, which extend over the windshield, such as
wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to both
the front and rear of the vehicle.
•Place a blanket or other protection between the surface
of the roof and the load.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in damage
to the cargo or your vehicle.
•Load should always be secured to cross bars first, with
tie down loops used as additional securing points if
needed. Tie loops are intended as supplementary tie
down points only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms
with the tie loops. Check the straps frequently to be
sure that the load remains securely attached.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS .................128
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............130
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ...........131
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Location
And Controls ........................ .131
▫ Oil Change Reset ..................... .133
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items .......134
 WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ........................... .142
▫ Red Telltale Lights .....................143 ▫
Yellow Telltale Lights ....................150
▫ Blue Telltale Lights ..................... .160
▫ Green Telltale Lights .....................160
▫ White Telltale Lights .....................162

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . . .163
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ........................ .163
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ..............164
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