JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G User Guide

Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings — Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings
Press the “Apps” or the “Controls” button on the touchscreen,
then press the “Settings” button on the touchscreen 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, Safety & Driving
Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort, Engine
Off Options, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup, Re-
store Settings, Clear Personal Data, and System Information.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time. To adjust the setting of a programmable feature, press the
desired setting option. Once in the desired setting option,
press and release the preferred setting until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has
been selected.
Once the setting is complete, press the Back Arrow button
on the touchscreen to return to the previous menu or press
the X button on the touchscreen to close out of the settings
screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow button on the right
side of the screen will allow you to toggle up or down
through the list of available settings.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode DayNight Auto
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +-
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 partyorparade positions.
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +-
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 partyorparade positions.
Set Theme
NOTE:
When the “Set Theme” feature is selected, you may select the theme for the display screen. To make your selection,
press the Set Theme button on the touchscreen, then select the desired theme option button until a check-mark ap-
pears showing that the setting has been selected.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Language
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Espa-
ñol) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set
Language” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark
appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Touchscreen Beep
Control Screen Time-Out — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Control Screen Time-Out” feature is selected, the Controls Screen will stay open for five seconds before
the screen times out. With the feature deselected, the screen will stay open until it is manually closed. Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the In-
strument Cluster Display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route.
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Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Sync Time With GPS Set Time Hours +-
NOTE:
The “Set Time Hours” feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touch-
screen must be unchecked. Set Time Minutes +-
NOTE:
The “Set Time Minutes” feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touch-
screen must be unchecked. Time Format 12hrs24hrs
Show Time in Status Bar — If Equipped
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Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) — If Equipped Near
Far
NOTE:
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be set to Far, or set to Near. The default status of FCW is the
Far setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are
farther away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for a more dynamic driving experience,
select the Near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of
you. Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) Active Braking — If Equipped Far
Med Near
NOTE:
The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the brakes to
slow your vehicle in case of potential forward collision. The ABA applies additional brake pressure when the driver
requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. The ABA system becomes active at 5 mph
(8 km/h).
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Setting NameSelectable Options
LaneSense Warning — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Warning” feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed-
back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late”
warning zone start point. LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Low
Medium High
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Strength” feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential
lane departures. ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the gear selector is in REVERSE and the
vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Front ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Rear ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Medium High
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Rear ParkSense Braking Assist — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be-
hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle. Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the ig-
nition is in the RUN position and the gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their
previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. Blind Spot Alert —If Equipped Off
LightsLights and Chime
NOTE:
When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a
visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert
when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged,
the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. A sen-
sor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped
ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guide Lines — If Equipped
ParkView Backup Camera Delay Enable
Disable
NOTE:
When the “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView Backup Camera display to
remain on while in drive for up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph (13 km/h). Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
Electric Park Brake Service Mode
NOTE:
The “Electric Park Brake Service Mode” feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a vehicle
integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to service the rear foundation brakes
(brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.).
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available.
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off. Headlights With Wipers —
If Equipped
Headlight Illumi-
nated On Approach 0 sec
30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time
the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the key fob.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Dim High Beams—
If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Dim High Beams” feature is selected, the high beam headlights will activate/deactivate automati-
cally under certain conditions. Daytime Running Lights — IfEquipped Ye s
N o
Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Door Locks OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Auto Door Locks” feature is selected, all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h).
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