center console JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

The front power outlet is located inside the storage area
on the center stack of the instrument panel.
In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located in the storage area of the center console.The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo
area.
Front Power OutletRear Power Outlet
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NOTE:The rear power outlet can be switched to “bat-
tery” powered all the time by switching the rear power
outlet fuse in the fuse panel.
Rear Power Outlet Fuse
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F75 Fuse 20 A Yellow Front Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
Console Bin
2 — F92 Fuse 20 A Yellow Rear Power Outlet
3 — F60 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console
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POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
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 video games, such as
Playstation3 and XBox360 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.
Power Inverter Location
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CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers,
located in the center console.There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers,
located in the center armrest.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passengers side
of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the latch to
open the glove compartment.
There is also an additional storage bin located above the
instrument panel in the center of the dash.
Console Storage Compartment
Some vehicles may be equipped with a wireless charging
pad located in the upper portion of the center console.
Refer to Wireless Charging Pad-If Equipped in this
section for more information.
Glove Compartment
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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 cellphones, PDAs, and other small items.
Upper Console Charging PadCenter Console
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
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.
Center Console Storage
Passenger Seat Cushion Loop
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SPORT — IF EQUIPPED
This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift
schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are in-
creased to make full use of available engine power.
SPORT mode is activated using the rotary switch on the
center console. Refer toSelec-Terrainin this section for
further information.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is
selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue
to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
aging the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
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The parking brake switch is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake manually, pull up on the
switch momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring
sound from the back of the vehicle while the parking
brake engages. Once the parking brake is fully engaged,
the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster andan indicator on the switch will illuminate. If your foot is
on the brake pedal while you apply the parking brake,
you may notice a small amount of brake pedal move-
ment. The park brake can be applied even when the
ignition switch is OFF but the BRAKE warning lamp will
not illuminate, however, it can only be released when the
ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the
released or applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the parking
brake will automatically engage whenever the transmis-
sion is placed into PARK, or with a manual transmission,
when the ignition switch is turned OFF. Once the parking
brake is engaged, the BRAKE warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the switch
Electric Parking Brake Switch
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separatethe shifter bezel and boot assembly from the center
console bezel.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the shift lever override access hole (at the right front
corner of the shift lever assembly), and push and hold
the override release lever down. 6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever boot.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the trans-
mission and drivetrain are operable, disabled 4x4 ve-
hicles may also be towed as described under “Recre-
ational Towing” in the “Starting And Operating” section.
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