service JEEP CHEROKEE 2014 KL / 5.G User Guide
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
3. Temperature Gauge
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Light
- Engine TemperatureWarning Light
- Transmission TemperatureWarning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL)**
- SERV (Service) 4WDIndicator Light
-Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 141 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passengeras a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced
Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. In addition, the
vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Side
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment.
NOTE:
The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new
Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.
• This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags
based upon seat position.
•
If the Air Bag Warning Lightis not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service dealer immediately.
•This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle
switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
The SABIC air bags, are located above the side windows and their covers are also
labeled: SRS AIRBAG.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supple-
mental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front
and rear seats.
• This vehicle may be equipped with a front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags
based upon occupant weight.
NOTE: • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open duringair bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
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• Search for places to eat, shop, relax and play with Yelp, using your voice oron-screen menu. Then navigate to them (navigation standard on Uconnect®
8.4AN, optional on Uconnect®8.4A).
• Get operator assistance using the Assist button on your mirror.
Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect
®System.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST Button is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect
®
Care. The 9-1-1 Button connects you to emergency services.
NOTE:
Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 Call system capabilities. 9-1-1
or other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to
9-1-1 system calls.
2. The Uconnect
®“Apps” button on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the
radio touchscreen. This is where you can begin your registration process, manage
your Apps and purchase WiFi on demand.
3. The Uconnect
®Voice Command and Uconnect®Phone buttons are located on the
left side of your steering wheel. These buttons let you use your voice to give
commands, make phone calls, send and receive text messages hands-free, enter
navigation destinations, and control your radio and media devices.
Included Trial Period For New Vehicles
Your new vehicle may come with an included trial period for use of the Uconnect
®
Access Services starting at the date of vehicle purchase (date based on vehicle sales
notification from your dealer). To activate the trial, you must first register with
Uconnect® Access. After the trial period, if you wish to continue your Uconnect
®
Access Services you can choose to purchase a subscription.
Features And Packages
• After the trial period, you can subscribe to continue your service by visiting the Uconnect
®Store located within the Mopar Owner Connect website
(moparownerconnect.com). If you need assistance, U.S. residents can call
Uconnect
®Care at 855-792-4241.
• For the latest information on packages and pricing information: U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com.
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Using Uconnect® Access
Getting Started With Apps
Applications (Apps) and features in your Uconnect
®Access system deliver services
that are customized for the driver and are certified by Chrysler Group, LLC. Two
different types are:
1. Built-In Features — use the built-in 3G Cellular Network on your Uconnect
®8.4A
or 8.4AN radio.
2. Uconnect® Access via Mobile (if equipped) — uses the Uconnect Access app and
your smartphone's data plan to access your personal Pandora
®, iHeartRadio,
Aha™ and Slacker accounts from the vehicle and control them using the vehicle
touchscreen. Customer's data plan charges will apply.
Get started with your Uconnect
®Access apps by pressing the Uconnect®“Apps”
button on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the radio touchscreen. Available
apps and features are organized by the tabs on the left of the screen:
Favorite Apps — This is the default screen when you first press the “Apps” button on
the touchscreen, and is a good place to put the apps you use most frequently. To
make an App a “favorite”, press the “settings” button on the touchscreen to the
right of the app, and select “Make a favorite.”
All Apps — Organizes your Uconnect
®Access apps (when available).
Running Apps — Press this tab to see which apps are currently running.
Favorite Apps
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Built-In Features (Uconnect® 8.4A And 8.4AN Only)
1.Assist Call – The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button which (once
registered) automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of these pre-
defined destinations for immediate support:
• Roadside Assistance Call —
If you
get a flat tire, or need a tow, you’ll be
connected to someone who can help
anytime. Additional fees may apply.
Additional information in this sec-
tion.
• Uconnect® Access Care —Inve-
hicle support for Uconnect®Access
System, Apps and Features.
• Vehicle Care — Total support for
your Chrysler Group LLC vehicle.
2. Emergency 9-1-1 Call (If Equipped) — The rear view mirror contains a 9-1-1 button
that, when pressed, will place a call to a local 9-1-1 operator to request help from
local police, fire or ambulance personnel in the event of an emergency. If this
button is accidentally pressed, you will have 10 seconds to cancel the call. To
cancel, press the 9-1-1 Call button again or press the “cancellation button”
shown on the touchscreen. After 10 seconds has passed, the 9-1-1 call will be
placed and only the 9-1-1 operator can cancel it. The LED light on the rearview
mirror will turn green once a connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made. The
green LED light will turn off once the 9-1-1 call is terminated. Have an authorized
dealer service the vehicle if the rearview mirror light is continuously red. If a
connection is made between a 9-1-1 operator and your vehicle, you understand and
agree that 9-1-1 operators may, like any other 9-1-1 call, record conversations and
sounds in and near your vehicle upon connection.
3. Roadside Assistance (If Equipped) — If your vehicle is equipped with this feature
and within wireless range, you may be able to connect to Roadside Assistance by
pressing the “Assist” button on the rearview mirror. You will be presented with
Assist Care options. Make a selection by touching the prompts displayed on the
radio. If Roadside Assistance is provided to your vehicle, you agree to be
responsible for any additional roadside assistance service costs that you may
incur. In order to provide Uconnect
®Services to you, we may record and monitor
your conversations with Roadside Assistance, Uconnect®Care or Vehicle Care,
whether such conversations are initiated through the Uconnect®Services in your
vehicle, or via a landline or mobile telephone, and may share information
obtained through such recording and monitoring in accordance with regulatory
requirements. You acknowledge, agree and consent to any recording, monitoring
or sharing of information obtained through any such call recordings.
Interior Rearview Mirror
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4.Yelp® — Customers have the ability to search for nearby destinations or a point
of interest (POI) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for
example, “Italian restaurant”). Searching can be done by voice or using the
touchscreen keypad. Using the touchscreen, launch Yelp
®by selecting the
“Apps” icon, touch the “All Apps” tab, and then touch “Yelp.” Using voice
recognition press the Voice Command (VR) button on the steering wheel and say
“Launch Yelp
®.”
5. Security Alarm Notification — The Security Alarm Notification feature notifies you
via email or text (SMS) message when the vehicle’s factory-installed security
alarm system has been set-off. There are a number of reasons why your alarm may
have been triggered, one of which could be that your vehicle was stolen. If so,
please see the details of the Stolen Vehicle Assistance service below. When you
register, Security Alarm Notification is automatically set to send you an email at
the mail address you provide should the alarm go off. You may also opt to have a
text message sent to your mobile device.
6. Stolen Vehicle Assistance — If your vehicle is stolen, contact local law enforce-
ment immediately to file a stolen vehicle report. Once this report has been filed,
Uconnect
®care can help locate your vehicle. The Uconnect®Care agent will ask
for the stolen vehicle report number issued by local law enforcement. Then, using
GPS technology and the built-in wireless connection within your vehicle, the
Uconnect
®Care agent will be able to locate the stolen vehicle and work with law
enforcement to help recover it. (Vehicle must be within the United States, have
network coverage and must be registered with Uconnect
®Access with an active
subscription that includes the applicable feature).
7. WiFi Hotspot — WiFi Hotspot is on-demand WiFi 3G connectivity that's built-in
and ready to go whenever you are. Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect
®
Access, you can purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect®Store.
After you've made your purchase, turn on your signal and connect your devices.
It's never been easier to bring your home or office with you.
Your vehicle must have a working electrical system for any of the in vehicle
Uconnect
®features to operate.
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Remote Horn And Lights— It’s easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy
parking area by activating the horn and lights. It may also help if you need to draw
attention to your vehicle for any reason. You can send a request to your vehicle in one
of three ways:
1. Using the Uconnect
®Access App from a compatible smartphone.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
3. By contacting the Uconnect
®Care on the phone.
To use this feature after the Uconnect
®Access App is downloaded, login using your
user name and Uconnect®Security PIN. You can set-up notifications for your
account to receive an email or text (SMS) message every time a command is sent.
Login to Mopar Owner Connect (moparownerconnect.com) and click on Edit Profile
to manage Uconnect
®Notifications.
Voice Texting (U.S. Residents Only) — Want to dictate a personal message? Register
with Uconnect
®Access to take advantage of a new, cloudbased Voice Texting service,
an enhancement to Voice Text Reply.
Voice Texting allows you to compose a new text or reply to an incoming text message.
Before you attempt to use the Voice Texting feature, check to ensure you have the
following:
1. A paired, Bluetooth
®enabled phone with the Message Access Profile (MAP). Not
all Bluetooth®enabled phones support MAP, including all iPhones®(Apple iOS).
Visit UconnectPhone.com for system and device compatibility information.
2. An active Uconnect
®Access trial or paid subscription. Press the “U” button on
the lower right hand corner of the touchscreen to begin the registration process.
3. Accept the Allow MAP profile request on your smart phone. (Please refer to device manufacturer instructions for details).
To Send A Text Message:
1. Press the “Uconnect
®Phone” button.
2. Wait for the beep.
3. Say “Text.”
4. Uconnect
®will prompt you “Say the phone number, or full name and phone type
of the contact you want to send a message to.”
5. Wait for the beep and say a contact that is in your phonebook, or a mobile phone number that you would like to send the message to.
6. Uconnect
®will prompt you “Please say the message that you would like to send.”
(If you do not hear this prompt, you may not have an active subscription with
Uconnect
®Access).
7. Wait for the beep, and then dictate any message up to 140 characters. If you exceed 140 characters, you will hear the following prompt: “Message was too
long; your message will be truncated.”
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If equipped, the Via Mobile apps can be found by selecting the “Apps” soft-key in the
lower right corner of the radio touchscreen. Via Mobile apps are listed under the “All
Apps” tab. The words “Via Mobile” will appear after the app name indicating it is a
Via Mobile app.
Via Mobile apps can also be launched through Voice Recognition by pressing the VR
button on the steering wheel and stating “launch” and then the name of the app. For
example, you can say “launch Aha via Mobile.”
NOTE:
For detailed information on how to use Via Mobile apps visit the Mopar Owner
Connect website (www.moparownerconnect.com) and login using the username and
password you set up when registering for Uconnect
®Access.
A message will be displayed to remind you that Via Mobile apps utilize the data plan
on your connected smartphone to provide content. Many smartphones have a limit to
how much data they can utilize before incurring additional charges. The amount of
data being used varies by smartphone device, cellular service provider and specific
app. Check your mobile phone service plan for more details.* Touch “OK” to continue
or the “X” to exit.
(*Additional smartphone data usage charges may apply.)
Favorite Apps
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SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
• Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all inone place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment.
Get all the premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game,
Oprah Radio
®, every MLB®and NHL®game, every NASCAR®race, Martha
Stewart and more. And get 20+ extra channels, including SiriusXM Latino,
offering 20 channels of commercial free music, news, talk, comedy, sports and
more dedicated to Spanish language programming.
• To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio, press the RADIO hard-key and then the “SXM” soft-key.
• SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the
end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at
then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 for U.S. residents and
1-888-539-7474 for Canadian residents to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement
for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com for U.S. residents and www.siriusxm.ca for
Canadian residents. All fees and programming subject to change. Our satellite
service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA
and D.C. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage
limitations). Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service
area and in AK and HI. ©2014 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related
marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Disc Operation — If Equipped
• Your vehicle may have a remote CD player.
• CD/Disc Mode is entered by either inserting a CD/Disc or by touching the MEDIA button located on the side of the display. Once in Media Mode, select “Disc”.
• Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing as indicated on the illustration located on the Disc player.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through Disc tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
Browse
• Touch the “Browse” soft-key to scroll through and select a desired track on the Disc. Touch the “Exit” soft-key if you wish to cancel the browse function.
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Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®)
Once your Uconnect®system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system
can announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio
system. You can reply to the message using Voice Recognition, by selecting, or saying
one of the 18 pre-defined messages.
• Here’s How: Press the Uconnect
®Phone buttonand wait for the beep, then
say “reply.” Uconnect®will give the following prompt: “ Please say the message
you would like to send.” Wait for the beep and say one of the pre-defined
messages. (If you are not sure, you can say “help”). Uconnect
®will then read the
pre-defined messages allowed. As soon as you hear the message you would like to
send, you can interrupt the list of prompts by pressing the Uconnect
®phone
button and saying the phrase. Uconnect®will confirm the message by reading it
back to you. Then press the Phone button and say “Send.”
PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES
Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later.
No. Start without me. I’ll be Late.
Okay. Where are you?
I will be
minutes late.
Call me. Are you there yet?
I’ll call you later. I need directions.
See you in
minutes.
I’m on my way.
Can’t talk right now.
I’m lost. Thanks.
NOTE:
Voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compatible mobile device
enabled with Bluetooth
®Message Access Profile (MAP). iPhone®and some other
smartphones do not currently support Bluetooth®MAP. Visit UconnectPhone.com for
system and device compatibility.
• Want to dictate a personal message? You must first register with Uconnect
®
Access (U.S. residents only) to take advantage of a new, cloud-based Voice Texting
service, an enhancement to Voice Text Reply.
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