climate control JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 KL / 5.G User Guide

•Activation By Rear Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically when the Rear
Defrost is operating and theambient temperature is
below 40° F (4.4° C).
•Activation By Remote Start Operation
When the Remote Start is activated and theoutside
ambient temperature is less than 40° F (4.4° C)the
windshield wiper de-icer is activated. Upon exiting Re-
mote Start, the climate control functions will resume their
previous operation except, if the de-icer is active, the
de-icer timer and operation will continue.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped
Buttons On Your Uconnect® Faceplate
The buttons on the faceplate are located below the
Uconnect® screen.
Uconnect® Manual Climate Controls — Buttons On The
Faceplate
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
6. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause
automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either the blower control
knob on the faceplate or buttons on the touchscreen as
follows:
Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower
control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting.
The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower
control knob counterclockwise.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
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8. Climate Control OFF Button
Push and release this button to turn the Climate Control
ON/OFF.
9. Temperature Control Down Button (Uconnect® 8.4)
Provides temperature control. Push the button on the
faceplate for cooler temperature settings or on the touch-
screen, press and slide the button on the touchscreen
temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on the
touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
10. Temperature Control Up Button (Uconnect® 8.4)
Provides temperature control. Push the button on the
faceplate for warmer temperature settings or on the
touchscreen, press and slide the button on the touch-
screen temperature bar towards the red arrow button on
the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings.
11. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 5.0)
Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to
regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger
compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red
area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the tem-
perature bar into the blue area indicates cooler tempera-
tures.
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With
Touchscreen — If Equipped
Buttons On Your Uconnect® Faceplate
The buttons on the faceplate are located below the
Uconnect® screen.
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Buttons On Your Uconnect® Touchscreen
The buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect® system screen.
Uconnect® Automatic Climate Controls — Buttons On
Your Faceplate
Uconnect® 5.0 Automatic Temperature Controls —
Buttons On Your Touchscreen
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7. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer
temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and
slide the button on the touchscreen temperature bar
towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for
warmer temperature settings.
NOTE:Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button on the faceplate for cooler
temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and
slide the button on the touchscreen temperature bar
towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for
cooler temperature settings.
NOTE:Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
9. SYNC
Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the
Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated
when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize
the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem-
perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature
setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature.
10. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause
automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
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•Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
•Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window
demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or
snowy conditions.
12. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control
ON/OFF.
13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Push the button on the faceplate for cooler tempera-
ture settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide the
button on the touchscreen temperature bar towards the
blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler tempera-
ture settings.
NOTE:In Sync mode, this button will also automatically
adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same
time.
14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button (Uconnect®
8.4 Only)
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Push the button on the faceplate for warmer tem-
perature settings or on the touchscreen, press and slide
the button on the touchscreen temperature bar towards
the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer
temperature settings.
NOTE:In Sync mode, this button will also automatically
adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same
time.
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15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 5.0 Only)
Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to
regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger
compartment. Moving the temperature bar into the red
area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving the tem-
perature bar into the blue area indicates cooler tempera-
tures.
Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator
to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning system is turned on,
cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, push the A/C
button to turn off the air conditioning and manually
adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make
sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes.
NOTE:
•If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,
select Defrost mode and adjust blower speed if
needed.
•If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (lo-
cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of
dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from
behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric
front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the
condenser, reducing air conditioning performance.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor-
mance.
Press to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings.
The button on the touchscreen illuminates when MAX
A/C is ON.
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The windshield wiper de-icer operates automatically
once the following conditions are met:
•Activation By Front Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically during a cold
weather manual start withfull defrost,theblower speed
is greater than five,and when theambient temperature
is below 40° F (4.4° C).
•Activation By Rear Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically when the Rear
Defrost is operating and theambient temperature is
below 40° F (4.4° C).
•Activation By Remote Start Operation
When the Remote Start is activated and theoutside
ambient temperature is less than 40° F (4.4° C)the
windshield wiper de-icer is activated. Upon exiting Re-
mote Start, the climate control functions will resume their
previous operation except, if the de-icer is active, the
de-icer timer and operation will continue.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate or press the
“AUTO” button on the touchscreen.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the
system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas-
senger temperature buttons on the faceplate or but-
tons on the touchscreen. Once the desired temperature
is displayed, the system will achieve and automati-
cally maintain that comfort level.
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NOTE:
•Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
•Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will automati-
cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or
eliminate window fogging on the front windshield.
When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailable.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.
A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters outside air containing
dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be
totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for filter replacement instruc-
tions.
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TIP:Your mobile phone must have the full implementa-
tion of theMessage Access Profile (MAP)to take advan-
tage of this feature. For details about MAP, visitUcon-
nectPhone.com. Apple iPhone® iOS6 or later supports
readingincomingtext messages only.
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-
free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep
moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate
control.)
Push the VR button. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
•Set temperature to70degrees
•Set driver temperature to70degrees
•Set passenger temperature to70degrees
TIP:Voice Command for Climate may only be used to
adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice
Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or
steering wheel if equipped.
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Climate
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