engine JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric Park Brake System (EPB) that offers
greater convenience. The park brake switch is located in the center console.
To apply the park brake manually, pull up
on the switch momentarily. The BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
and an indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate.
To release the park brake manually, the
ignition switch must be in RUN. Then put
your foot on the brake pedal and push the
park brake switch down momentarily.
Once the park brake is fully disengaged,
the BRAKE warning lamp and the switch
indicator will extinguish.
The park brake can also be automatically
released. With the engine running and the
transmission in gear, release the brake
pedal and depress the throttle pedal. For safety reasons, your seat belt must also be
fastened.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the
parking brake engages or disengages.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking
brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be used to apply the park brake automati-
cally every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park Brake can be enabled and disabled
in the Settings menu in Uconnect®.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch is OFF, however,
it can only be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
• Safehold is a new feature that will automatically apply the park brake under
certain conditions. The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s seat belt, driver’s
door and pedal positions to determine if the driver may have exited while the
vehicle is still capable of moving and will then automatically apply the park brake
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• 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.
• Refer to the Starting and Operating section of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on
the DVD for further details.
Parking Brake Switch
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7. To unlock the full potential of Uconnect®Access in your vehicle, you will need to
create or validate an existing Mopar Owner Connect account previously (Owner
Center). Uconnect®along with Mopar Owner Connect have joined forces to create
one destination to manage all of your vehicle needs, from managing your
Uconnect®Access account, to tracking service history and finding recommended
accessories for your vehicle. If you already have a Mopar Owner Connect account,
log in to the website with your existing username/email and password. For
assistance with this web based registration process, call Uconnect®Care at
1-855-792-4241.
8.Once you are logged in to your Mopar Owner Connect account, you will create a
personal Uconnect®Security PIN. The Uconnect®Security PIN will be required to
authenticate you when accessing your account via Uconnect®Care or performing any
remote services such as Remote Door Lock/Unlock or Remote Horn & Lights.
9.If your vehicle qualifies for a trial package it will be presented. Simply agree to the
Uconnect®Terms of Service (checkbox) and then select the “Start Service” button.
At this point your vehicle is registered with Uconnect®Access. Continue to set up Via
Mobile. Apps will be downloaded the next time you start your vehicle. If the Apps
have not appeared after 24 hours, please contact Uconnect®Care.
Download The Uconnect® Access App
The Uconnect®Access smartphone app allows you to remotely lock or unlock your
doors, start your engine (if equipped) and activate your horn and lights from virtually
anywhere. The smartphone app also features Via Mobile (if equipped) which uses
your smartphone’s data plan to access your personal Pandora®, iHeartRadio, Slacker
Radio and Aha™ by HARMAN accounts and control them using your vehicle
touchscreen.
The Uconnect®Access app is only compatible with select iPhone®and Android
smartphones. Visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400 to confirm that
your smartphone is compatible with Uconnect®. Once you’ve confirmed your smart-
phone is compatible, Android and iPhone®users should visit their respective app
store and search for “Uconnect Access” to download the app.
Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile — If Equipped
Setting up your Via Mobile profile means entering your login information for each App
so that they can work in your vehicle. Complete your Via Mobile Profile online during
registration of your Uconnect®Access system. Access this page by logging into your
Mopar Owner Connect account (moparownerconnect.com), going to Edit Profile,
then Via Mobile Profile.
If you already have an account with these Apps, scroll down and press the “Link” button
to enter your information. If you do not have an account, you can create a new one.
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Uconnect® Access Remote Features
If you own a compatible iPhone®or Android®powered device, the Uconnect®Access
App allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your
horn and lights from virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within the United States and
have network coverage). You can download the App from Mopar Owner Connect or from
the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play store. VisitUconnectPhone.com to determine if
your device is compatible. For Uconnect®Phone customer support and to determine
if your device is compatible.
U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400
Remote Start— This feature provides the ability to start the engine on your vehicle,
without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a request to your
vehicle in one of two ways:
1. Using the Uconnect®Access App from a compatible smartphone.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
• After 15 minutes if you have not entered your vehicle with the key, the engine
will shut off automatically.
• You can also send a command to turn-off an engine that has been remote
started.
•This remote function requires your vehicle to be equipped with a factory-installed
Remote Start system. To utilize this feature after the Uconnect®Access App is
downloaded, login with your user name and password.
NOTE:
Your four digit Uconnect®Security PIN is required to confirm the request.
• 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.
Remote Door Lock/Unlock— This feature provides the ability to lock or unlock the door
on your vehicle, without the keys and from virtually any distance. 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 password. You will need your four digit Uconnect®Security PIN to
confirm the request. Press the “closed lock” icon on your Uconnect®Access App to
lock the doors, and press the “open Lock” icon to unlock the driver’s door.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features
The Uconnect®system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature
settings such as Display, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio,
Trailer Brake, Phone/Bluetooth®, SiriusXM Setup and System Information through
buttons on the touchscreen.
• Press the SETTINGS button (Uconnect®5.0), or press the “Apps” button
(Uconnect®8.4) located near the bottom of the touchscreen, then press the
“Settings” button on the touchscreen to access the Settings screen. When making
a selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that setting has been selected. The following feature settings are
available:
• Display• Doors & Locks
• Safety & Driving Assistance• Engine Off Options
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Audio
• Phone/Bluetooth®• SiriusXM Setup
• Lights• Trailer Brake
• Compass (Uconnect®5.0)• System Information
• Units• Voice
• Clock
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings may vary.
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POWER OUTLET
• There are three 12 Volt electrical power outlets on this vehicle
• The front 12 Volt power outlet is located below the climate controls in the Center
Console Media Center, and is powered when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position. The outlet can operate a conventional cigar lighter unit or power
accessories designed for use with a standard power outlet adapter.
• The center console 12 Volt power outlet is powered directly from the battery
(power available at all times). Items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Front Power Outlet
Center Console Power Outlet
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• There is also a 12 Volt power outlet located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle .
This power outlet has power available directly from the battery (power available at
all times). Items plugged into this outlet also may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other
object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new
vehicle warranty.
• The rear cargo power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by
switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel.
Power Outlets Fuse Locations
1 — F60 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow — Center Console Outlet2 — F75 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow — Front Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter3 — F92 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow — Cargo Power Outlet
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
1–SPEED FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4)
• This feature provides on-demand
Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) with no driver
inputs or additional driving skills re-
quired.
• Under normal driving conditions, the
front wheels provide most of the trac-
tion.
• If the front wheels begin to lose trac-
tion, power is shifted automatically to
the rear wheels.
NOTE:
On dry pavement under heavy throttle in-
put (where one may have no wheel spin),
torque will be sent to the rear wheels to
improve vehicle launch and performance
characteristics.
2–SPEED FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4)
•This electronically shifted Power Trans-
fer Unit provides three mode positions:
• Four-wheel drive low range
(4X4 LOW)
• REAR LOCK
• NEUTRAL (N)
• The 4X4 LOW range can be used when
additional traction is required to force
the front and rear wheels to rotate at
the same speed.
• 4X4 LOW is intended for loose, slip-
pery road surfaces only.
NOTE:
In 4X4 LOW the engine speed is approxi-
mately three times that of the normal
driving mode at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
1-Speed 4X4 Switch
2-Speed 4x4 Switch
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Shifting Procedures
4X4 HI To 4X4 LOW
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the
ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and
press the “4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the
instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is
complete.
NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.
4X4 LOW To 4X4 HI
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the
ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and
press the “4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete.
NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed Power
Transfer Unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four
seconds. The light behind the NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL
(N) is complete.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light stays on, release the
NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
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10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
11. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
12. Apply the parking brake.
NOTE:
Repeat these Steps to shift out of NEUTRAL.
REAR ELECTRONIC LOCKER (E-LOCKER) SYSTEM
• The Rear E-Locker System features a mechanical locking rear differential to
provide better traction in the 4WD LOW position. The “REAR LOCK” button is on
the Selec-Terrain Knob
Activating The Rear E-Locker
To activate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met:
• The 4WD system must be in 4WD LOW.
• The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running.
• Vehicle speed must be below 15 MPH (24 km/h).
• To engage Rear E-Locker, press the REAR LOCK button once.
Deactivating The Rear E-Locker System
To deactivate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met:
• Rear E-Locker must be engaged, and the REAR LOCK indicator light on.
• The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running.
• To disengage Rear E-Locker , press the REAR LOCK button once.
NOTE:
• It may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete
engagement and disengagement of the E- Locker.
• When engaging Rear E-Locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster and
on the REAR LOCK button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the REAR
LOCK indicator lights will remain on.
• When disengaging Rear E-Locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster
and on the REAR LOCK button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the
REAR LOCK indicator lights will remain off.
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• Shifting into or out of Rear E-Locker is possible with the vehicle completely
stopped; however, difficulty may occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being
properly aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and
shift completion to occur. The preferred method is for the vehicle to be rolling,
below 15 MPH (24 km/h), while including right and left steering maneuvers to
allow for the clutch teeth to align.
• The Rear E-Locker System must be disengaged prior to taking the vehicle out of
4X4 LOW range. If 4X4 LOW shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a message will
flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information
Display with instructions on how to complete the requested shift.
SELEC-TERRAIN™
• Selec-Terrain™ combines the capa-
bilities of the vehicle control systems,
along with driver input, to provide the
best performance for all terrains.
Rotate the mode control knob to select
the following Selec-Terrain™ positions:
•Auto— Fully automatic full time four-
wheel drive operation can be used on
and off road. Balances traction with
seamless steering feel to provide im-
proved handling and acceleration over
two-wheel drive vehicles.
•Snow— Tuning set for additional sta-
bility in inclement weather. Use on and
off road on loose traction surfaces such
as snow. When in SNOW mode (depending on certain operating conditions), the
transmission may use second gear (rather than first gear) during launches, to
minimize wheel slippage.
•Sport— This mode alters the transmission's automatic shift schedule for sportier
driving. Upshift speeds are increased to make full use of available engine power.
•Sand/Mud— Off road calibration for use on low traction surfaces such as mud,
sand, or wet grass. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some binding may be felt
on less forgiving surfaces. The electronic brake controls are set to limit traction
control management of throttle and wheel spin.
•Rock— Off-road calibration only available in 4WD LOW range. Traction based
tuning with improved steer-ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces.
Activate the Hill Descent Control for steep downhill control. Use for low speed
obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc.
NOTE:
SPORT mode is not available when 4X4 LOW is selected.
Selec-Terrain™ Switch
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