light JEEP CHEROKEE 2015 KL / 5.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START............... 12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM....... 13KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™......... 13SEAT BELT SYSTEMS........... 17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS............ 18CHILD RESTRAINTS............ 24HEAD RESTRAINTS............. 29FRONT SEATS................ 31REAR SEATS................ 34HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS....... 35HEATED STEERING WHEEL....... 36TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN................... 37
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS........... 38TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 38HEADLIGHT SWITCH............ 39WIPER/WASHER LEVER.......... 40ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL..... 41ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 44FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSWITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN........ 49MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSWITH TOUCHSCREEN........... 50AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC).............. 53STOP/START SYSTEM — 3.2L ENGINE . . 57ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . . . 59PA R K S E N S E®................ 61PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 63POWER SUNROOF............. 64WIND BUFFETING............. 67
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 68IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........ 70Uconnect®ACCESS............. 71Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Uconnect®8.4A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Uconnect®8.4AN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133STEERING WHEEL AUDIOCONTROLS................. 151ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVERINFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)..... 151PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...... 153UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)................154POWER INVERTER............ 156POWER OUTLET............. 157WIRELESS CHARGING PAD....... 159
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 162SELEC-TERRAIN™............ 165
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES........ 166TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)...... 167RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)........... 168
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 173INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS................... 173INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS................... 179IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..... 182TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . 183JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.... 189JUMP-STARTING............. 194FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...... 197RECOVERY STRAP............ 198SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 198TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.... 199EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).... 200
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 201ENGINE COMPARTMENT........ 202FLUID CAPACITIES............ 206FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..... 208MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...... 208FUSES.................... 213TIRE PRESSURES............. 219SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..... 219WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 221REPLACEMENT BULBS......... 222
TABLE OF CONTENTS

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 31
2. Headlight Switch pg. 39
3. Liftgate Button
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
Controls pg. 151
5. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 38
6. Tachometer pg. 8
7. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
pg. 151
8. Speedometer pg. 8
9. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 40
10. Your Vehicle’s Sound System pg. 68
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
3. Temperature Gauge
(See page 173 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
8

4. Fuel Filler Door Location
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Speedometer
(See page 179 for Indicator Lights information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
9

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide
the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or
turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
To A r m :
• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or
the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
open or closed), and close all doors.
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any
manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door
lock plungers.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver
door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
To D i s a r m T h e S y s t e m :
• Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can
create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the
Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's
door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well
as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
GETTING STARTED
13

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Occupant Classification System
Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags
will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce
the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front
Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed
and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed
to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
GETTING STARTED
18

• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and intercon-
necting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for
approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning
Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single
chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition
switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to
eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position,
stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized
service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air
bags may not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
•After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Occupant Classification System
This vehicle is equipped with a right front passenger Occupant Classification System
(“OCS”) that is designed to provide Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag output
appropriate to the occupant’s seated weight input, as determined by the OCS.
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) consists of the following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and Sensor located in the front passenger
seat
• Air Bag Warning Light
GETTING STARTED
19

The OCS will NOT prevent deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. The
OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the
OCS estimates that:
• The front passenger seat is unoccupied or has very light objects on it; or
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a small passenger, including a child; or
• The front passenger seat is occupied by a rear-facing child restraint; or
• The front passenger is not properly seated or his or her weight is taken off of the
seat for a period of time.
Front Passenger Seat Occupant Status Front Passenger Air Bag Output
Rear-facing child restraintReduced-power deployment
Child, including a child in a forward-facingchild restraint or booster seat*Full-power deployment OR reduced-power deployment
Properly seated adultFull-power deployment OR reduced-power deployment
Unoccupied seatReduced-power deployment
* It is possible for a child to be classified as an adult, allowing a full-power Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag deployment. Never allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat and never install a child restraint system, including a rear-facing child
restraint, in the front passenger seat.
The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification.
The OCS estimates the seated weight on the front passenger seat and where that
weight is located. The OCS communicates the classification status to the ORC. The
ORC uses the classification to determine whether the Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag inflation rate should be adjusted. In order for the OCS to operate as designed, it
is important for the front passenger to be seated properly and properly wearing the
seat belt. Properly seated passengers are:
• Sitting upright
• Facing forward
• Sitting in the center of the seat with their feet comfortably on or near the floor
• Sitting with their back against the seatback and the seatback in an upright
position
Seated Properly
GETTING STARTED
20

Lighter Weight Passengers (Including Small Adults)
When a lighter weight passenger, including a small adult, occupies the front
passenger seat, the OCS may reduce the inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced
Front Air Bag. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly.
Do not decrease OR increase the front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger
seat
The front passenger’s seated weight must be properly positioned on the front
passenger seat. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. The OCS
determines the most probable classification of the occupant that it detects. The OCS
will detect the front passenger’s decreased or increased seated weight, which may
result in an adjusted inflation rate of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag in a
collision. This does not mean that the OCS is working improperly. Decreasing the
front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in a
reduced-power deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Increasing the
front passenger’s seated weight on the front passenger seat may result in a full-power
deployment of the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag. Examples of improper front
passenger seating include:
• The front passenger’s weight is transferred to another part of the vehicle (like the
door, arm rest or instrument panel).
• The front passenger leans forward, sideways, or turns to face the rear of the
vehicle.
• The front passenger’s seatback is not in the full upright position.
• The front passenger carries or holds an object while seated (e.g., backpack, box,
etc.).
• Objects are lodged under the front passenger seat.
• Objects are lodged between the front passenger seat and center console.
• Accessories that may change the seated weight on the front passenger seat are
attached to the front passenger seat.
• Anything that may decrease or increase the front passenger’s seated weight.
GETTING STARTED
21

The OCS determines the front passenger’s most probable classification. If an
occupant in the front passenger seat is seated improperly, the occupant may provide
an output signal to the OCS that is different from the occupant’s properly seated
weight input, for example:
The Air Bag Warning Lightwill turn
on whenever the OCS is unable to classify
the front passenger seat status. A mal-
function in the OCS may affect the opera-
tion of the air bag system.
If the Air Bag Warning Lightdoes not
come on, or stays on after you start the
vehicle, or it comes on as you drive, take
the vehicle to an authorized dealer for
service immediately.
The passenger seat assembly contains
critical components that may affect the
Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag infla-
tion. In order for the OCS to properly
classify the seated weight of a front seat
passenger, the OCS components must
function as designed.
Do not make any modifications to the
front passenger seat components, assem-
bly, or to the seat cover. If the seat, trim
cover, or cushion needs service for any
reason, take the vehicle to your autho-
rized dealer. Only Chrysler Group LLC
approved seat accessories may be used.
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
Not Seated Properly
GETTING STARTED
22