tow 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

WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit
upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be
severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt
even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the
side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should
remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as
intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air
Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if
available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted
for ignoring it.
NOTE:
•For additional information, refer towww.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional
information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.
• To unlock the steering column, push
the control handle downward (toward
the floor).
• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel out-
ward or push it inward as desired.
• To lock the steering column in posi-
tion, push the control handle upward
until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked
while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt
adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity
and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once and the
turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate
the high beams. The high beams will
remain on until the lever is released.
Turn Signal/High Beam Lever
1 — High Beam (Push Forward)2 — Flash To Pass (Pull Toward Driver)
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Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the right dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the
odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior
lighting.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable
through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings ” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Ambient Light Dimmer
• Rotate the left dimmer control upward or downward to increase or decrease the
brightness of the ambient light located in the overhead console, door handle lights,
under I/P lights, door map pocket lights, and cubby bin lights.
• Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to turn off the
ambient lights.
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to one of
the first four detent positions for inter-
mittent settings, the fifth detent for
low wiper operation and the sixth de-
tent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever rearward toward you and
hold for as long as spray is desired.
Multifunction Lever
1 — Rear Washer (Push Forward)2 — Lift Up For Mist3 — Front Washer (Pull Toward Driver)
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WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive of
road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead;
and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle
under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always required while driving
to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result
in a collision and death or serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g.,
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be
limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in
wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop while following a target vehicle and
hold the vehicle for 2 seconds in the stop position. If the target vehicle does not
start moving within two seconds the ACC system will display a message that the
system will release the brakes and that the brakes must be applied manually.
An audible chime will sound when the brakes are released.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex
driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
• When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
The Cruise Control system has two control modes:
• Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between
vehicles.
• Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode for cruising at a constant
preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed)
Cruise Control Mode” in this section.
Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control will not react to preceding vehicles.
Always be aware of the mode selected.
You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control
modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
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WARNING!
• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using ParkSense®. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention
to your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
• Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not
used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or
obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors
could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is
put into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on
the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the rear
of the vehicle above the rear license plate.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up; even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before
backing up. You must continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or death.
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1.Assist Call– The rearview mirror contains an ASSIST push button which auto-
matically connects the vehicle occupants to one of these predefined 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 rearview mirror contains a 9-1-1
button that, when pressed, may place
a call from your vehicle to a local
9-1-1 operator to request help from local police, fire or ambulance personnel. If
this button is accidentally pressed, you will have 10 seconds to stop the call. To
cancel, press the 9-1-1 Call button again or press the “Cancel” 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. On equipped
vehicles, this feature requires a functioning electrical system and wireless
coverage to function properly.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 pressing 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.
ASSIST/9-1-1 Buttons
1 — ASSIST Button2 — 9-1-1 Button
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Wireless Charging Pad Operation
• To use the wireless charging pad, the coil in your mobile phone needs to align with
the coil in the charging pad, which is located directly under the Qi logo. Since each
mobile phone’s coil location is different, you may need a few attempts to locate the
correct spot for your mobile phone:
1. Place your mobile phone on the wireless charging pad, towards the Qi logo, so
that the LED turns red. If the LED does not turn red, pick up the mobile phone
and change it’s location.
NOTE:
The mobile phonemustbe aligned around the Qi logo for the LED to transition from
red to flashing green.
2. Once the LED transitions from red to flashing green, your mobile phone is
correctly placed and charging.
Mobile Phone Alignment
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/Transmission Model
Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Tongue Wt. (See Note)
2.4L/Automatic with orwithout Trailer Tow
Package
FWD or 4WD 32 sq. ft (2.97 sq. m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
3.2L/Automatic FWD or 4WD 32 sq. ft (2.97 sq. m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
3.2L/Automatic withTrailer Tow Package
FWD or 4WD 32 sq. ft (2.97 sq. m) 4,500 lbs (2 041 kg)
450 lbs (204 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the
weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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