light JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Service 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not func-
tioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest ser-
vice center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
4WD Low Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide in-
creased torque at the wheels.
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for fur-
ther information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use.
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light
This light indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Tell-tale Light What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as se-
lected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multi-
function lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
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Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light
This telltale will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode.
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
LaneSense Indicator Light
The LaneSense indicator is solid green when both lane markings have been detected and
the system is “armed” to provide visual warnings in the EVIC/DID and a torque warning
in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane departure occurs. Refer to “LaneSense — If
Equipped
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
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Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control has been set.
White Telltale Indicator Light
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
LaneSense Indicator Light
When the LaneSense system is ON, the LaneSense indicator is solid white when only the left
lane marking has been detected and the system is ready to provide visual warnings in the
instrument cluster display if an unintentional lane departure occurs. Refer to “LaneSense —
If Equipped
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
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Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Distance Setting Display Light
This will display the distance setting for the ACC system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
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Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light
This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp
will be on solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only be armed when the transfer case is in
the “4WD LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If these con-
ditions are not met while attempting to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will
flash on/off.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
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Secondary Method Of Navigating To The Oil Life
Screen In The DID And Holding OK
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the RIGHTarrow button to access
the “Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset of the Oil Life.
5. Push and release the UParrow button to exit the
screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.EVIC Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the
EVIC.
Speedometer
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Speedometer Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push the OKbutton to change the speedometer scale
from mph to km/h (or vice versa).
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Vehicle Info Menu item is highlighted in the EVIC.
Push and release the RIGHT/LEFTarrow button to cycle
through the Vehicle Info sub-menus, and follow the
prompts on each screen as needed.
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