hood release JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driversside of the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and pull the safety
latch release lever forward (toward you). The safety
latch release lever is located behind the front edge of
the hood, slightly off-center to the right.
Hood Release
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
164 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

•The vehicle is on a steep grade.
• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and an accept-
able cabin temperature has not been achieved.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high blower
speed.
• HVAC set to MAX A/C.
• Engine has not reached normal operating temperature.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear.
• Hood is open.
• Vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode.
• Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient pressure.
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop Include:
• Fuel level.
• Accelerator pedal input. •
Engine temp too high.
• 5 MPH threshold not achieved from previous AU-
TOSTOP.
• Steering angle beyond threshold.
• ACC is on and speed is set.
It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven several
times without the STOP/START system going into a
STOP/START READY state under more extreme condi-
tions of the items listed above.
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
While in a forward gear, the engine will start when the
brake pedal is released or the throttle pedal is depressed.
The transmission will automatically re-engage upon en-
gine restart.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 479

Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start Auto-
matically While In Autostop Mode:
•The transmission selector is moved out of DRIVE.
• To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
• HVAC system temperature or fan speed is manually
adjusted.
• Battery voltage drops too low.
• Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake pedal
applications).
• STOP/START OFF switch is pressed.
• A STOP/START system error occurs.
• 4WD system is put into 4LO mode. Conditions That Force An Application Of The Electric
Park Brake While In Autostop Mode:
•
The drivers door is open and brake pedal released.
• The drivers door is open and the drivers seat belt is
unbuckled.
• The engine hood has been opened.
• A STOP/START system error occurs.
If the Electric Park Brake is applied with the engine off,
the engine may require a manual restart and the electric
park brake may require a manual release (depress brake
pedal and press Electric Park Brake switch). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
480 STARTING AND OPERATING

the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumula-
tions of salt or road film.Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
680 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Replacing............................ .720
Switch .............................. .165
Time Delay ........................... .167
Head Restraints ......................... .153
Head Rests ............................. .153
Heated Mirrors .......................... .136
Heater ............................. .421, 426
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .482
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .171
Hill Descent Control ...................... .534
Hill Descent Control Indicator ................534
Hill Start Assist .......................... .523
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .594
Holder, Coin ............................ .307
Holder, Cup ............................ .305
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............282
Hood Release ........................... .164Ignition
Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................22
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................126
Instrument Cluster ........321, 324, 332, 333, 349, 355
Instrument Cluster ...................363, 372
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............320
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............705
Interior Appearance Care ....................703
Interior Fuses ........................... .716
Interior Lights .......................... .172
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............176
Introduction ..............................4
Inverter, Power .......................... .300
Jacking Instructions ....................... .635
Jack Location ........................... .632
Jack Operation ....................... .631, 635
754 INDEX

Lift Gate..............................50
Mirrors ............................. .134
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........296
Sunroof ............................. .291
Windows ..............................45
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............63
Preparation For Jacking .....................634
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .555
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........694
Radio Frequency General Information ............17, 19, 29, 34, 44
Radio Operation ......................... .419
Radio Remote Controls .....................416
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................415
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179Rear Camera
........................... .280
Rear Cross Path ......................... .143
Rear ParkSense System ..................229, 239
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157
Rear Window Defroster .....................313
Rear Window Features .....................312
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .312
Recorder, Event Data .......................90
Recreational Towing ...................... .604
Shifting Into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) . . .609
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........609
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) .......................... .612
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......612
Reformulated Gasoline .....................577
Refrigerant ............................. .676
Release, Hood ........................... .164
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .169
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................54
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