climate control JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owner's Manual

Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit
AUTO mode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will be set at the closest mode and
blower position that the system was operating in AUTO.
Automatic Climate Controls
1 — Driver Temperature Control
2 — OFF Button
3 — Blower Control Knob
4 — Passenger Temperature Control
5 — Rear Defroster Button6 — Front Defroster Button
7 — AUTO Button
8 — Air Recirculation Button
9 — A/C Button
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MAX A/C
• MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling performance.
• Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The button onthe touchscreen illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
• In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the
prior settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Air Recirculation
• Push the Recirculation button for maximum A/C operation.
• To turn off Recirculation for window defogging, push the Recirculation button asecond time.
• If the Recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light shall illuminate. In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive
window fogging. The recirculation feature may be unavailable (button greyed out)
if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn
on the rear window defroster.
Windshield Wiper De-icer — If Equipped
The windshield wiper de-icer is a heating element located at the base of the windshield.
The windshield wiper de-icer operates automatically once the following conditions
are met:
• Activation By Front Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically during a cold weather manual start with full
defrost, theblower speed is greater than five, and when theambient temperature is
below 40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Rear Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically when the Rear Defrost is operating and the
ambient temperature is below 40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Remote Start Operation
When the Remote Start is activated and the outside ambient temperature is less than
40° F (4.4° C) the windshield wiper de-icer is activated. Upon exiting Remote Start,
the climate control functions will resume their previous operation except, if the
de-icer is active, the de-icer timer and operation will continue.
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4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first push either the VR or Phonebutton, wait until afterthe beep, then say your Voice Command.
5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pushing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your
steering wheel.
1. Uconnect Phone Button
, Push to initiate, answer, or end a phone call, send
or receive a text.
2. Uconnect Voice Recognition Button
.
a. Short Press: Push and release the VR button to begin Radio, Climate,
Navigation, and other embedded functions. After you hear the single beep, say
a command.
b. Long Press: Push and hold, then release the VR button for Siri functions. After
you hear the familiar Siri "double beep," say a command.
3. Phone Hang Up Button.
Uconnect VR And Phone Buttons
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Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep everyone comfort-
able while you keep moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.)
Push the VR button. After the beep, say one of the following commands:
• Set driver temperature to 70degrees
• Set passenger temperature to 70degrees
TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to adjust the interior temperature
of your vehicle. Voice Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or steering
wheel (if equipped).
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Climate
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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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Child Restraints............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren.............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren ............25
Child Seat Installation .........25
Cleaning Wheels ..............200
Windshield Wiper Blades ....200
Climate Control .....51,52,55,122
Clock...................85
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......164
Brake Warning Light .......167
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............170
Electronic Speed Control
SET Indicator ...........170
FrontFogLightIndicator ....170
HighBeamIndicator ......170
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .172
SeatBeltReminderLight ....166
Turn Signal Indicator ......170
Vehicle Security Light ......170
Clutch .................200
ClutchFluid..............200
Compact Spare Tire ..........213
Compass Calibration .........143
Cooling System ............200
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .200
Coolant Capacity .........198
Coolant Level ...........200
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....200
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....200
Inspection ............200
Points To Remember ......200
Pressure Cap ...........200
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........198, 200
Corrosion Protection .........200
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....43
CruiseLight...............43
Customer Assistance ......216, 217
Customer Programmable Features ..............143 Defects, Reporting
..........217
Defroster, Rear Window ......51,52
Defroster, Windshield .......51,52
DimmerControl.............41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......41
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......163
Disarming, Security System ......13
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .200
Disturb .................137
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........34
E-85Fuel...............200
Electric Parking Brake .........60
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .70
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........43
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight ...........164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .........64,142
Emergency, In Case Of Brake Warning Light .......166
Jacking ..............180
Jump Starting ..........186
Overheating ............173
Towing ...............163
Engine Air Cleaner ............200
Break-In

Recommendations . . .40
Checking Oil Level ........200
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......198
Cooling ...............200
Jump Starting ..........186
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........168
Oil .............. 198, 200
Oil Filler Cap ...........200
Oil Selection ........198, 200
Overheating ............173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............192
Ethanol.................200
Exhaust System ............200
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