JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G User Guide

UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and
change the customer programmable features.
NOTE:Features can vary by vehicle.
Uconnect 5.0 Buttons On The Touchscreen And Buttons
On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On The TouchscreenAnd Buttons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instrument
panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and
change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the
control knob one or more times to select or change a setting
(i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have Screen Off and Back
buttons located below the Uconnect system.
Push the Screen Off button to turn off the Uconnect
touchscreen. Push the Screen Off button a second time to
turn the touchscreen on.
Push the Back button to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect
display.
Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings — Uconnect 5.0 Settings
Push the SETTINGS or the MORE button on the faceplate,
then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen (if equipped)
to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the
Uconnect system allows you to access programmable fea-
tures that may be equipped such as Display, Voice, Clock &
Date, Safety & Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On
Comfort, Engine Off Options, Compass Settings, Audio,
Phone/Bluetooth, Sirius Setup, Restore Settings, and Clear
Personal Data, Brakes and System Information.
NOTE:Only one category may be selected at a time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting and make
your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press
the Back Arrow/Done button on the touchscreen or the
Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous menu
or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close out of
the settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow
buttons on the right side of the screen will allow you to
toggle up or down through the available settings.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode Manual Auto
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +-
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior
dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +-
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the interior
dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Set Language
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English/Français/Español)
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Lan-
guage” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Units US Metric
Touchscreen Beep
Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in-
strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. Control Screen Time-Out — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Control Screen Time-Out” feature is selected, the Controls Screen will stay open for five seconds before
the screen times out. With the feature deselected, the screen will stay open until it is manually closed.
Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
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Clock & Date
After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Time and Format 12 hour24 hour AMPM
NOTE:
Within the “Set Time and Format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the
correct time. Set Date Up Arrow Down Arrow
NOTE:
Within the “Set Date” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the correct date.
Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) — If Equipped Near
Far
NOTE:
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature can be can be set to Far, or set to Near. The default status of FCW is the Far
setting. This means the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther
away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change the setting for a more dynamic driving experience, select the
Near setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you are much closer to the vehicle in front of you.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) Active Braking — If Equipped Far
Med Near
NOTE:
The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the brakes to
slow your vehicle in case of potential forward collision. The ABA applies additional brake pressure when the driver
requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. The ABA system becomes active at 5 mph
(8 km/h). LaneSense Warning — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Warning“ feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed-
back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late”
warning zone start point. LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Low
Medium High
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Strength” feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential
lane departures.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the gear selector is in REVERSE and the
vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Front ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Rear ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Rear ParkSense Braking Assist — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be-
hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle. Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Mirrors In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the ig-
nition is in the RUN position and the gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their
previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Off
LightsLights and Chime
NOTE:
When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a
visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert
when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged,
the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. A sen-
sor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification. ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped
ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guide Lines — If Equipped
ParkView Backup Camera Delay Enable
Disable
NOTE:
When the “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” feature is enabled, it will allow the ParkView Backup Camera display to
remain on while in drive for up to 10 seconds, or 8 mph (13 km/h).
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers
Electric Park Brake Service Mode
NOTE:
The “Electric Park Brake Service Mode “ feature provides a means for a technician or vehicle owner to utilize a ve-
hicle integrated, menu driven system, to command the electric park brake retraction, to service the rear foundation
brakes (brake pads, calipers, rotors, etc.).
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off. Headlights With Wipers —
If Equipped
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach 0 sec
30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time
the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the key fob. Auto High Beam — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto High Beams” is selected, the high beam headlights will activate/deactivate automatically under
certain conditions. Daytime Running Lights Ye s
N o
Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
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