instrument panel JEEP CHEROKEE 2017 KL / 5.G User Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION
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2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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5SAFETY
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6STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................257
7INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................389
8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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10MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................525
11CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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12INDEX........................................................................\
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW ...........................10
 REAR VIEW .............................11 
INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................12
 INTERIOR ..............................13
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1—AirVents
2 — Multifunction Lever
3 — Steering Wheel4 — Instrument Cluster
5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
6 — Glove Compartment
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▫Lights-On Reminder .....................64
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . . .64
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................65
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................65
▫ Turn Signals ...........................66
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........66
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................66
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................66
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ...........................66
▫ Battery Saver Feature ....................67
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................67
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights .................67
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ...........68
▫ Ambient Light Control — If Equipped .........69
▫ Dome Light Position .....................69
▫ Interior Light Defeat (Off) ..................69 ▫
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) .....69
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........70
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ................70
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........72
▫ Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ......73
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .................74
▫ Rear Window Features ...................74
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................76
▫ Manual Climate Control Without A
Touchscreen Overview ....................76
▫ Climate Controls With A Touchscreen .........82
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...........................92
▫ Operating Tips .........................93
 WINDOWS .............................95
▫ Power Window Controls ..................95
▫ AUTO-Down Feature ....................95
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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 outward or push it inward as desired. To
lock the steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow
this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps
warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering
wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay on for an
average of 80 minutes before automatically shutting off.
This time will vary based on environmental temperatures.
The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not
turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.The heated steering wheel control button is located within
the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control
button through the climate screen or the controls screen.
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Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn
the heating element ON.
• Press the heated steering wheel buttona second time
to turn the heating element OFF.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated steering
wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated
steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a
remote start through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the op-
eration of the headlights, parking lights, automatic
headlights — if equipped, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights —
if equipped. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for
parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate
the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight,
parking light and instrument panel light operation.Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the last detent for
automatic headlight operation. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place
the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
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There are courtesy lights located above the front seats. The
courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the lens. To
turn the lights off, push the lens a second time.
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
The instrument panel dimmer control is part of the head-
light switch and is located on the driver ’s side of the
instrument panel.With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the
instrument panel dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted
cupholders — if equipped.
Front Map/Reading Light Switches
Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Ambient Light Control — If Equipped
Rotate the ambient 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.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
The interior lights will remain on when the instrument
panel dimmer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to the extreme
bottom off position. The interior lights will remain off
when the doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the
first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as
the odometer, instrument cluster display, and radio when
the position lights or headlights are on.
Ambient Light/Door Handle Light Dimmer
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Manual Climate Control Without A Touchscreen Descriptions
IconDescription
Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the
system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise
from the off position.
NOTE:Depending on the configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with four blower
speeds.
Temperature Control
Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotat-
ing the knob counterclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler
temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures.
Modes Control Knob
Turn the knob to adjust airflow distribution. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so
air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
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IconDescription
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the
panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
A/C Button
Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when the
A/C system is engaged.
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