JEEP CHEROKEE 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

operate for an average of 80 minutes or more
before automatically shutting off. This time
may vary depending on environmental tem-
peratures. 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.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
a second time to turn the heating element
off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles With Remote Start — If Equipped
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated steering wheel can be pro-
grammed to come on during a remote start
through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care
when using the steering wheel heater. It
may cause burns even at low tempera-
tures, especially if used for long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of
any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
MIRRORS
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
If equipped, the switch for the power folding
mirrors is located between the power mirror
switches L (left) and R (right). Push the
switch once and the mirrors will fold in.
Pushing the switch a second time will return
the mirrors to the normal driving position. NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h), the folding feature will be dis-
abled.
If the mirrors are in the folded position, and
the vehicle speed is equal or greater than 10
mph (16 km/h), they will automatically un-
fold.
Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
To reset the power folding mirrors: Fold and
unfold them by pushing the button (this may
require multiple button pushes). This resets
them to their normal position.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt
frost or ice. This feature will be ac-
tivated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster. Refer to “Climate Con-
trols” in this chapter for further information.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight SwitchHeadlightsThe headlight switch is located on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering wheel.
From the off (O) position, rotate the headlight
switch counterclockwise to enable the park-
ing lights. This feature will allow one side of
the vehicle park lights to be on when the
vehicle is locked dependant on the turn stalk
position. Rotate the headlight switch clock-
wise from the off (O) position to the first
detent for headlight, parking light and instru-
ment panel light operation
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity
Discharge Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically swivels the head-
light beam pattern horizontally to provide
increased illumination in the direction the
vehicle is steering.
NOTE:
• Each time the Adaptive Headlight System
is turned on, the headlights will initialize by
performing a brief sequence of rotations. • The Adaptive Headlight System is active
only when the vehicle is moving forward.
The Adaptive Headlight System can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect System,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” in the Owner’s Manual for further infor-
mation.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights will turn on
when the engine is started and remain on
unless the headlamps are turned on, the
parking brake is applied, or the engine is shut
off.
NOTE:
If allowed by law in the country in which the
vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running
Lights can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
Headlight Switch
1 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
2 — Rotate Headlight
3 — Push Rear Fog Light
4 — Push Front Fog Light
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High Beams
Push the multifunction lever toward the in-
strument panel to switch the headlights to
high beams. Pulling the multifunction back
toward the steering wheel will turn the low
beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunc-
tion lever toward you. This will cause the
headlights to turn on at high beam and re-
main on until the lever is released.
Automatic Lighting
The Automatic High Beams system provides
increased forward lighting at night by auto-
mating high beam control through the use of
a digital camera mounted above the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle
specific light and automatically switches
from high beams to low beams until the
approaching vehicle is out of view. This fea-
ture is activated by selecting “ON” under
“Auto High Beam” within your Uconnect set-tings, as well as turning the headlight switch
to the AUTO position. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
NOTE:
There is not an adjustable sensitivity level for
this feature.
The headlight switch is located on the instru-
ment panel to the left of the steering wheel.
When set to AUTO, the system automatically
turns the headlights on or off based on ambi-
ent light levels.
Parking Lighting
To operate the parking lighting, the ignition
must be in the OFF position. Rotate the
headlight switch counterclockwise to the “P”
position. Then move the multifunction lever
up or down to turn on the left or right side
parking lights.
Headlight Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds (program-
mable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit
area.To activate the delay feature, place the igni-
tion in the OFF position while the headlights
are still on. Then, turn off the headlights
within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins
when the headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights or parking lights on,
or place the ignition in ACC or RUN, the
system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the igni-
tion, they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
• The lights must be turned off within 45 sec-
onds of placing the ignition in the OFF
position to activate this feature.
• The headlight delay time is programmable using the Uconnect System, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in
the Owner’s Manual for further information.
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Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switches are built into the head-
light switch.
To activate the front fog lights, push the
upper half of the headlight switch. To turn off
the front fog lights, push the upper half of the
headlight switch a second time.
To activate the rear fog lights, push the
lower half of the headlight switch. To turn off
the rear fog lights, push the lower half of the
headlight switch a second time.
NOTE:
To turn on the rear fog lamps, the low beam
lamps or front fog lamps must first be active.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates when the fog lights are turned on.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down
and the arrows on each side of the in-
strument cluster display flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights. NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does not
flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb. If an
indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator
bulb is defective.
•
When the Daytime Running Lights are on and
a turn signal is activated, the Daytime Run-
ning Lamp will turn off on the side of the
vehicle in which the turn signal is flashing.
The Daytime Running Lamp will turn back on
when the turn signal is turned off.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without mov-
ing beyond the detent, and the turn signal
(right or left) will flash three times. Then,
automatically turn off.
Automatic Headlight Leveling —
HID Headlights Only
This feature prevents the headlights from
interfering with the vision of oncoming driv-
ers. Headlight leveling automatically adjusts
the height of the headlight beam in reaction
to changes in vehicle pitch.
WIPER AND WASHERS
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
1 — Push For Rear Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper
3 — Rotate For Front WiperGETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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Front Wipers
The windshield wiper/washer controls are lo-
cated on the lever on the right side of the
steering column. The front wipers are oper-
ated by rotating a switch, located on the end
of the lever.
For information on the rear wiper/washer,
refer to “Rear Wiper” in this section.
Front Wiper Operation
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first
four detent positions for intermittent set-
tings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation
and the sixth detent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
Pull the lever rearward toward you and hold
for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
Push the lever upward to the Mist position
and release for a single wiping cycle.NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash func-
tion must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's
windshield and automatically activates the
wipers for the driver when the switch is in the
intermittent position. The feature is espe-
cially useful for road splash or overspray from
the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead.
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to
one of four settings to activate this feature.
Automatic Wiping
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay po-
sition one is the least sensitive, and wiper
delay position four is the most sensitive.
Settings one and two can be used if the driver
desires less wiper sensitivity.
NOTE:
Setting three should be used for normal rain
conditions.
Setting four can be used if the driver desires
more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the
OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate
when the wiper switch is in the low or
high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice or dried salt water is
present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing perfor-
mance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System. Refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in
the Owner's Manual for further information.
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The Rain Sensing system has protection fea-
tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will
not operate under the following conditions:
•Low Ambient Temperature — When the igni-
tion is first turned ON, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper
switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the outside tem-
perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When
the ignition is ON, and the automatic trans-
mission is in the NEUTRAL position, the
Rain Sensing system will not operate until
the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear
selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL
position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the RUN position, rain
sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit condi-
tions (mentioned previously) exist.Rear Wiper
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper/washer lever on the
right side of the steering column. The rear
wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch,
located at the middle of the lever.
Rear Wiper Operation
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward
to the first detent for intermittent operation
and to the second detent for continuous rear
wiper operation.
Rear Washer Operation
Push the lever forward and hold while spray is
desired. Once the switch is released, it will
return to the OFF position and the wipers will
cycle several times before returning to the
parked position.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,
or abrasive window cleaners on the inte-
rior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview
Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display With Automatic Temperature Controls
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Uconnect 3C/3C NAV With 8.4–inch Display With Automatic Temperature Controls
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Automatic Temperature Faceplate Controls
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Climate Control With A Touchscreen Descriptions
IconDescription
MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function
again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to change the system between
recirculation mode and outside air mode.
NOTE:
• Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recir-
culation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended
use of this mode is not recommended.
AUTO Button — If Equipped
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this
function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Opera-
tion” within this section for more information.
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