JEEP CHEROKEE 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

CHEROKEE USER GUIDE

This Owner Handbook is
intended to show the vehicle’s operating conditions.
For the enthusiast user who wants to have insights,
curiosities and detailed information about the
characteristics and functions
of the vehicle, Jeep gives the opportunity to consult a
dedicated section which is
available in electronic format.The following symbol eLUM is reported within the text of
the Owner Handbook, next to the subjects for which details
are provided. Go to the www.mopar.eu/owner website and
access your personal area.
The “Maintenance and Care” page includes all the
information about your vehicle and the link to access
eLUM, where you will find all the details of the Owner
Handbook. Alternatively, to access this information, go to
the Internet website at http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
The eLUM website is free and will allow you, among
many other things, to easily consult the on-board
documents of all the other vehicles of the Group.
HAVE A NICE READING AND HAPPY MOTORING!

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA
vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci-
sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and
high quality.
ALWAYS drive safely and pay attention to the
road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on
the steering wheel. You have full responsibil-
ity and assume all risks related to the use of
the features and applications in this vehicle.
Only use the features and applications when
it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result
in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
This guide illustrates and describes the op-
eration of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.
This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment
described in this guide that are not available
on this vehicle. FCA reserves the right to
make changes in design and specifications
and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.This User Guide has been prepared to help
you quickly become acquainted with the im-
portant features of your vehicle. It contains
most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency
information.
When it comes to service, remember that your
authorized dealer knows your Jeep
®vehicle
best, has factory-trained technicians and
genuine MOPAR
®parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
HOW TO FIND YOUR
OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE
This publication has been prepared as a ref-
erence item to help you quickly become ac-
quainted with the most important features
and processes of your vehicle. It contains
most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency
information and procedures.
This User Guide is not a replacement for the full
Owner’s Manual, and does not fully cover every
operation and procedure possible with your ve-
hicle.For more detailed descriptions of the topics
discussed in this User Guide, as well as
information covering features and processes
not covered in this User Guide, the full ve-
hicle Owner’s Manual can be accessed for
free online in a printer-friendly PDF format.
To get the full Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement for your vehicle, follow the appro-
priate web address below:
www.mopar.eu/owneror alternatively, to ac-
cess this information, go to the Internet web-
site athttp://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
FCA is committed to protecting our environ-
ment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the ma-
jority of the user information for your vehicle,
together we greatly reduce the demand for
tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine
which section contains the information you
desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle de-
pends on the items of equipment ordered,
certain descriptions and illustrations may dif-
fer from your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner's
Manual contains a complete listing of all
subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored la-
bels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information on the symbols used in
your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This
vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a
higher center of gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out
of control. Because of the higher center of
gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may
roll over when some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can
cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-
ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-
sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or
fatal injury. Drive carefully.Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than
a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle
up.
Rollover Warning Label
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUB-
LICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST IN-
FORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUB-
LICATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS
RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT
ANY TIME.
This User Guide has been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering spe-
cialists to acquaint you with the operation
and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information
Booklet and various customer-oriented docu-
ments. You are urged to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and
recommendations in this User Guide will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your
vehicle.
After you have read the User Guide, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient refer-
ence and remain with the vehicle when sold.The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications, and/or
to make additions to or improvements in its
products without imposing any obligations
upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
The User Guide illustrates and describes the
features that are standard or available as
extra cost options. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this publica-
tion may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the User guide first before
driving your vehicle and before attaching or
installing parts/accessories or making other
modifications to the vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts and
accessories from various manufacturers
available on the market, the manufacturer
cannot be certain that the driving safety of
your vehicle will not be impaired by the at-
tachment or installation of such parts. Even if
such parts are officially-approved (for ex-
ample, by a general operating permit for the
part or by constructing the part in an officially
approved design), or if an individual operat-ing permit was issued for the vehicle after the
attachment or installation of such parts, it
cannot be implicitly assumed that the driving
safety of your vehicle is unimpaired. There-
fore, neither experts nor official agencies are
liable. The manufacturer only assumes re-
sponsibility when parts, which are expressly
authorized or recommended by the manufac-
turer, are attached or installed at an autho-
rized dealer. The same applies when modifi-
cations to the original condition are
subsequently made on the manufacturer's
vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part that the
manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they
cover the cost of any repairs or adjustments
that might be caused or needed because of
the installation or use of non-manufacturer
parts, components, equipment, materials, or
additives. Nor do your warranties cover the
costs of repairing damage or conditions
caused by any changes to your vehicle that do
not comply with the manufacturers specifica-
tions.
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WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
This User Guide containsWARNINGSagainst
operating procedures that could result in a
collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also
containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire guide, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings
and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/
ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this
vehicle could seriously affect its roadwor-
thiness and safety and may lead to a col-
lision resulting in serious injury or death.
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX

WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE.... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.............. 2Essential Information................ 2
Symbols........................ 2
ROLLOVER WARNING................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE................... 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS............... 4
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS........ 4
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL.................. 11
INTERIOR......................... 12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS........................... 13KeyFob ....................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH.................... 15Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If
Equipped...................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Ignition) — If Equipped . 16
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.... 17How To Use Remote Start............ 17
To Enter Remote Start Mode........... 18
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED..... 19To Arm The System................ 19
To Disarm The System.............. 19
DOORS.......................... 20Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry...... 20
Locking The Doors With One Or More Doors
Open......................... 23
SEATS .......................... 23Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)........ 23
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped....... 25
Heated Seats.................... 26
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped..... 28
HEAD RESTRAINTS................... 28Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats . . . 28
Rear Head Restraints............... 29
STEERING WHEEL.................... 31Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........ 31
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped..... 31
MIRRORS........................ 32Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped..... 32
EXTERIOR LIGHTS................... 32Multifunction Lever................ 32
Headlight Switch.................. 33
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped...................... 33
High/Low Beam Switch.............. 34
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped...................... 34
Flash-To-Pass................... 34
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped..... 34
Parking Lights................... 34
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)........... 35
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped............ 35
Headlight Time Delay............... 35
Lights-On Reminder................ 35
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . 36
Turn Signals.................... 36
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights
Only......................... 36
Battery Saver.................... 36
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......... 37Windshield Wiper Operation........... 37
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped...... 38
Rear Window Wiper/Washer........... 39
CLIMATE CONTROLS................... 40Climate Controls With A Touchscreen
Overview....................... 40
Climate Control Functions............ 47
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...................... 48
Operating Tips................... 48
WINDOWS........................ 49Power Window Controls.............. 49
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection . 50
Window Lockout Switch............. 50
Wind Buffeting.................. 50
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED........................ 51
Opening Sunroof.................. 52
Venting Sunroof.................. 52
Closing Sunroof.................. 52
Opening Power Shade............... 52
Closing Power Shade............... 53
Pinch Protect Feature............... 53
Sunroof Maintenance............... 53
Ignition Off Operation............... 53
HOOD.......................... 53Opening The Hood................. 53
Closing The Hood................. 54
LIFTGATE......................... 54Opening....................... 54
Closing........................ 56
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped...... 56
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT................. 58Power Outlets................... 58
Power Inverter — If Equipped......... 60
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED......... 60
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY............ 62Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls....................... 62
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Items . 63
Diesel Displays................... 63
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages . . . 63
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.......... 64Red Warning Lights................ 64
Yellow Warning Lights............... 68
Yellow Indicator Lights.............. 72
Green Indicator Lights.............. 73
White Indicator Lights.............. 74
Blue Indicator Lights............... 75
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II...... 75Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity.................... 76
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES................... 77Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......... 77
Electronic Brake Control System........ 78
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS............. 88Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped . 88
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
— If Equipped................... 91
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)..... 94
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS........... 98Occupant Restraint Systems Features..... 98
Important Safety Precautions.......... 98
Seat Belt Systems................ 100
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . 109
Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely....................... 119
Transporting Pets................ 135
SAFETY TIPS..................... 136Transporting Passengers............ 136
Exhaust Gas................... 136
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle...................... 136
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle............... 138
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE................ 139Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine..... 139
Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or −30°C)............ 140
Normal Starting — Diesel Engine....... 140
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS....... 141
PARKING BRAKE.................... 142
Electric Park Brake (EPB)........... 142
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED...... 144Shifting...................... 144
Downshifting................... 145
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED.... 146Key Ignition Park Interlock........... 147
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . 148
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission..... 148
Gear Ranges.................... 149
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION........... 1501-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped..................... 150
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) — If
Equipped..................... 151
Shift Positions.................. 152
Shifting Procedures............... 152
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If
Equipped..................... 154
SELEC-TERRAIN.................... 155Description.................... 155
STOP/START SYSTEM................. 156Automatic Mode................. 156
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop...................... 157
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode........................ 157
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System...................... 158
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . 158
STOP/START SYSTEM — DIESEL MODELS ONLY . . 158Automatic Mode................. 159
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop...................... 159
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode........................ 160
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System....................... 160
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . 161
SPEED CONTROL.................... 161To Activate.................... 161
To Set A Desired Speed............. 162
To Resume Speed................ 162
To Deactivate................... 162
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED....................... 162
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 163
To Set A Desired ACC Speed.......... 164
Resume...................... 164
To Vary The Speed Setting........... 164
Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 166
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . . 166ParkSense Sensors................ 166
ParkSense Warning Display........... 166
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense...... 166
ParkSense System Usage Precautions.... 167
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED....................... 168
ParkSense Sensors................ 168
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense...... 169
Operation With A Trailer............. 169
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED....................... 169
LANESENSE...................... 170
LaneSense Operation.............. 170
Turning LaneSense On Or Off......... 170
LaneSense Warning Message.......... 171
Changing LaneSense Status.......... 172
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED....................... 173
REFUELING THE VEHICLE............... 173
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE.... 175
AdBlue (UREA) — If Equipped........ 176
TRAILER TOWING................... 181Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)...................... 181
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.).......................... 182
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle....................... 182
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models...................... 183
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models...... 183
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS............ 184
BULB REPLACEMENT................. 184
Replacement Bulbs............... 184
Replacing Exterior Bulbs............ 185
FUSES......................... 185General Information............... 186
Underhood Fuses................ 186
Interior Fuses................... 195
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING............ 196Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage....... 196
Preparations For Jacking............ 197
Jacking Instructions............... 197
Road Tire Installation.............. 200
Declaration Of Conformance.......... 200
Jack Usage Precautions............ 203
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.......... 204Tire Service Kit Storage............. 204
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . 204
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions...... 205
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit...... 206
JUMP STARTING.................... 209Preparations For Jump Start.......... 210
Jump Starting Procedure............ 211
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY.............. 212Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release..... 212
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............. 212
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE.............. 213
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............. 213
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE............ 214
Without The Key Fob.............. 215
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models....... 215
4x4 Models.................... 216
Recovery Strap — If Equipped......... 216
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS) . 217
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)............ 217
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING................ 218Scheduled Servicing — Gasoline Engine . . . 218
Scheduled Servicing — Diesel Engine.... 222
ENGINE COMPARTMENT............... 2272.0L Engine.................... 227
2.4L Engine.................... 228
3.2L Engine.................... 229
2.2L Diesel Engine............... 230
Checking Oil Level................ 231
Cooling System.................. 231
Adding Washer Fluid.............. 232
Brake System.................. 232
Manual Transmission — If Equipped..... 233
Automatic Transmission............ 234
Maintenance-Free Battery........... 234
DEALER SERVICE................... 235Windshield Wiper Blades............ 235
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