light JEEP CHEROKEE 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

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High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever, located on the
left side of the steering wheel, away from you
to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull
the multifunction lever toward you to switch
the headlights back to low beam.

Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped

The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at
night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted
on the windshield. This camera detects
vehicle specific light and automatically
switches from high beams to low beams until
the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The multifunction lever must be in the
high beam position in order to activate the
Automatic High Beams.
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control can be turned on or off using the
Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.When set to AUTO, the system automatically
turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunc
-
tion lever toward you. This will cause the
high beam headlights to turn on, and remain
on, until the lever is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the head -
lights on or off according to ambient light
levels. To turn the system on, rotate the
headlight switch clockwise to the last detent
(AUTO position) for automatic headlight
operation. When the system is on, the head -
light time delay feature is also on. This
means the headlights will stay on for up to
90 seconds after the ignition is placed in 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 head -
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Parking Lights
To operate the parking lights, the ignition
must be in the OFF position. Turn the head -
light switch to the “P” position. Then move
the multifunction lever up or down to turn on
the left or right side parking lights.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights
will turn on after the wipers are turned on if
the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO
position and programmable feature is set to
ON. In addition, the headlights will turn off
when the wipers are turned off if they were
turned on by this feature.
NOTE:
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can
be turned on or off using the Uconnect
System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi -
media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
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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 “Multi -
media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
Headlight Time Delay

This feature provides the safety of headlight illu -
mination for up to 90 seconds (programmable)
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. NOTE:
The headlight delay feature is automatically
activated if the customer leaves the head
-
light switch in the AUTO position while the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
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
seconds 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.

Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after
the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a
chime will sound to alert the driver when the
driver's door is opened.
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switches are built into the head -
light switch.
Fog Light Switches
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.
NOTE:
To activate the front fog lights, the parking
lights or low beam headlights must first be
activated. 1 — Front Fog Light Switch
2 — Rear Fog Light Switch
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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 lights, the low beam
headlights or front fog lights must first be
active. If the vehicle is only equipped with
rear fog lights, only a single button will be
available in the center of the headlight
switch. Push once to turn the rear fog lights
on, and a second time to turn them off.

An indicator light in the instrument cluster illu-
minates when the fog lights are turned on.

Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument
cluster display will flash to show proper oper -
ation 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 LED turn signal in
the headlamp. Please see an authorized
dealer for service.
When the Daytime Running Lights are on
and a turn signal is activated, the Daytime
Running 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.
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only
This feature prevents the headlights from
interfering with the vision of oncoming
drivers. Headlight leveling automatically
adjusts the height of the headlight beam in
reaction to changes in vehicle pitch.
Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery,
load shedding is provided for both the inte -
rior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar
for 10 minutes or the dimmer control is
rotated all the way up to the dome on posi -
tion for 10 minutes, the interior lights will
automatically turn off. NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition
is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition
is placed in the OFF position, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off after eight
minutes. If the headlights are turned on and
left on for eight minutes while the ignition is
OFF, the exterior lights will automatically
turn off.
NOTE:
The battery saver mode is canceled if the
ignition is OFF and the headlamp switch is in
the park lamp position. The parking lamps
will remain on and drain the vehicle's
battery.
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Faceplate Blower KnobTouchscreen Blower Buttons Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds
available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be
selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate:
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower
setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen: Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the
blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow distribution mode. The
airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost
outlets, and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode Panel Mode Selecting this mode from the touchscreen causes air to flow 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 located below the
air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Selecting this mode from the touchscreen causes air to flow 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.
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Floor Mode Floor ModeSelecting this mode from the touchscreen causes air to flow from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode Mix Mode Selecting this mode from the touchscreen causes air to flow 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.
Faceplate OFF Button
Touchscreen OFF Button Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release the OFF button on the touchscreen, or push the OFF button on the faceplate to turn the Climate
Control ON/OFF.
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Description
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There are single window controls on each
passenger door trim panel, which operate the
passenger door windows. The window
controls will operate only when the ignition is
in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Uconnect
systems, the power window switches will
remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time is programmable. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection
NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle
during auto-closure, it will reverse direc-
tion and then go back down. Remove the
obstacle and use the window switch again
to close the window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions
may trigger the auto-reverse function
unexpectedly during auto-closure. If this
happens, pull the switch lightly and hold
to close the window manually.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's
door trim panel allows you to disable the
window controls on the rear passenger doors.
To disable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button (the indi-
cator light on the button with turn on). To
enable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button again (the
indicator light on the button will turn back
off).
Power Window Lockout Switch
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob in
or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the
windows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. To avoid personal
injury be sure to clear your arms, hands,
fingers and all objects from the window
path before closing.
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HOOD
Opening The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the
hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located underthe driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and
pull the safety latch release lever forward
(toward you). The safety latch release
lever is located behind the front edge of
the hood, slightly off-center to the right.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
Closing The Hood
Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is
completely closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop
the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive
vehicle unless hood is fully closed, with
both latches engaged.
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LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Open The Liftgate
The power liftgate may be opened by pushing
the electronic liftgate release handle (refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“Doors” in this chapter) or by pushing the
liftgate button on the key fob. Push the lift-
gate button on the key fob twice within five
seconds to open the power liftgate. Once the
liftgate is open, pushing the button twice
within five seconds a second time will close
the liftgate.

The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pushing the liftgate button located on
the instrument panel to right of the headlight
switch. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate
can be closed by pushing the liftgate button
located on the left rear trim panel, near the lift -
gate opening. If the liftgate is in motion,
pushing the liftgate button located on the left
rear trim panel will reverse the liftgate.

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive
Entry button located to the left of liftgate
release handle to lock the liftgate and doors. NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is
programmed in Uconnect, all doors will
unlock when you push the Passive Entry
button on the liftgate. If "Unlock Driver Door
1st Press" is programmed in Uconnect, the
liftgate will unlock when you push the
Passive Entry button on the liftgate. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
Liftgate Entry NOTE:
The liftgate can also be opened manually by
pushing the liftgate release handle and
pulling upward in one fluid motion.
Closing
There are several different ways to close the
liftgate:
Manually by grasping the liftgate closing
handle and initiating lowering of the lift
-
gate. Release the handle when the liftgate
takes over the closing effort.
Key Fob
Hands-Free (if equipped)
Liftgate Instrument Panel Button
Power Liftgate Button On The Pillar In The
Cargo Area
1 — Passive Entry Button
2 — Liftgate Release Handle
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
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To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry lock/push
button located to the left of the back-up
camera will lock the vehicle only.
The power liftgate may be closed by pushing
the button, located in the upper left trim in
the liftgate opening. Pushing the button will
only close the liftgate. This button cannot be
used to open the liftgate.Rear Power Liftgate SwitchHands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped
Hands-Free Liftgate Activation Zone
To open or close the liftgate using hands-free
activation, use a straight in and out kicking
motion under the vehicle activation zone in
the general location below the rear license
plate. Do not move your foot sideways or in a
sweeping motion or the sensors may not
detect the motion.
NOTE:
Activation zone is the same for vehicles
equipped with and without trailer tow
package.
When a valid kicking motion is completed,
the liftgate will chime, the hazard lights will
flash and the liftgate will open after approxi -mately one second, or close after approxi
-
mately three seconds. This assumes all
options are enabled in the radio.
NOTE:
Opening or closing the Hands-Free Lift -
gate requires a valid Passive Entry key fob
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the door handle. If a
valid Passive Entry key fob is not within
5 ft (1.5 m), the liftgate will not respond
to any kicks.
The Hands-Free Liftgate feature may be
turned on or off in Uconnect Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi -
media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information. The Hands-Free Liftgate
feature should be turned off during
Jacking, Tire Changing, Manual Car Wash,
and Vehicle Service.
The Hands-Free Liftgate feature can be
activated by any metallic object making a
similar in-and-out motion under the rear
bumper, such as cleaning using a metal
broom.
The Hands-Free Liftgate will only operate
when the transmission is in PARK.
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If anything obstructs the Hands-Free Lift-
gate while it is opening or closing, the lift -
gate will automatically reverse to the
closed/open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.
There are pinch sensors attached to the
side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure
anywhere along these strips will cause the
liftgate to return to the open position.
If the power liftgate encounters multiple
obstructions within the same cycle, the
system will automatically stop. If this
occurs, the liftgate must be operated
manually.
The power liftgate will release, but not
power open, in temperatures below −12°F
(−24°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of
snow or ice from the liftgate before
opening the liftgate.
If the liftgate is left open for an extended
period of time, the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate
functionality. Gas props support the liftgate in the open
position. However, because the gas pressure
drops with temperature, it may be necessary
to assist the props when opening the liftgate
in cold weather.
NOTE:
Allow the power system to open the liftgate.
Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may
activate the liftgate obstacle detection
feature and stop the power operation or
reverse its direction.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13
Amp) power outlets that can be used to
power cellular phones, small electronics, and
other low powered electrical accessories. The
power outlets are labeled with either a “key”
or a “battery” symbol to indicate how the
outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled with
a “key” are powered when the ignition switch
is in the ON or ACC position, while the
outlets labeled with a “battery” are
connected directly to the battery and
powered at all times.
NOTE:
All accessories connected to the “battery”
powered outlets should be removed or turned
off when the vehicle is not in use to protect
the battery against discharge.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your
vehicle. You and your passengers could
be injured by these fumes. Keep the lift
-
gate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the lift -
gate open, make sure that all windows
are closed, and the climate control
blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the
liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before
driving away.
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