ECO mode JEEP CHEROKEE 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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Description
MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on the touchscreen to change the current setting to the coldest output of air.
The MAX A/C indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause the MAX A/C
operation to exit.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate to change the current
setting. The A/C 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. The Recirculation indicator and the A/C indicator illuminate
when the Recirculation button is pressed. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions, such as smoke,
odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation may be
unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the
windshield. 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.
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Faceplate Auto ButtonTouchscreen Auto Button AUTO Button
Set your desired temperature and press AUTO. AUTO will achieve and maintain your desired temperature by
automatically adjusting the blower speed and air distribution. AUTO mode is highly recommended for efficiency.
You can press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to turn AUTO on.
Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic mode. Refer to
“Automatic Operation” within this section for further information.
Front Defrost Button
Press and release the Front Defrost button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to
change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The Front Defrost indicator illuminates when Front Defrost is
on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower
level may increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window
defrosting and defogging. When toggling the front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to the
previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the Rear Defrost button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator
illuminates when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after
15 minutes.
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Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate
the air conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool dehu-
midified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press
the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning
and manually adjust the blower and airflow
mode settings. Also, make sure to select only
Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.
NOTE:
For Manual Climate Controls, if the system
is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C
can be turned off, but the A/C system shall
remain active to prevent fogging of the
windows.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode, and
increase blower speed if needed.

If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C
condenser (located in front of the radiator), for
an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a
gentle water spray from the front of the radiator
and through the condenser.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum
cooling performance.

Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C
and the prior settings. The button illuminates
when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position
can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C
operation to switch to the selected setting and
MAX A/C to exit.

Recirculation
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation feature may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if
conditions exist that could create fogging on
the inside of the windshield.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate,
or the AUTO button on the touchscreen
on the Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature that you would like the system to maintain by
adjusting the driver and passenger
temperature control buttons. Once the
desired temperature is displayed, the
system will achieve and automatically
maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to
change the settings. You will experience
the greatest efficiency by simply allowing
the system to function automatically.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to move the tempera-
ture settings for cold or hot vehicles. The
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture, mode, and blower speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
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The temperature can be displayed in U.S.
or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric
customer-programmable feature. Refer to
the “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
in your Owner’s Manual for further infor-
mation.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the
engine warms up. The blower will increase in
speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of
manual override features. The AUTO symbol
in the front ATC display will be turned off
when the system is being used in the manual
mode.
Operating Tips
NOTE:
For suggested control settings for various
weather conditions, refer to “Climate
Controls” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle”
in the Owner’s Manual.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be
protected with a high-quality antifreeze
coolant to provide proper corrosion protec -
tion and to protect against engine over -
heating. OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and
defroster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and
the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recircula -
tion mode during Winter months is not
recommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out
of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or
more, run the air conditioning system at idle
for about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear
the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use
the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
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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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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POWER SUNROOF WITH
POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switches are located to
the left between the sun visors on the over-
head console.
Power Sunroof Switches
The power shade switches are located to the
right between the sun visors on the overhead
console. Power Shade Switches
Opening Sunroof
The sunroof has two programmed open posi
-
tions, comfort stop position and full open
position. The comfort stop position is set to
minimize wind buffeting when driving with
side windows closed and sunroof open. If the
sunshade is in the closed position when initi -
ating a sunroof open or vent command, the
sunshade will automatically open to the half
open position prior to the sunroof opening.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Do not leave the igni -
tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat -
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be seriously
injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passen -
gers are also properly secured.
Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object, to project
through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Express
Push the switch rearward and release it
within one-half second, the sunroof will open
to the comfort stop position and automati-
cally stop. Push the switch rearward and
release it again, the sunroof will open to the
full open position and automatically stop.
This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any movement of
the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual Mode
Push and hold the switch rearward, the
sunroof will open to the comfort stop position
and automatically stop. Push the switch rear -
ward and hold it again, the sunroof will open
to the full open position and automatically
stop. Any release of the switch will stop the
sunroof movement. The sunroof will remain
in a partially opened condition until the
switch is pushed and held again.
Venting Sunroof

Push and release the "Vent" button within
one-half second and the sunroof will open to
the vent position. This is called “Express Vent”,
and it will occur regardless of sunroof position.
During Express Vent operation, any movement
of the switch will stop the sunroof.

Closing Sunroof
Express
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. The sunroof
will close fully and stop automatically. This
is called “Express Close”. During Express
Close operation, any other actuation of the
switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual Mode
To close the sunroof, push and hold the
switch in the forward position. Any release of
the switch will stop the movement and the
sunroof will remain in a partially closed
condition until the sunroof switch is pushed
again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the
perception of pressure on the ears or a heli -
copter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If
the buffeting occurs with the rear windows
open, then open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Opening Power Shade
The sunshade has two programmed open
positions, half open and full open positions.
When opening the sunshade from the closed
position the sunshade will always stop at the
half open position regardless of express or
manual open operation. The switch must be
actuated again to continue on to full open
position.
Express
Push the sunshade switch rearward and
release it within one-half second, the
sunshade will open to the half open position
and stop automatically. Push and release the
switch again from the half open position and
the sunshade will open to the full open posi
-
tion and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Open”. During Express Open oper -
ation, any movement of the sunshade switch
will stop the shade.
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Manual Mode
Push and hold the sunshade switch rear-
ward, the shade will open to the half open
position and stop automatically. Push and
hold the sunshade switch rearward again and
the shade will open automatically to the
full-open position. Any release of the switch
will stop the movement and the sunshade
will remain in a partially opened condition
until the switch is pushed again.
Closing Power Shade
If the sunroof is open or vented the sunshade
cannot be closed beyond the half open posi -
tion. Pushing the sunshade close switch
when the sunroof is open/vented and the
sunshade is at half open position will first
automatically close sunroof prior to the
sunshade closing.
Express
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the shade will close
automatically from any position. Manual
To close the shade, push and hold the switch
in the forward position.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
closing of the sunroof during the Express
Close operation. If an obstruction in the path
of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruc
-
tion if this occurs.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch
Protect will disable and the sunroof must be
closed in Manual Mode.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switch will remain active
for up to approximately 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF/LOCK
position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
NOTE:
Ignition Off time is programmable through
the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful
information to the driver. With the ignition in
the START/STOP OFF mode, opening/closing
of a door will activate the display for viewing,
and display the total miles, or kilometers, in
the odometer. Your instrument cluster
display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and
features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your instru -
ment cluster display can show you how
systems are working and give you warnings
when they aren’t. The steering wheel
mounted controls allow you to scroll through
and enter the main menus and submenus.
You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls
The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster. Base Instrument Cluster Display
Premium Instrument Cluster Display The instrument cluster display menu items
consist of the following:
Speedometer
Vehicle Information
Driver Assist — If Equipped
Fuel Economy
Trip Information
Stop/Start
Audio
Messages
Screen Setup
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen
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The system allows the driver to select infor-
mation by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the steering wheel:
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
Up Arrow ButtonPush and release the up arrow button to
scroll upward through the main menu
and submenus.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button
to scroll downward through the main
menu and submenus.
Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to
access the information screens or sub -
menu screens of a main menu item.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to
access the information screens or sub -
menu screens of a main menu item.
OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens
of a main menu item. Push and hold the
OK button to reset displayed/selected fea -
tures that can be reset.
Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will display in the instrument
cluster display for five seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
To have the oil changed, please refer to an
authorized dealer.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is
enabled on vehicles with a manual transmis
-
sion, or when a vehicle with an automatic
transmission is in manual shift mode. The
GSI provides the driver with a visual indica -
tion when the recommended gear shift point
has been reached. This indication notifies
the driver that changing gears will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption. When the up
shift indicator is shown on the instrument
cluster display, the GSI is advising the driver
to engage a higher gear. When the down shift
indicator is shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a lower gear.
The GSI remains illuminated until the driver
changes gears, or the driving conditions
return to a situation where changing gear is
not required to improve fuel consumption.
1 — Left Arrow Button
2 — Up Arrow Button
3 — Right Arrow Button
4 — OK Button
5 — Down Arrow Button
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