climate control JEEP CHEROKEE 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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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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Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-
tions, such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Contact an autho -
rized dealer to service your cabin air filter,
and to have it replaced when needed.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Control
system may automatically adjust airflow to
maintain cabin comfort. Customer settings
will be maintained upon return to an engine
running condition.
Windshield Wiper De-icer — If Equipped
The windshield wiper de-icer is a heating
element located at the base of the wind -
shield.
It operates automatically once the following
conditions are met:
Activation By Front Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically
during a cold weather manual start with
full defrost, and when the ambient tem-
perature is below 33°F (0.6°C) .
Activation By Rear Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically
when the Rear Defrost is operating and
the ambient temperature is below 33°F
(0.6°C) .
Activation By Remote Start Operation
When the Remote Start is activated and
the outside ambient temperature is less
than 33°F (0.6°C) the windshield wiper
de-icer is activated. Upon exiting Remote
Start, the climate control functions will
resume their previous operation except, if
the de-icer is active, the de-icer timer
and operation will continue.
WINDOWS
Power Window Controls
The window controls on the driver's door
control all the door windows.
Power Window Switches
1 — Front Driver’s Side Power Window
Switch
2 — Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
Switch
3 — Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window
Switch
4 — Front Passenger’s Side Power Window
Switch
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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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SAFETY
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The gear selection must match vehicle
uphill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill
is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is
in REVERSE (R) gear).
HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all
forward gears. The system will not activate
if the transmission is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). For vehicles equipped with
a manual transmission, if the clutch is
pressed, HSA will remain active.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off.
To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
If disabling HSA using your instrument
cluster display, refer to “Instrument
Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
For vehicles not equipped with an instru -
ment cluster display, perform the following
steps:
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward)
2. Shift the transmission into PARK (P)
3. Apply the park brake
4. Start the engine 5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more
than one-half turn to the left
6. Push the “ESC OFF” button located in the lower switch bank below the climate
control four times within 20 seconds.
The “ESC Off Indicator Light” should
turn on and turn off two times
7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an additional slightly more than
one-half turn to the right
8. Turn the ignition to the OFF mode and then back to ON. If the sequence was
completed properly, the “ESC Off Indi -
cator Light” will blink several times to
confirm HSA is disabled
9. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting
WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill
Start Assist (HSA) will not activate and
slight rolling may occur, such as on minor
hills or with a loaded vehicle, or while
pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to be attentive to
distance to other vehicles, people, and
objects, and most importantly brake
operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your
complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of
your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision or serious
personal injury.
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Exhaust GasThe best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly
maintained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the
complete exhaust system and adjacent body
areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose
connections could permit exhaust fumes to
seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, inspect the exhaust system each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil
change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle
Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies
must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc.). If there is any question
regarding seat belt or retractor condition,
replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The Air Bag warning light will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when
the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN.
If the light is either not on during starting,
stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. After the bulb check, this
light will illuminate with a single chime when
a fault with the Air Bag System has been
detected. It will stay on until the fault is
removed. If the light comes on intermittently
or remains on while driving, have an autho
-
rized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” for further information.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can
make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
If you are required to drive with the
trunk/liftgate/rear doors open, make sure
that all windows are closed and the
climate control BLOWER switch is set at
high speed. DO NOT use the recircula-
tion mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your
heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System
1. Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (locatedon the switch bank). The light on the
switch will illuminate.
Stop/Start OFF Switch
2. The “STOP/START OFF” message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
Refer to “Warning Lights And Messages”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owner’s Manual.
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the Stop/Start system), the engine will
not be stopped.
4. The Stop/Start system will reset itself back to the ON mode every time the igni -
tion is turned OFF and back ON.
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System
Push the Stop/Start OFF switch (located on
the switch bank). The light on the switch will
turn off.
For complete details on the Stop/Start
System, refer to the “Stop/Start System” in
the “Starting And Operating” section located
in your Owner’s Manual.
STOP/START SYSTEM —
DIESEL MODELS ONLY
The Stop/Start function is developed to save
fuel and reduce emissions. The system will
stop the engine automatically during a
vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing
the accelerator pedal on an automatic trans -
mission or pressing the clutch pedal on a
manual transmission will automatically
restart the engine.
Automatic Mode

The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every
normal customer engine start. It will remain in
STOP/START NOT READY until you drive
forward with a vehicle speed greater than 4 mph (7 km/h). At that time, the system will
go into STOP/START READY and if all other
conditions are met, can go into a STOP/START
AUTOSTOP ACTIVE “Autostop” mode.

To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following
Must Occur:
The system must be in STOP/START
READY state. A STOP/START READY
message will be displayed in the instru
-
ment cluster display within the Stop/Start
section. Refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instru -
ment Panel” in your Owner’s information
for further details.
The vehicle must be completely stopped.
The gear selector must be in DRIVE and
the brake pedal depressed (automatic
transmission) or the gear selector must be
in NEUTRAL and the clutch pedal must be
fully released (manual transmission).
The engine will shut down, the tachometer
will move to the zero position and the Stop/
Start telltale will illuminate indicating you
are in Autostop. While in Autostop, the
Climate Controls system may automatically
adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon
return to an engine running condition.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENAN
CE
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Cooling System
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protec-
tion every 12 months (before the onset of
freezing weather, where applicable). If the
engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming
to MS.90032) by an authorized dealer.
Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty,
clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose vertically down the face of the
condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, and
tightness of the connection at the coolant
recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the
entire system for leaks. DO NOT REMOVE
THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield and rear window washers
share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid
reservoir is located in the front of the engine
compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent
(not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir,
take some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth
or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades,
this will help blade performance.To prevent freeze-up of your windshield
washer system in cold weather, select a solu
-
tion or mixture that meets or exceeds the
temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most
washer fluid containers.
Brake System
In order to ensure brake system perfor -
mance, all brake system components should
be inspected periodically. Refer to the
“Maintenance Plan” in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do
not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.
Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
away from the radiator cooling fan when
the hood is raised. The fan starts auto-
matically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
When working near the radiator cooling
fan, turn the ignition to the OFF mode.
The fan is temperature controlled and
can start at any time the ignition is in the
ON mode.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite
and burn you. Care must be exercised
when filling or working around the washer
solution.
CAUTION!
Do not travel with the windshield washer
fluid reservoir empty: the windshield
washer is essential for improving visibility.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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FUEL CONSUMPTION AND
CO
2 EMISSIONS

The fuel consumption and CO2 emission
figures declared by the manufacturer are
determined on the basis of the type-approval
tests laid down by the applicable standards in
the country where the vehicle is registered.

The type of route, traffic conditions, weather
conditions, driving style, general condition of
the vehicle, trim level/equipment/ accesso -
ries, use of the climate control system,
vehicle load, presence of roof racks and other
situations that adversely affect the aerody -
namics or wind resistance lead to different
fuel consumption values than those
measured. The fuel consumption will only become more
regular after driving the first 1,864 miles
(3,000 km).
To find the specific fuel consumption and
CO
2 emission figures for this vehicle, please
refer to the data in the Certificate of Confor -
mity (if equipped), and the related documen -
tation that accompanies the vehicle (if
equipped).
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By Mopar
The following highlights just some of the
many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and function -
ality specifically for your Jeep Cherokee.
In choosing Authentic Accessories you
gain far more than expressive style,
premium protection, or extreme
entertainment, you also benefit from
enhancing your vehicle with accessories
that have been thoroughly tested and
factory-approved.
For the full line of Authentic Jeep Acces-
sories by Mopar, visit your local dealership
or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents
and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
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MULTIMEDIA
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Uconnect 4C NAV
If you see the NAV icon on the bottom bar or
in the Apps menus of your 8.4-inch touch -
screen, you have the Uconnect 4C NAV
system. If not, you have a Uconnect 4C with
8.4-inch display system.
Get Started
All you need to control your Uconnect system
with your voice are the buttons on your
steering wheel.
Helpful hints for using Voice Recognition:
Visit DriveUconnect.eu or see an autho -
rized dealer to check mobile device and
feature compatibility and to find phone
pairing instructions.
Reduce background noise. Wind and
passenger conversations are examples of
noise that may impact recognition.
Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume
while facing straight ahead. The micro-
phone is positioned on the rearview mirror
and aimed at the driver.
Each time you give a Voice Command, you
must first push either the Voice Recogni -
tion (VR) or Phone button, wait until after
the beep, then say your Voice Command.
You can interrupt the help message or
system prompts by pushing the VR or
Phone button and saying a Voice
Command from the current category.
Uconnect Voice Command Buttons
1 — Push To Initiate Or To Answer A Phone
Call, Send Or Receive A Text
2 — For All Radios: Push To Begin Radio,
Media, Or Climate Functions. For 8.4-inch
System Only: Push To Begin Navigation
Function
3 — Push To End Call
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*Say only the indicated numbers, otherwise
Uconnect doesn’t understand the command.
TIP:
Your mobile phone must have the full imple-
mentation of the Message Access Profile
(MAP) to take advantage of this feature. Apple® iPhone® iOS 6 or later supports
reading
incoming text messages only. To
enable this feature on your Apple® iPhone®,
follow these four simple steps:
iPhone® Notif
ca
t ion Set
tin
gsTI
P:
Voice Text Reply is not compatible with
iPhone®, but if your vehicle is equipped with
Siri® Eyes Free, you can use your voice to
send a text message.
Climate
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle tempera -
tures hands-free and keep everyone comfort -
able while you keep moving ahead. (If
vehicle is equipped with climate control.)
Push the VR button . After the beep, say
one of the following commands:
“Set the driver temperature to 20 degrees ”.

“Set the passenger temperature to 20 degrees ”.

TIP:
Voice Command for Climate may only be
used to adjust the interior temperature of
your vehicle. Voice Command will not work to
adjust the heated seats or steering wheel if
equipped.
Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display Climate
PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES
Yes. Stuck in
traffic. See you
later.
No. Start without me.I’ll be late.
Okay. Where are you?I will be 5
(or 10, 15,
20, 25, 30, 45, 60)* minutes late.
Call me. Are you
there yet?
I’ll call you later. I need
directions. See you in 5
(or 10, 15,
20, 25, 30, 45, 60)* of minutes.
I’m on my
way. Can’t talk
right now.
I’m lost. Thanks.
1 — Select “Settings”
2 — Select “Bluetooth®”
3 — Select The (i) For The Paired Vehicle
4 — Turn On “Show Notifications”
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