ignition JEEP CHEROKEE 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped
The memory seat feature allows you to save
two different driver seating positions, driver's
outside mirror, and radio station preset
settings. The memory seat buttons are
located on the driver's door panel.Driver Memory Switches
Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will erase an
existing profile from memory.
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/
RUN position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side
mirror and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch, then push memory
button (1) within five seconds. The
instrument cluster display will display
which memory position is being set.
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory
Your remote keyless entry key fob can be
programmed to recall one of two
pre-programmed memory profiles with a
push of the unlock button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob, you must
select the “Personal Settings Linked to Key
Fob” feature through the Uconnect system
screen.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi -
media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
To program your key fob, perform the
following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
NOTE:
If a memory profile has not already been set,
refer to "Programming The Memory Feature"
in this section for instructions on how to set
a memory profile.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which
could cause a collision and serious injury
or death.
Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while the
vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death
could result from a poorly adjusted seat
belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you
could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.
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3. Push and release the set (S) button onthe memory switch, then within five
seconds push and release the button
labeled (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory
Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the
instrument cluster display.
4. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory
settings by pushing the set (S) button,
followed by pushing the unlock button on the
key fob within 10 seconds.
Memory Position Recall
To recall the memory settings for driver one,
push memory button (1) or the unlock button
on the key fob linked to memory position 1.
To recall the memory settings for driver two,
push memory button (2) or the unlock button
on the key fob linked to memory position 2.

A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the
memory buttons (S, 1, or 2) during a recall.
When a recall is cancelled, the driver seat will
stop moving. A delay of one second will occur
before another recall can be selected.

Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
entering and exiting the vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends
on where you have the driver seat positioned
when you place the vehicle’s ignition in the
OFF position.
Each stored memory setting will have an
associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled
when the vehicle is delivered from the
factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is
enabled (or later disabled) through the
programmable features in the Uconnect
system.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi -
media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
Heated Seats
On some models, the front and rear seats
may be equipped with heaters located in the
seat cushions and seat backs.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must
exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low tempera-
tures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could
cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the opera-
tion of the turn signals, headlight beam
selection and passing lights. The multifunc -
tion lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Multifunction Lever
Headlight Switch
Headlight Switch

The headlight switch is located on the right
side of the instrument panel. This switch
controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, automatic headlights (if
equipped), instrument panel light dimming,
ambient light dimming (if equipped), interior
lights, and front and rear fog lights (if
equipped).
From the O (off) position, rotating the head
-
light switch counterclockwise to the first
detent will turn on the vehicle’s parking
lights. This feature will allow one side of the
vehicle parking lights to illuminate when the
vehicle is locked depending on the position
of the multifunction lever. Rotate the head -
light switch clockwise from the O (off) posi -
tion to the first detent for headlight and
instrument panel light operation.Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — 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 ignition is
placed in the OFF position.
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 Settings” in “Multi -
media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.1 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
2 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
3 — Headlight Control Switch
4 — Front Fog Lights
5 — Rear Fog Lights
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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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Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the
windshield and automatically activates the
wipers for the driver. 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.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay
position one is the least sensitive, and wiper
delay position four is the most sensitive.
NOTE:
Setting three is preferred by the average
driver during normal rain conditions.
Settings one and two can be used if the
driver desires less wiper sensitivity. 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 func-
tion properly when ice or dried salt water
is present on the windshield.
Use of products containing wax or silicone
may reduce Rain Sensing performance.

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.
The Rain Sensing system has protection
features for the wiper blades and arms, and will
not operate under the following conditions:
Low Ambient Temperature — When the igni-
tion is first placed in the ON 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 outside
temperature is greater than 32°F (0°C).

Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When
the ignition is ON, and the automatic
transmission 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 in the ON/
RUN position, rain sensing wiper opera-
tion can resume, if it has been selected,
and no other inhibit conditions
(mentioned previously) exist.
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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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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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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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