wheel JEEP CHEROKEE 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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WELCOME FROM FCA

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 respon -
sibility and assume all risks related to the
use of the features and applications in this
vehicle. Only use the features and applica -
tions 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 oper -
ation 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
important features of your vehicle. It
contains most things you will need to operate
and maintain the vehicle, including emer
-
gency information.
When it comes to service, remember that an
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 guide has been prepared as a reference
item to help you quickly become acquainted
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 informa -
tion 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
vehicle. 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
vehicle 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/owner or alternatively, to
access this information, go to the website at
http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/.
FCA is committed to protecting our environ -
ment and natural resources. By converting
from paper to electronic delivery for the
majority 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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WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
ONLINE ................................................... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..................... 2
Essential Information ........................ 2
Symbols .......................................... 2
ROLLOVER WARNING ................................ 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE ................................. 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ...................... 4
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .... 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .................................................... 13
Key Fob ......................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .................................. 15
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) —
If Equipped.................................... 15 Keyless Enter-N-Go (Ignition) —
If Equipped.................................... 15
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 17
How To Use Remote Start ............... 17
To Enter Remote Start Mode............ 17
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................................18
To Arm The System ....................... 18
To Disarm The System ................... 18
DOORS ................................................. 19
Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry ................................ 19 Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .................................... 22
SEATS ..................................................22
Driver Memory Seat —
If Equipped ................................... 23 Heated Seats ................................. 24
Front Ventilated Seats —
If Equipped .................................. 25
HEAD RESTRAINTS ................................ 26
Reactive Head Restraints —
Front Seats .................................... 26 Rear Head Restraints...................... 27
STEERING WHEEL .................................. 28
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..... 28
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped .................................. 28
MIRRORS .............................................29
Power Folding Mirrors —
If Equipped ................................... 29
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..................................30
Multifunction Lever ........................30
Headlight Switch ............................30
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ....................................30 High/Low Beam Switch....................31
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped ...................31 Flash-To-Pass .................................31
Automatic Headlights —
If Equipped ...................................31 Parking Lights ................................31
Headlights On With Wipers (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......31 Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity
Discharge Headlights —
If Equipped ....................................32 Headlight Time Delay ......................32
Lights-On Reminder .......................32
Front And Rear Fog Lights —
If Equipped ....................................32 Turn Signals ...................................33
Automatic Headlight Leveling —
HID Headlights Only .......................33 Battery Saver ..................................33
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......... 98
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ....................................... 98 Important Safety Precautions ........... 98
Seat Belt Systems ......................... 99
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) ............................. 108 Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely.......................................... 118 Transporting Pets ........................ 134
SAFETY TIPS ...................................... 134
Transporting Passengers ................ 134
Exhaust Gas ................................. 135
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ....................... 135 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............. 137
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................ 138
Normal Starting —
Gasoline Engine ........................... 138 Normal Starting — Diesel Engine ... 139
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................ 140PARKING BRAKE .................................. 141
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............. 141
MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................143
Shifting ....................................... 143
Downshifting ............................... 144
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................146
Key Ignition Park Interlock ............ 147
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ........................................ 147 Nine-Speed Automatic
Transmission ............................... 147 Gear Ranges ................................ 148
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........150
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) —
If Equipped ................................. 150 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) —
If Equipped ................................. 150 Shift Positions ............................. 151
Shifting Procedures ...................... 151
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker)
System — If Equipped.................. 152
SELEC-TERRAIN ...................................153
Description .................................. 153
STOP/START SYSTEM...........................154
Automatic Mode ...........................154
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ................................154 To Start The Engine While In
Autostop Mode .............................155 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................156 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................156
STOP/START SYSTEM — DIESEL MODELS
ONLY...................................................156
Automatic 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 System Malfunction ......................158
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................159
Activation.....................................159
Exceeding The Set Speed ..............159
Deactivation .................................159
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SPEED CONTROL ................................. 160
To Activate .................................. 160
To Set A Desired Speed................. 160
To Resume Speed ........................ 160
To Deactivate .............................. 161
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................... 161
Activating Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) ............................... 162 To Set A Desired ACC Speed.......... 162
Resume ....................................... 162
To Vary The Speed Setting............. 163
Setting The Following Distance
In ACC ........................................ 164
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................... 164
ParkSense Sensors ....................... 164
ParkSense Warning Display ........... 164

Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .... 165

ParkSense System Usage
Precautions .................................. 165
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ....................... 166
ParkSense Sensors ....................... 167
Enabling And Disabling
ParkSense ................................... 167
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 168 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ................168
LaneSense Operation .................... 168
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ........ 169
LaneSense Warning Message ......... 169
Changing LaneSense Status .......... 171
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................171
REFUELING THE VEHICLE .....................172
REFUELING THE VEHICLE —
DIESEL ENGINE ....................................173
Adblue® (UREA) — If Equipped.... 175
VEHICLE LOADING ...............................177
Weights Label .............................. 177
TRAILER TOWING .................................179

Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)..... 179

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............................180
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................ 180 Recreational Towing —
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models ... 181 Recreational Towing —
4x4 Models ................................. 181
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...............182 BULB REPLACEMENT ............................183
Replacement Bulbs .......................183
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...............184
FUSES .................................................184
General Information ......................184
Underhood Fuses ..........................185
Interior Fuses ...............................193
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING...............194
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...194
Preparations For Jacking................195
Jacking Instructions ......................195
Road Tire Installation ....................198
Declaration Of Conformance ..........199
Jack Usage Precautions .................202
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ........203
Tire Service Kit Storage .................203
Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation .....................................203 Tire Service Kit Usage
Precautions ..................................204 Sealing A Tire With Tire Service
Kit...............................................205
JUMP STARTING ..................................209
Preparations For Jump Start...........210
Jump Starting Procedure ...............210
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................212
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............... 212
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE .................. 213FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .................. 214TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 215
Without The Key Fob .................... 216
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models .... 216
4x4 Models .................................. 216
Recovery Strap — If Equipped ....... 217
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .................................. 217
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .............. 217
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 218
Scheduled Servicing —
Gasoline Engine .......................... 218 Scheduled Servicing —
Diesel Engine ............................... 224
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....................... 229
2.0L Engine ................................ 229
2.4L Engine ................................ 230
3.2L Engine ................................ 231
2.2L Diesel Engine ...................... 232
Checking Oil Level ........................ 233
Cooling System ............................ 234
Adding Washer Fluid .................... 234
Brake System .............................. 234 Manual Transmission —
If Equipped ................................. 236 Automatic Transmission —
If Equipped ................................. 236 Maintenance-Free Battery ............ 236
Pressure Washing ......................... 237
DEALER SERVICE ................................237
Windshield Wiper Blades ............. 237
RAISING THE VEHICLE ..........................241
TIRES .................................................241
Tires — General Information ........ 241
Tire Types ................................... 246
Spare Tires — If Equipped ........... 246
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......... 248
Tire Chains And Traction
Devices ...................................... 249 Tire Rotation Recommendations .... 250
STORING THE VEHICLE .........................251BODYWORK .........................................252
Preserving The Bodywork .............. 252
INTERIORS .........................................253
Seats And Fabric Parts ................. 253
Plastic And Coated Parts............... 254
Leather Parts ............................... 254
Glass Surfaces ............................ 254
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER........255BRAKE SYSTEM ...................................255
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................256
Torque Specifications ....................256
WHEELS ..............................................256
WEIGHTS.............................................256
FUEL REQUIREMENTS —
GASOLINE ENGINES ..............................257
2.0L Engine .................................257
2.4L And 3.2L Engines .................257
Materials Added To Fuel ................257
Fuel Icon Identification Compliant
To EN16942 ................................257
FUEL REQUIREMENTS —
DIESEL ENGINE ....................................259
Fuel Icon Identification Compliant
To EN16942 ................................259
FLUID CAPACITIES ..............................261
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .....................262
Engine .........................................262
Chassis ........................................265
FUEL CONSUMPTION AND
CO
2 EMISSIONS ..................................266
MOPAR ACCESSORIES .........................266
Authentic Accessories By Mopar .....266
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MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS .......................... 268CYBERSECURITY ................................ 268
UCONNECT 3 WITH 5-INCH DISPLAY —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................ 269
Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display At A
Glance......................................... 269 Clock Setting .............................. 269
Audio Setting ............................... 269
Radio Operation .......................... 270
Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With
iPhone®) .................................... 271
UCONNECT 4 WITH 7-INCH DISPLAY ..... 272
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display
At A Glance ................................ 272 Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................. 273
Radio ......................................... 274
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...... 275
Apple CarPlay® Integration —
If Equipped.................................. 276 Apps — If Equipped ..................... 277
UCONNECT 4C/4C NAV WITH 8.4-INCH
DISPLAY..............................................277
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV At A Glance 277
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................. 278
Radio ......................................... 279
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...... 280
Apple CarPlay® Integration —
If Equipped ................................. 283 Apps — If Equipped ..................... 285
UCONNECT SETTINGS ..........................285
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................286
Radio Operation ........................... 286
Media Mode................................. 286
AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................286 NAVIGATION — IF EQUIPPED ...............287
Changing The Navigation Voice
Prompt Volume ............................ 287 Finding Points Of Interest ............. 288
Finding A Place By Spelling The
Name .......................................... 288 One-Step Voice Destination Entry .. 288
Setting Your Home Location .......... 288
Home .......................................... 289
Adding A Stop ............................. 289
Taking A Detour ........................... 289
Map Update................................. 289
UCONNECT PHONE ...............................290
Uconnect Phone (Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Calling) ......................290 Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your
Mobile Phone To The Uconnect
System ........................................292 Common Phone Commands
(Examples) ..................................296 Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone
During Call ...................................296 Transfer Ongoing Call Between
Handset And Vehicle .....................296 Phonebook ..................................296
Voice Command Tips .....................296
Changing The Volume....................296
Using Do Not Disturb ...................297
Incoming Text Messages ...............297
Helpful Tips And Common
Questions To Improve Bluetooth®
Performance With Your
Uconnect System ..........................298
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NOTE:
Used batteries may be harmful to the envi-
ronment if not disposed of correctly. Always
dispose of used batteries by specialized
battery disposal container, or by taking used
batteries to an authorized dealer.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at
an authorized dealer. This procedure
consists of programming a blank key fob to
the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is
one that has never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with
you to an authorized dealer.
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If
Equipped
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four oper -
ating positions: three with detents and one
that is spring-loaded. The detent positions
are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the
START position, the switch automatically
returns to the ON/RUN position.
Ignition Switch
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Ignition) — If
Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as
long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
The push button ignition operating modes
are OFF, ACC, ON/RUN, and START.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a
low or depleted battery. In this situation, a
back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side (side oppo -
site of the emergency key) of the key fob
against the START/STOP ignition button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (Accessory)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
WARNING!
Never remove the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving, as the steering
wheel will automatically lock as soon as
the key is turned. This also applies to
vehicles that are being towed.
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Center Head Restraint
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering
column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.Tilt/Telescoping Lever
To unlock the steering column, push the
control handle downward (toward the floor).
To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in cold
weather. The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will
stay on for an average of 80 minutes before
automatically shutting off. This time will vary
based on environmental temperatures. The
heated steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button WARNING!
ALL of the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly
protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above prior to
operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
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The heated steering wheel control button is
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control button through the
climate screen or the controls screen.
Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button
a second time to turn the heating element
off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated steering wheel can be
programmed to come on during a remote
start through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
MIRRORS
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
The switch for the power folding mirrors is
located between the power mirror switches L
(left) and R (right). Push the switch once and
the mirrors will fold in, pushing the switch a
second time will return the mirrors to the
normal driving position. Power Folding Mirror Switch
NOTE:
If the vehicle speed is greater than 10 mph
(16 km/h) the folding feature will be
disabled.
If the mirrors are in the folded position, and
vehicle speed is equal or greater than
10 mph (16 km/h), they will automatically
unfold.
Resetting The Power Folding Outside Mirrors
To reset the power folding mirrors: fold and
unfold them by pushing the button (this may
require multiple button pushes). This resets
them to their normal position.
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 conditions must
exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of
any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
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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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