2014 JEEP CHEROKEE 4WD

▫Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System —
If Equipped ......................... .442
 SELEC-TERRAIN™ .....................443
▫ Description ......................... .443
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................445
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................446
▫ When To Use 4WD LOW Range ...........446
▫ Driving Through Water .................446
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........447
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .448
▫ Traction Downhill .....................449
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................449
 POWER STEERING .....................450 
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) .........451
▫ Auto Park Brake ..................... .455
▫ Safehold .......................... .456
▫ Brake Service Mode ....................457
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .458
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .459
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System ................459
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............462
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............462
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........463
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................464
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .466
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............543
▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . . .543
▫ Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models ...................... .544▫
Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With
1-Speed Power Transfer Unit .............545
▫ Recreational Towing — 4WD Models With
2-Speed Power Transfer Unit .............545
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NOTE:To select the proper gear position for maximum
deceleration (engine braking), simply press and hold the
shift lever forward (-). The transmission will shift to the
range from which the vehicle can best be slowed down.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) — If Equipped
This feature provides on-demand four-wheel drive
(4WD). The system is automatic with no driver inputs or
additional driving skills required. Under normal driving
conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction.
If the front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted
automatically to the rear wheels. The greater the front
wheel traction loss, the greater the power transfer to the
rear wheels. Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle
input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be
sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle
launch and performance characteristics.
1-Speed 4WD Switch
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CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire
size may cause failure of the power transfer unit.
2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) — If Equipped
The Four-Wheel Drive is fully automatic in the normal
driving mode. The Selec-Terrain buttons provide three
selectable mode positions:
•4WD LOW
• REAR LOCK (If Equipped)
• NEUTRAL
2-Speed 4WD Switch
Selec-Terrain Switch
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When additional traction is required, the 4WD LOW
range position can be used to provide an additional gear
reduction which allows for increased torque to be deliv-
ered to both the front and rear wheels. 4WD LOW is
intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in
4WD LOW on dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause in-
creased tire wear and damage to driveline components.
When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine
speed is approximately three times that of the normal
driving mode at a given road speed. Take care not to
overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends
on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each
wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and
cause damage to the driveline components.Because four-wheel drive provides improved traction,
there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping
speeds. Do not go faster than road conditions permit.
Shift Positions
For additional information on the appropriate use of each
4WD system mode position, see the information below:
NEUTRAL
This range disengages the driveline from the powertrain.
It is to be used for flat towing behind another vehicle.
Refer to “Recreational Towing” in “Starting and Operat-
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WARNING!
You or others could be seriously or fatally injured if
you leave the vehicle unattended with the power
transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without
first fully engaging the parking brake. The NEU-
TRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear
drive shafts from the powertrain and will allow the
vehicle to move regardless of the transmission posi-
tion. The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.
4WD LOW
This range is for low speed four-wheel drive. It provides
an additional gear reduction which allows for increased
torque to be delivered to both the front and rear wheels
while providing maximum pulling power for loose,
slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).NOTE:
Refer to “Selec-Terrain® – If Equipped” for fur-
ther information on the various positions and their
intended usages.
Shifting Procedures
Shifting Into 4WD LOW
With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the
ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the
“4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator
light in the instrument cluster will begin to flash and
remain on solid when the shift is complete.
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NOTE:If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a mes-
sage will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) with instructions on how to complete the
requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Shifting Out Of 4WD LOW
With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the
ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the
“4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator
light in the instrument cluster will flash and go out when
the shift is complete.
NOTE:
• If shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a message
will flash from the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) with instructions on how to complete
the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
Selec-Terrain Switch
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•Shifting into or out of 4WD LOW is possible with the
vehicle completely stopped; however, difficulty may
occur due to the mating clutch teeth not being prop-
erly aligned. Several attempts may be required for
clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur.
The preferred method is with the vehicle rolling 0 to
3 mph (0 to 5 km/h). If the vehicle is moving faster
than 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD system will not allow
the shift.
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
WARNING!
You or others could be seriously or fatally injured if
you leave the vehicle unattended with the power
transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without
first fully engaging the parking brake. The NEU-
TRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear
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WARNING! (Continued)
drive shafts from the powertrain and will allow the
vehicle to move regardless of the transmission posi-
tion. The parking brake should always be applied
when the driver is not in the vehicle.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed power transfer unit NEUTRAL (N) button
(located above the selector switch) for four seconds.
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