2014 JEEP CHEROKEE automatic transmission

To enable the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system,
press the ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch once
(LED turns on).
To disable the ParkSense® Active Park Assist system,
press the ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch again
(LED turns off).
The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will turn off
automatically for any of the following conditions:
•The parking maneuver is completed.
• Vehicle speed greater than 18 mph (30 km/h) when
searching for a parking space.
• Vehicle speed greater than 5 mph (7 km/h) during
active steering guidance into the parking space. •
Touching the steering wheel during active steering
guidance into the parking space.
• Pressing the ParkSense® Front and Rear Park Assist
switch.
• Driver’s door is opened.
• Rear liftgate is opened.
• Electronic Stability Control/Anti-lock Braking System
intervention.
• The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic
transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission)
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed
within six shifts, the system will cancel and the EVIC
will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver
manually.
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The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will only
operate and search for a parking space when the follow-
ing conditions are present:
•Gear position is in DRIVE (automatic transmission) or
in a forward gear (manual transmission).
• Ignition is in the RUN position.
• ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch is activated.
• Driver’s door is closed.
• Rear liftgate is closed.
• Vehicle speed is less than 15 mph (25 km/h). NOTE:
If the vehicle is driven above approximately
15 mph (25 km/h), the EVIC will instruct the driver to
slow down. If the vehicle is driven above approximately
18 mph (30 km/h), the system will cancel. The driver
must then reactivate the system by pressing the
ParkSense® Active Park Assist switch.
• The outer surface and the underside of the front and
rear fascias/bumpers are clean and clear of snow, ice,
mud, dirt or other obstruction.
When pressed, the LED on the ParkSense® Active Park
Assist switch will blink momentarily, and then the LED
will turn OFF if any of the above conditions are not
present.
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NOTE:
•
It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and
accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneu-
ver.
• When the system instructs the driver to remove their
hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
• The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic
transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission)
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed
within six shifts, the system will cancel and the EVIC
will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver
manually. •
The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering
guidance into the parking space. The system will
provide a warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that
tells them to slow down. The driver is then responsible
for completing the maneuver if the system is canceled.
• If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any
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NOTE:
•
It is the drivers responsibility to use the brake and
accelerator during the semi-automatic parking maneuver.
• When the system instructs the driver to remove their
hands from the steering wheel, the driver should check
their surroundings and begin to back up slowly.
• The ParkSense® Active Park Assist system will allow a
maximum of six shifts between DRIVE (automatic
transmission) or forward gear (manual transmission)
and REVERSE. If the maneuver cannot be completed
within six shifts, the system will cancel and the EVIC
will instruct the driver to complete the maneuver
manually. •
The system will cancel the maneuver if the vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph (7 km/h) during active steering
guidance into the parking space. The system will
provide a warning to the driver at 3 mph (5 km/h) that
tells them to slow down. The driver is then responsible
for completing the maneuver if the system is canceled.
• If the system is canceled during the maneuver for any
reason, the driver must take control of the vehicle.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
16. Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is
either not on during starting, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the system inspected at an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information. 17. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
an Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II that
monitors engine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in
the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to
ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.
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•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Tailgate Open
• Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
• Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Tailgate Open
• Gear Not Available
• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
• Autostick Unavailable Service Required •
Automatic Unavailable Use Autostick Service Req.
• Transmission Getting Hot Press Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool
• Transmission Cool Ready to Drive
• Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling
• Transmission Too cold Idle with Engine On
• Washer Fluid Low
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
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EVIC Selectable Menu Items
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until the
desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the EVIC.
Speedometer
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Speedometer Menu item is
highlighted in the EVIC. Push the OK button to
change the speedometer scale from mph
to km/h (or vice versa).
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted
in the EVIC. Press and release the RIGHT
arrow button and Coolant Temp will be dis-
played. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to scroll
through the information sub-menus and press the OK button to select or reset the following resettable sub-
menus:
Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission
Only
Oil Temp
Coolant Temperature
Oil Life
Battery Voltage
Tire Pressure
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the RIGHT arrow button and one of the following
will be displayed:
If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the
ICON.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................420
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .420
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................421
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................421
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................421
▫ After Starting ....................... .422
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .423
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............424
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............426 ▫
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .426
▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ........426
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .428
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........435
▫ 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) —
If Equipped ........................ .435
▫ 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) —
If Equipped ......................... .436
▫ Shift Positions ....................... .437
▫ Shifting Procedures ....................438
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