2014 JEEP CHEROKEE keyless

•Vehicle alarm system not active
•
Ignition in Off position for Keyless Enter-N-Go™ vehicle
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
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doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
press and release the START/STOP button. If the
START/STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob
into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ feature, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position in order to drive the vehicle.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ feature, the message “Remote Start Active —
Insert Key and Turn To Run” will display in the
EVIC/DID until you insert the key. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver
Information Display” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information. •
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
feature, the message “Remote Start Active — Push
Start Button” will display in the EVIC/DID until you
push the START button.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When remote start is activated, the heated steering
wheel, and driver heated seat features will automatically
turn on in cold weather. In warm weather, the driver
vented seat feature will automatically turn on when the
remote start is activated. These features will stay on
through the duration of remote start or until the ignition
switch is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
The Remote Start Comfort System can be activated and
deactivated through the Uconnect® SETTINGS. For more
information on Remote Start Comfort System operation
refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel.”
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is located on each of the front
door trim panels. Use this switch to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate. The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry) system. For further
information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Power Door Lock Switch
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NOTE:
•When the child lock system is engaged, the door can
be opened only by using the outside door handle even
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
• After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
• After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock sys-
tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move the
lock knob up (unlocked position), roll down the win-
dow, and open the door with the outside door handle.WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are
engaged.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™. This feature allows you
to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
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WARNING!(Continued)
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become en-
trapped by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
AUTO-Down Feature
The driver door power window switch and some model
passenger door power window switches have an AUTO-
down feature. Press the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will go down automati-
cally. To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down during
the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and
the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
AUTO operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release it when you want the window
to stop.
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NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed
in EVIC/DID if equipped, all doors will unlock when
you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If Unlock
Driver Door 1st press is programmed in Uconnect®,
the liftgate will unlock when you press the electronic
release on the liftgate For further information, refer
to “Uconnect®” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel”.
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft
(1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button
located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
NOTE: The liftgate passive entry lock button will only
lock the liftgate, the liftgate unlock feature is built into
the electronic liftgate release. NOTE:
Use the power door LOCK switch on either front
door trim panel or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual
door locks on the doors and the driver’s door lock
cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
Liftgate Entry
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WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened by pressing
the electronic liftgate release (refer to Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ located in Things To Know Be-
fore Starting) or by pressing the LIFTGATE
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter twice
within five seconds, to open the power liftgate. Once the
liftgate is open, pressing the button twice within five
seconds a second time will close the liftgate. The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by
pressing the LIFTGATE button located on the left side of
the steering wheel on the instrument panel, or closed by
pressing the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim
panel, near the liftgate opening. Pressing the LIFTGATE
button located on left rear trim panel once will close the
liftgate only, this button cannot be used to open the
liftgate.
When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to
signal that the liftgate is opening or closing (if Flash
Lamps with Lock is enabled in the Uconnect® settings)
and the liftgate chime will be audible. For further infor-
mation, refer to
Uconnect®inUnderstanding Your
Instrument Panel.
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▫Front Heated Seats — If Equipped .........152
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......154
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .154
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat
Feature ........................... .157
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .159
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........160
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory .............162
▫ Memory Position Recall .................162
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................163
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........164
 LIGHTS ............................ .166
▫ Headlight Switch .....................166 ▫
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......167
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............167
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................167
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ........................ .168
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ...........170
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................170
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............170
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................171
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .172
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................172
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................172
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .173
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