2014 JEEP CHEROKEE Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: Roof rack and crossbars cannot be used on
vehicles equipped with Skyslider®.
The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a
luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it
should be uniformly distributed over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is
placed on the roof rack. Check the straps frequently to be
sure that the load remains securely attached.
NOTE: Crossbars can be purchased at a Chrysler dealer
through Mopar® parts.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
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CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity.
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as pos-
sible and secure the load appropriately.
• Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, should be
secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
• Place a blanket or other protection between the
surface of the roof and the load.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof
rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is
especially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving
your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack
cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........323
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE ..........324
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ......325
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....326
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .335
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 3.5” Display .................337
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays — 7” Display ..................348
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ........360▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages .......................... .361
▫ EVIC Selectable Menu Items ..............364
▫ Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items ........368
 Uconnect® SETTINGS ....................370
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .371
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .372
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® 5.0/8.4 Settings ...............372
 Uconnect® RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ........388
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iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .389
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .390
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .390
▫ CD Player .......................... .391
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........391

RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .392
▫ General Information ...................392
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................393 ▫
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .393
▫Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .398
▫
Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen —
If Equipped ........................ .403
▫Climate Control Functions ...............408
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......410
▫ Operating Tips ........................411
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Demister Outlet 5 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Stop/Start Ignition Button
2 — Air Outlet 6 — Electronic Speed Control 10 — Glove Compartment 14 — Trunk Release Button
3 — Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) Controls7 — Storage Compartment 11 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Dimmer Switches
4 — Horn/Driver Air Bag 8 — Radio 12 — Uconnect® Hard
Controls/Climate Controls16 — Headlight Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. High Beam IndicatorIndicates that headlights are on high beam.
3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
4. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on. 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display/
Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
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