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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
The headlight switch is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steer-
ing wheel.
• Rotate the headlight switch to the firstdetent
for parking lights and to
the second detent
for headlights.
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push in the center of the
headlight switch once for fog lights.
•
Rotate the headlight switch to the third
detent AUTO for automatic headlights.
When set to AUTO, the system automati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
The Automatic High Beams system provides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically
switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
This feature is programmable through the Uconnect
®system. Refer to “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the right dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the Uconnect
®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings ” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Headlight Switch
1 — Rotate Headlight
2 — Push Fog
3 — Rotate Dimmer
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the firstsign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required mainte-
nance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories byMOPAR®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep
Cherokee.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing
your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-
approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by MOPAR
®, visit your local Jeep
dealership or online at mopar.com.
CHROME:
• Mirror Covers • Tubular Side Steps • Body Side Moldings
• Grille • Fuel Door
EXTERIOR:
• Black Tubular Side Steps • Front End Cover • Hood Decal
• Wheels • Splash Guards• Skid Plates
• Wheel Locks • Locking Gas Cap
INTERIOR:
• Premium Floor Mats • Emergency Roadside Kit • Molded Cargo Tray
• Security Cover • Bright Pedal Kit • Ambient Light Kit
• Slush Mats • Door Sill Guards • Katzkin Leather Interiors
• Cargo Area Management
ELECTRONICS:
• MOPAR
®Web (WiFi) • Rear Seat Video • Speaker Upgrades
• Remote Start • Heated Seats• Park Distance Sensors
• Rear View Camera • Electronic Vehicle Tracking System
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • Roof-mount Bike Carrier
• Roof Top Cargo Basket • Roof-mount Ski and Snowboard Carrier• Roof Cargo Box Carrier
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
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Overheating............151
Towing ...............141
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . .31
Compartment ...........171
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........146
OilSelection ...........173
Overheating ............151
Event Data Recorder .........169
Exterior Lights .............185
FAQ...................189
Flashers TurnSignal ............148
Flash-To-Pass ..............31
Fluid Capacities ............173
Fluids .................173
FogLights ............32,148
FoldingRearSeat ...........27
Forward Collision Warning .......39
Four Wheel Drive ...........134
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....131
Shifting into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N) .........132
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............132
Shifting out of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) ............132
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............132
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......166
Frequently Asked Questions .....189
Front And Rear ParkSense System . .46
Front Heated Seats ...........28
Front ParkSense System ........46
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .......148
Specifications ..........173
Fuses..................179
Headlights ................32
Automatic .............32
Dimmer Switch ..........32
HighBeam .............31
Heated Mirrors ........41,43,45
Heated Steering Wheel ........29
High Beam Indicator .........148 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ................31
HomeLink
®(Garage Door
Opener)...............122
Hood Release .............170
Instrument Cluster ..........8,9
Indicators ..............9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............ 141, 148
Interior and Instrument Lights .....7
Interior Fuses .............183
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .33
Introduction ...............3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........125
Inverter, Power ............125
Jack Location .............158
Jack Operation ............158
Jump Starting .............163
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........13
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Keyless Enter-N-Go Lock/Unlock .......14,15,16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob ...............14
Remote Control ...........14
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .......14
Passive Entry ............14
LaneChangeandTurnSignals....31
Lane Change Assist ..........31
LaneSense ...............48
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)............21,24
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . .144
Fog ................148
Headlights .............32
High Beam Indicator ......148
Hill Descent Control
Indicator .............150
Security Alarm ..........148
TurnSignal .............31
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