2014 JEEP CHEROKEE trailer

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT .............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
REMOTE START............... 12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 13
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ......... 14
SEATBELT .................. 18
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............ 19
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 20
FRONT SEATS ................ 25
REAR SEATS ................ 27
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 28
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ....... 29
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 30
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 31
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 31
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 32
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .......... 33
SPEED CONTROL .............. 34
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 36
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITHMITIGATION ............. 39
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN ............... 41
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ............... 42
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 43
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE .......... 45
PARKSENSE
®................ 46
LANESENSE ................. 48
PARKVIEW
®REAR BACK-UP
CAMERA ................... 49
POWER SUNROOF ............. 50
WIND BUFFETING ............. 53
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 54
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 56
Uconnect
®ACCESS ............. 57 Uconnect
®5.0 ................ 73
Uconnect®8.4A ............... 81
Uconnect®8.4AN ............. 100
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 120
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .............. 121
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 122
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink
®) ................ 122
POWER INVERTER ............ 125
POWER OUTLET ............. 126
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD ....... 128
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 131
SELEC-TERRAIN™............ 134
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES ........ 135
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 135
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ........... 136
WHATTODOIN
EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 141
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 141
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 148
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 151
TIREFIT KIT ................ 151
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 158
JUMP-STARTING ............. 163
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 166
RECOVERY STRAP ............ 167
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 167
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 168
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 169
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 170
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 171
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 173
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... 175
FUSES .................... 179
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 184
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 185
REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 185
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute foractive driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive
of road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle
ahead; and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury.
• The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects
(e.g., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may
be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can
result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Can only apply a maximum of 40% of the vehicle’s braking capability,
and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex
driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
• When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
• The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floorhas a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the
storage bin cover also contains a plastic-lined tray. The cover can be installed with
either side facing up for added utility.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks and Loops
• The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safelywhen the vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
• Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden
stop or a collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child
seat tethers.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transmission Model Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.4L/
Automatic
with or with- out Trailer
Tow Package FWD or
4WD 32 sq. ft
(2.97 sq. m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.2L/
Automatic FWD or
4WD 32 sq. ft
(2.97 sq. m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg)
3.2L/
Automatic
with Trailer
Tow Package FWD or
4WD 32 sq. ft
(2.97 sq. m) 4,500 lbs
(2 041 kg) 450 lbs (204 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of oc- cupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Load- ing Information placard.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
4WD Models
Towing
Condition Wheel OFF the
Ground Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models 1-Speed
Power Transfer Unit 2-Speed Power Trans-
fer Unit
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions:
• Transmission in
PARK
• Power transfer unit
inNEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward
direction
Dolly Tow Front
OKNOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT
ALLOWED NOT
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OKOK OK
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
•DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
• Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:• Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
• Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
• Apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
• Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
• Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
Towing with the front wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe engine
and/or transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Recreational Towing — 4WD Models with 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit
• Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not have a NEUTRAL (N)position in the power transfer unit.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANYof its wheels on the ground can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Recreational Towing — 4WD Models with 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
• The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is
adjacent to the power transfer unit selector switch. Shifts into and out of
NEUTRAL (N) can take place with the selector switch in any mode position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4WD vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or
power transfer unit will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing.
• Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the power transfer unit.
• The transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting
into NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in
NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• Failure to follow these procedures can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature thatmight occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the
vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the
light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime
will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing
the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” in this guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver
Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles
(16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F32 — — Not Used
F33 —30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module (DDM) —
If Equipped
F34 —30 Amp Pink Body Controller Module
(BCM) — Feed 3
F35 — — Not Used
F36 — — Not Used
F37 —50 Amp Red Voltage Stabilization Module
(VSM) — If Equipped WithStop/Start Engine Option
F38 —50 Amp Red Radiator Fan
F38 —60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs - Diesel Only — If
Equipped
F39 —40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
F40 —20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light — If
Equipped
F41 —60 Amp Yellow Body Controller Module
(BCM) — Feed 2
F42 —30 Amp Pink Electric Park Brake (EPB) —
Left
F43 20 Amp Yellow —Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn
Light — If Equipped
F44 —30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow / 7-Way Connector
— If Equipped
F45 —30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM)
— If Equipped
F46 —25 Amp Clear Sunroof — If Equipped
F47 —30 Amp Pink Drivetrain Control Module
(DTCM)
F48 — — Not Used
F49 —30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V A/C) —
If Equipped
F50 —30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate — If Equipped
F51 — — Not Used
F52 — — Not Used
F53 —30 Amp Pink BSM-ECU & Valves
F54 —30 Amp Pink Urea Heater Control Unit — If
Equipped With Diesel Engine
F55 10 Amp Red — Blind Spot Sensors / Compass
/ Rearview Camera — If
Equipped / Rear Seat Heater Switches / Trunk LampW/ Flashlamp Charger
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