2015 JEEP CHEROKEE Owners Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind-
shield. The VIN number also is stamped into the right
front body, on the right front seat cross member (visible
through an opening in the carpet) and appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the
title.
The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side
of the engine block.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............12
▫Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped. .12
▫Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)..............13
▫Key Fob — If Equipped..................14
▫Ignition Or Accessory On Message..........15
!SENTRY KEY®.........................16
▫Replacement Keys.....................18
▫Customer Key Programming..............18
▫General Information....................18
!VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .19
▫Rearming Of The System.................19
▫To Arm The System....................19
▫To Disarm The System...................20
▫Security System Manual Override...........21
!ILLUMINATED ENTRY...................22
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)...........22
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........24
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............25
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................25
▫Programming Additional Transmitters.......26
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▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........26
▫General Information....................29
!REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .29
▫How To Use Remote Start................30
▫Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID) — If Equipped..............31
▫To Enter Remote Start Mode...............31
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle.............................32
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle..............................32
▫Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .33
▫Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped................33
!DOOR LOCKS.........................34
▫Manual Door Locks.....................34
▫Power Door Locks.....................35
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors..............................37
!KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™.................38
!WINDOWS...........................44
▫Power Windows.......................44
▫Wind Buffeting.......................47
!LIFTGATE............................47
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped.............49
!OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS..........52
▫Important Safety Precautions..............52
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▫Seat Belt Systems......................53
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........65
▫Child Restraints.......................92
▫Transporting Pets.....................115
!ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .116
!SAFETY TIPS.........................116
▫Transporting Passengers.................116
▫Exhaust Gas.........................117
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle.............................118
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle.........................120
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a either a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM).
The keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Ignition Node (KIN).
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the ON/RUN position.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
1—OFF2—ACC(ACCESSORY)3—ON/RUN4—START
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Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System) has four oper-
ating positions, three of which are labeled and will
illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START,
during start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System)
1—OFF2—ACC(ACCESSORY)3—ON/RUN
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Key Fob — If Equipped
The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
You can keep the emergency key with you when valet
parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the face of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.Emergency Key Removal (IGNM System)
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