2015 JEEP CHEROKEE brake light

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC.................. 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START............... 12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM....... 13KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™......... 13SEAT BELT SYSTEMS........... 17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS) — AIR BAGS............ 18CHILD RESTRAINTS............ 24HEAD RESTRAINTS............. 29FRONT SEATS................ 31REAR SEATS................ 34HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS....... 35HEATED STEERING WHEEL....... 36TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN................... 37
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS........... 38TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 38HEADLIGHT SWITCH............ 39WIPER/WASHER LEVER.......... 40ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL..... 41ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 44FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSWITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN........ 49MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLSWITH TOUCHSCREEN........... 50AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC).............. 53STOP/START SYSTEM — 3.2L ENGINE . . 57ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) . . . 59PA R K S E N S E®................ 61PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA.. 63POWER SUNROOF............. 64WIND BUFFETING............. 67
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 68IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........ 70Uconnect®ACCESS............. 71Uconnect®5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Uconnect®8.4A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Uconnect®8.4AN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133STEERING WHEEL AUDIOCONTROLS................. 151ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVERINFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)..... 151PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...... 153UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)................154POWER INVERTER............ 156POWER OUTLET............. 157WIRELESS CHARGING PAD....... 159
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 162SELEC-TERRAIN™............ 165
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES........ 166TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)...... 167RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)........... 168
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 173INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS................... 173INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS................... 179IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..... 182TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . 183JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.... 189JUMP-STARTING............. 194FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...... 197RECOVERY STRAP............ 198SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 198TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.... 199EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).... 200
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 201ENGINE COMPARTMENT........ 202FLUID CAPACITIES............ 206FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 6MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES..... 208MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...... 208FUSES.................... 213TIRE PRESSURES............. 219SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..... 219WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 221REPLACEMENT BULBS......... 222
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric Park Brake System (EPB) that offers
greater convenience. The park brake switch is located in the center console.
To apply the park brake manually, pull up
on the switch momentarily. The BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
and an indicator on the switch will illumi-
nate.
To release the park brake manually, the
ignition switch must be in RUN. Then put
your foot on the brake pedal and push the
park brake switch down momentarily.
Once the park brake is fully disengaged,
the BRAKE warning lamp and the switch
indicator will extinguish.
The park brake can also be automatically
released. With the engine running and the
transmission in gear, release the brake
pedal and depress the throttle pedal. For safety reasons, your seat belt must also be
fastened.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the
parking brake engages or disengages.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking
brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be used to apply the park brake automati-
cally every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park Brake can be enabled and disabled
in the Settings menu in Uconnect®.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch is OFF, however,
it can only be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
• Safehold is a new feature that will automatically apply the park brake under
certain conditions. The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s seat belt, driver’s
door and pedal positions to determine if the driver may have exited while the
vehicle is still capable of moving and will then automatically apply the park brake
to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than
20 seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
• Refer to the Starting and Operating section of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on
the DVD for further details.
Parking Brake Switch
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CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a
brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll
and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
• Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, or repeated use of the
parking brake to slow the vehicle may cause serious damage to the brake
system.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features
The Uconnect®system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature
settings such as Display, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio,
Trailer Brake, Phone/Bluetooth®, SiriusXM Setup and System Information through
buttons on the touchscreen.
• Press the SETTINGS button (Uconnect®5.0), or press the “Apps” button
(Uconnect®8.4) located near the bottom of the touchscreen, then press the
“Settings” button on the touchscreen to access the Settings screen. When making
a selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that setting has been selected. The following feature settings are
available:
• Display• Doors & Locks
• Safety & Driving Assistance• Engine Off Options
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Audio
• Phone/Bluetooth®• SiriusXM Setup
• Lights• Trailer Brake
• Compass (Uconnect®5.0)• System Information
• Units• Voice
• Clock
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings may vary.
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Shifting Procedures
4X4 HI To 4X4 LOW
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the
ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and
press the “4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the
instrument cluster will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is
complete.
NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.
4X4 LOW To 4X4 HI
• With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the
ON position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and
press the “4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash and go out when the shift is complete.
NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.
NEUTRAL Shift Procedure
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed Power
Transfer Unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for four
seconds. The light behind the NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL
(N) is complete.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light stays on, release the
NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
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10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
11. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
12. Apply the parking brake.
NOTE:
Repeat these Steps to shift out of NEUTRAL.
REAR ELECTRONIC LOCKER (E-LOCKER) SYSTEM
• The Rear E-Locker System features a mechanical locking rear differential to
provide better traction in the 4WD LOW position. The “REAR LOCK” button is on
the Selec-Terrain Knob
Activating The Rear E-Locker
To activate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met:
• The 4WD system must be in 4WD LOW.
• The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running.
• Vehicle speed must be below 15 MPH (24 km/h).
• To engage Rear E-Locker, press the REAR LOCK button once.
Deactivating The Rear E-Locker System
To deactivate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met:
• Rear E-Locker must be engaged, and the REAR LOCK indicator light on.
• The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running.
• To disengage Rear E-Locker , press the REAR LOCK button once.
NOTE:
• It may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete
engagement and disengagement of the E- Locker.
• When engaging Rear E-Locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster and
on the REAR LOCK button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the REAR
LOCK indicator lights will remain on.
• When disengaging Rear E-Locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster
and on the REAR LOCK button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the
REAR LOCK indicator lights will remain off.
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Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the
power transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the
transmission is in PARK. The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the power transfer unit is
fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal
parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed NEUTRAL (N)
button (located by the selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the
NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in progress. The light will stop
blinking (stay on solid) when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, release the
NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle
movement.
11. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
12. Apply the parking brake.
13. Shift the transmission into PARK, turn the engine OFF, and remove the key fob.
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14. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar.
15. Release the parking brake.
NOTE:
• Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pressing the
NEUTRAL (N) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been
completed. If any of these requirements are not met before pressing the NEUTRAL
(N) button or are no longer met during the shift, then the NEUTRAL (N) indicator
light will flash continuously until all requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL
(N) button is released.
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for a shift to take place and
for the position indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition switch is not in the
ON/RUN position, the shift will not take place and no position indicator lights will
be on or flashing.
• A flashing NEUTRAL (N) position indicator light indicates that shift requirements
have not been met.
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed power transfer
unit NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the selector switch) for one second.
7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off, release the NEUTRAL (N)
button.
8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the power transfer unit will
shift to the position indicated by the selector switch.
NOTE:
When shifting the power transfer unit out of NEUTRAL (N), the engine should re-
main OFF to avoid gear clash.
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