2015 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

11. Switch Panel
• ParkSense®pg. 61
• Hazard Switch
• Forward Collision Warning pg. 47
12. Climate Controls pg. 53
13. Shifter
14. Engine Start/Stop pg. 16
15. Speed Control pg. 41
16. Opening The Hood pg. 201
17. Power Door Locks
18. Power Windows
19. Power Mirror Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information Display (DID)
3. Temperature Gauge
(See page 173 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
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4. Fuel Filler Door Location
5. Fuel Gauge
6. Speedometer
(See page 179 for Indicator Lights information.)
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KEY FOB
• This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate 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) has
four operating positions, three of which
are labeled and will illuminate when
in position. The three positions are OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth posi-
tion is START, during start, RUN will
illuminate.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate2 — Unlock3 — Lock4 — Remote Start5 — Panic
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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.
• The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) op-
erates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded.
The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact po-
sition. When released from the START
position, the switch automatically re-
turns to the ON/RUN position.
Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate
• Push LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Push UNLOCK
button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors and the liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first pushthe UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
Key Fob1 — Liftgate2 — Lock3 — Unlock4 — Remote Start5 — Emergency Key Release6 — Emergency Key
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Panic Alarm
• Push PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and push button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition 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 of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Push REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn
to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–icer Activation — If Equipped
When Remote Start is active and the outside ambient temperature is less than 40° F
(4.4° C), the wiper De-Icer will be enabled. On exiting remote start resume previous
operation except, if the De-Icer is active, the De-Icer timer and operation will continue.
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide
the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or
turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
To A r m :
• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or
the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be
open or closed), and close all doors.
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This
shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any
manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
NOTE:
• The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door
lock plungers.
• Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver
door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.
To D i s a r m T h e S y s t e m :
• Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can
create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the
Vehicle Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's
door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well
as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
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To U n l o c k F r o m T h e D r i v e r O r P a s s e n g e r S i d e :
•With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key
Fob located outside the vehicle and
within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or pas-
senger side door handle, grab either
front door handle to unlock the door
automatically.
To Lock The Vehicle:
• Both front door handles have buttons located on the outside of the handle. With
one of the vehicle’s Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle
and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, push the door
handle button to lock all four doors and liftgate.
• Do NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This
could unlock the door(s).
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
Push The Door Handle Button To LockDo NOT Grab The Handle When Locking
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