2015 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing diffi-
culties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a
complimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®Manu-
als or Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Jeep Contact Us
page at www.jeep.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us”
link, then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu.
You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1–877–426–5337 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada).
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies
of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased
by visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–877–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your
desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
•The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by
MOPAR®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 dealership
or online atmopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
JEEP CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
• Off Road Kit• Roadside Safety Kit • Cooler
• First Aid Kit• Collapsible Tote
EXTERIOR:
• Rock Rails• 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
ELECTRONICS:
•MOPAR®Web (WiFi) • Park Distance Sensors
• Remote Start• Speaker Upgrades
• Rear View Camera • Electronic Vehicle Track-ing System
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Sport Utility Bars • Roof-mount Bike Carrier
• Roof Top Cargo Basket •Roof-mount Ski andSnowboard Carrier• Roof Cargo Box Carrier
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 27
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 31
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect®5.0 pg. 88
• Uconnect®8.4A pg. 100
• Uconnect®8.4AN pg. 133
• How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect®5.0 pg. 88
• Uconnect®8.4A pg. 100
• Uconnect®8.4AN pg. 133
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect®5.0 pg. 88
• Uconnect®8.4A pg. 100
• Uconnect®8.4AN pg. 133
• How do I use the Navigation feature?
• Uconnect®8.4A pg. 100
• Uconnect®8.4AN pg. 133
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth®with the Uconnect®Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 147
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 154
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 162
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Cherokee? pg. 167
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 174
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 189
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 194
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 213
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 206
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 208
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 219
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Access, Uconnect®...........71
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)...........44
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)..208
Adding Washer Fluid.........208
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag . . . . . .18
Advance Front Air Bag . . . . . .18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Bag Warning Light . . . .18, 174Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Rollover...............18Side Impacts . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)...........208Air Conditioner Maintenance....208Air Conditioning.....49,50,53,55Air Conditioning Refrigerant.....208Air Conditioning System.......208AlarmArm The System..........13Disarm The System........13Vehicle Security Alarm......13Alarm, Panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Alarm (Security Alarm).....13,180Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .206, 208Disposal..............208Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .173APPUconnect®Access.........73Appearance Care...........208Assistance Towing..........173Automatic Headlights......39,180Automatic High Beams........39Automatic TemperatureControl (ATC)............53Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid...........207Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . . . .207Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207Axle Lubrication............207
Back-Up Camera............63Battery.................208Charging System Light.....173Body Mechanism Lubrication....208Brake Fluid..............207Brakes.................208
Brake System.............208
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Master Cylinder.........208
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . .176
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle.............38
Bulb Replacement..........222
Bulbs, Light..............222
Calibration, Compass.........152Capacities, Fluid...........206Caps, FillerOil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . .208Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Change Oil Indicator.........178Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . .189Charging Pad, Wireless........159Charging System Light........173Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator Light)..........177Child Restraint...........24,25Child RestraintsLower Anchors And TethersFor Children............25CleaningWheels..............208Windshield Wiper Blades....208Climate Control........49,50,53Clock...................89Clock Setting..............89Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAir Bag Warning Light . . . . . .174Brake Warning Light.......176Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator..............180Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator.............180Front Fog Light Indicator....179High Beam Indicator......179Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .181Seat Belt Reminder Light....176Turn Signal Indicator......179Vehicle Security Light......180Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . .220Compass Calibration.........152Cooling System............208
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Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .208
Coolant Capacity.........206
Coolant Level...........208
Disposal of Used Coolant....208
Drain, Flush, and Refill.....208
Inspection............208
Points to Remember.......208
Pressure Cap...........208
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)........206, 208Corrosion Protection.........208Cruise Control (Speed Control)....41Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Customer Assistance......223, 224
Customer Programmable Features..153
Defects, Reporting..........225Defroster, Rear Window......49,50Defroster, Windshield.......49,50Dimmer Control.............40Dimmer Switch, Headlight......40Disabled Vehicle Towing.......173Disarming, Security System......13DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .208Driver Cockpit..............6
Electric Parking Brake.........59ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............68,69Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control)...........41Electronic Throttle ControlWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . .174Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . .151Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light.......176Jacking..............189Overheating............182To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 3EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .208Break-In Recommendations . . .38Checking Oil Level........208Compartment...........202Coolant (Antifreeze).......206
Cooling...............208
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . .177
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206, 208
Oil Filler Cap...........208
Oil Selection........206, 208
Overheating............182
Event Data Recorder.........200
Exhaust System............208
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 7
Filters
Air Cleaner............208
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . .206, 208
Engine Oil Disposal.......208
Flashers
Tu r n S i g n a l . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 9
Flash-To-Pass..............38
Flexible Fuel Vehicles........207
Fluid, Brake..............207
Fluid Capacities............206
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts................206
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 179
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . .34
Forward Collision Warning.......47
Four Wheel Drive...........165
Four Wheel Drive Operation.....162
Shifting into Power Transfer
Unit Neutral (N).........163Shifting into Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............163Shifting out of Power TransferUnit Neutral (N).........163Shifting out of Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............163Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.......197Frequently Asked Questions.....227Front And Rear ParkSense System . .61Front Heated Seats...........35Front ParkSense System........61FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap).......180Octane Rating..........206Specifications..........206Tank Capacity..........206Fuel, Flexible.............207
INDEX
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