2016 JEEP CHEROKEE lock

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................474
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .475
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F
Or 30°C) ......................... .475
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................475
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................476
▫ After Starting ....................... .477
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......477
▫ Automatic Mode ..................... .477▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .478
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode ............................. .479
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................... .481
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .481
▫ System Malfunction ....................481
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .482
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............483
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............484
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▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .485
▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ........485
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .487
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........494
▫ 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped .......................... .494
▫ 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If
Equipped .......................... .496
▫ Shift Positions ....................... .497
▫ Shifting Procedures ....................498
▫ Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If
Equipped .......................... .502
 SELEC-TERRAIN ..................... .504
▫ Description ......................... .504
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................506
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................506
▫ When To Use 4WD LOW Range ...........506
▫ Driving Through Water .................507
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........508
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .508
▫ Traction Downhill .....................509
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................509
 POWER STEERING .....................510
 ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ............512
▫ Auto Park Brake ..................... .516
▫ SafeHold .......................... .517
▫ Brake Service Mode ....................517
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BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .519
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .520
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .520
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............520
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............520
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............522
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............522
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................523
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............526
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........527
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........532
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............532
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............533 ▫
Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............533
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........533
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .534
▫ Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped . . . .537
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............541
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .541
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........544
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........546
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........547
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........552
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .552
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................553
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .555
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the 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 con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
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Normal Starting
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, cycle the ignition switch to the OFF position, wait
10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE: Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
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With Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
Normal Starting, “Extreme Cold WeatherandEx-
tended Park Starting procedures, it may be flooded. To
clear any excess fuel;
1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
2. Cycle the ignition to the START position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
disengage automatically in 10 seconds.
3. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal.
4. Cycle the ignition to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Stop/Start function is developed to reduce fuel
consumption. The system will stop the engine automati-
cally during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are
met. Releasing the brake pedal or pressing the accelerator
pedal will automatically re-start the engine.
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal
customer engine start. At that time, the system will go
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Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Dis-
play (DID)“ in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
If the “SERVICE STOP/START SYSTEM” message ap-
pears in the EVIC/DID, have the system checked by your
authorized dealer.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine and permits
quicker starts in cold weather.
Connect the cord to a 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet
with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
For ambient temperatures below 0°F (-18°C), the engine
block heater is recommended. For ambient temperatures
below -20°F (-29°C), the engine block heater is required.The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood,
behind to the driver ’s side headlamp. Follow the steps
below to properly use the engine block heater:
1. Locate the engine block heater cord (behind the driv-
er ’s side headlamp).
2. Undo the Velcro strap that secures the heater cord in place.
3. Pull the cord to the front of the vehicle and plug it into a grounded, three-wire extension cord.
4. After the vehicle is running, reattach the cord to the Velcro strap and properly stow away behind the
driver ’s side headlamp.
NOTE:
• The engine block heater cord is a factory installed
option. If your vehicle is not equipped, heater cords
are available from your authorized MOPAR dealer.
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•The engine block heater will require 110 Volts AC and
6.5 Amps to activate the heater element.
• The engine block heater must be plugged in at least
one hour to have an adequate warming effect on the
engine.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
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your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you
should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob. When
the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key removal)
position/mode, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
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