2016 JEEP CHEROKEE Owners Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner ’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONSagainst procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read
this entire Owner ’s Manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
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 windshield. The
VIN number also is stamped into the right front body, on
the right front seat cross member. With the seat in the rear
most position a flap in the carpet can be cut open and lifted
to reveal the VIN. It also 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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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped. .12
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............13
▫ Key Fob — If Equipped ..................14
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........15
▫ General Information ....................17
 SENTRY KEY ..........................17
▫ Replacement Keys .....................18
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............19
▫ General Information ....................19 
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................19
▫ Rearming Of The System ................20
▫ To Arm The System ....................20
▫ To Disarm The System ...................21
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........22
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................22
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........23
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........24
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............25
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......26
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........26
▫ General Information ....................29
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................30
▫ 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 ...............32
▫ 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 ................34
▫ General Information ....................34
 DOOR LOCKS .........................34
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................34
▫ Power Door Locks .....................35
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................37
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ..................39
▫ General Information ....................44
 WINDOWS ...........................45
▫ Power Windows .......................45
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▫Wind Buffeting .......................48
 LIFTGATE ............................48
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............50
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........52
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............53
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................54
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........66
▫ Child Restraints .......................91
▫ Transporting Pets .....................113 
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .113
 SAFETY TIPS .........................114
▫ Transporting Passengers .................114
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................115
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................116
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................118
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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
Push Button Ignition.
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 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition 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 position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition 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.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1 — OFF
2 — 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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