2016 JEEP CHEROKEE maintenance

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1INTRODUCTION .
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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . .
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4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................469
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................615
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................657
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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10INDEX .....................................................................745
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained
technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing
better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is
out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles
may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
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While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition
the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec-
tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument
panel could mean you won’t have the air bags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on
as a bulb check when the ignition is first placed in the
on position, and stays on after you start the vehicle, or
if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
88 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫To Activate/Deactivate ..................191
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............192
▫ To Cancel .......................... .193
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .193
▫ To Resume ......................... .194
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............194
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ......197
▫ Overtake Aid ....................... .201
▫ ACC Operation At Stop .................201
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......202
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........203
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......206
▫ General Information ....................210 ▫
Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed
Control Mode ....................... .210
 FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED .......214
▫ Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation ...................214
▫ Turning FCW ON Or OFF ...............216
▫ Changing FCW And Active Braking Status. . . .217
▫ FCW Limited Warning ..................218
▫ Service FCW Warning ..................218
 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............218
▫ LaneSense Operation ...................218
▫ Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF ............219
▫ LaneSense Warning Message ..............221
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .280
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .282
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .283
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............284
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........286
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......287
▫ Using HomeLink .....................289
▫ Security ........................... .289
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................289
▫ General Information ....................290
 POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .291
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............293▫
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........293
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............293
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........294
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............294
▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..........294
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .....294
▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...........295
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ......295
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................295
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .295
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................296
▫ Ignition OFF Operation .................296
 POWER OUTLETS .....................296
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Display Warnings And Maintenance
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
Warning
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning will display and also a chime will indicate when
conditions temporarily limit system performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as
in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become
temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud,
dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC/DID will display
“ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” and
the system will deactivate.
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
message can sometimes be displayed while driving in
highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or
ice and snow). The ACC system will recover after thevehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when
the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path
this warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:
If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar
Sensor” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control is still available. For additional information refer
to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this
section.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the
vehicle behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor-
tant to note the following maintenance items:
• Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage
the sensor lens.3
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open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition OFF Operation
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to
approximately ten minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.NOTE:
Ignition Off time is programmable through the
Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
POWER OUTLETS
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a
“battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered.
Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when
the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while
the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly
to the battery and powered at all times.
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▫Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings — Uconnect 5.0 Settings ...........381
▫ Customer Programmable Features/Personal
Settings — Uconnect 8.4 Personal Settings . . . .398
 UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED ......415
 MEDIA HUB — IF EQUIPPED .............416
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .416
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .417
▫ CD Player .......................... .418
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........418
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE DEVICES . .419
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information .........419
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................421 ▫
Manual Climate Controls Without
Touchscreen — If Equipped ..............421
▫ Manual Climate Controls With
Touchscreen — If Equipped ..............426
▫ Windshield Wiper De-icer — If Equipped . . . .431
▫ Dual Zone Automatic Climate Controls With
Touchscreen — If Equipped ..............432
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............439
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......441
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .442
 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR .............446
 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS ............................... .446
▫ Introducing Uconnect ...................446
318 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL