2016 JEEP CHEROKEE radio controls

Dome Light Position
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
The interior lights will remain on when the instrument
panel dimmer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom OFF position. The interior lights will
remain off when the doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to
the first detent. This feature brightens all text displays
such as the odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID), and
radio when the position lights or headlights are on.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the
steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating
a switch, located on the end of the lever. For information on
the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫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

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Demister Outlet 5 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Start/Stop Ignition Button
2 — Air Outlet 6 — Cruise Controls 10 — Glove Compartment 14 — Liftgate Release Button
3 — EVIC/DID Display Controls 7 — Storage Compartment 11 — Lower Switch Bank 15 — Dimmer Switches
4 — Horn/Driver Air Bag 8 — Radio 12 — Uconnect Feature Con-trols — If Equipped16 — Headlight Switch
320 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.Pushing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SXM/
CD/AUX, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset button.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 417

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician
for help.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. This system
can be operated through either the controls on the instru-
ment panel or through the Uconnect system display.
When the Uconnect system is in different modes (Radio,
Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver and passenger
temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the
display.
Manual Climate Controls Without Touchscreen —
If Equipped
The controls for the manual heating and air conditioning
system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer rotary
dials and inner push knobs. These comfort controls can
be set to obtain desired interior conditions.
Manual Climate Controls
1 — RECIRCULATION Control 5 — Air Conditioning (A/C)
2 — Blower Control 6 — REAR DEFROST Mode
3 — MAX Air Conditioning
(A/C) 7 — MODE Control
4 — Temperature Control
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 421

Lift Gate..............................50
Mirrors ............................. .134
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........296
Sunroof ............................. .291
Windows ..............................45
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............63
Preparation For Jacking .....................634
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................63
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .555
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........694
Radio Frequency General Information ............17, 19, 29, 34, 44
Radio Operation ......................... .419
Radio Remote Controls .....................416
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................415
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................179Rear Camera
........................... .280
Rear Cross Path ......................... .143
Rear ParkSense System ..................229, 239
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157
Rear Window Defroster .....................313
Rear Window Features .....................312
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .312
Recorder, Event Data .......................90
Recreational Towing ...................... .604
Shifting Into Power Transfer Unit Neutral (N) . . .609
Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ........609
Shifting Out Of Power Transfer Unit
Neutral (N) .......................... .612
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ......612
Reformulated Gasoline .....................577
Refrigerant ............................. .676
Release, Hood ........................... .164
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .169
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................54
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Remote ControlStarting System .........................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Arm The Alarm .........................20
Panic Alarm ............................25
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........19, 26
Programming Additional Transmitters .......19, 26
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........416
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................32
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .33, 392
Uconnect Settings ....................33, 392
Remote Starting System ......................30
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .718
Replacement Keys .........................18
Replacement Parts ........................ .663
Replacement Tires ........................ .563
Reporting Safety Defects ....................741
Restraint, Head .......................... .153Restraints, Child
...........................91
Restraints, Occupant ........................52
Roll Over Warning ..........................4
Roof Type Carrier ........................ .314
Rotation, Tires .......................... .567
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................118
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................741
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................115
Safety Information, Tire .....................541
Safety Tips ..............................114
Schedule, Maintenance .....................730
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......61
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........64
Energy Management Feature ................64
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................59
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................56
760 INDEX