2016 JEEP CHEROKEE belt

To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
Push the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the
switch will turn off.
For complete details on the Stop/Start System refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the
“Starting And Operating” section located in your owners manual on the DVD for
further information.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric Park Brake System (EPB) that offers
greater convenience. The park brake switch is located in the center console.
To apply the park brake manually, pull up
on the switch momentarily. The BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
and an indicator on the switch will illu-
minate.
To release the park brake manually, the
ignition switch must be in RUN. Then put
your foot on the brake pedal and push the
park brake switch down momentarily.
Once the park brake is fully disengaged,
the BRAKE warning lamp and the switch
indicator will extinguish.
The park brake can also be automatically
released. With the engine running and
the transmission in gear, release the
brake pedal and depress the throttle pedal. For safety reasons, your seat belt must
also be fastened.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while the parkingbrake engages or disengages.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The new Auto Park Brake feature can be used to apply the park brake automati- cally every time you park the vehicle. Auto Park Brake can be enabled and disabled
in the Settings menu in Uconnect.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch is OFF, however, it can only be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Parking Brake Switch
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• SafeHold a new feature that will automatically apply the park brake under certainconditions. The EPB monitors the status of the driver’s seat belt, driver’s door and
pedal positions to determine if the driver may have exited while the vehicle is still
capable of moving and will then automatically apply the park brake to prevent the
vehicle from rolling.
• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
• Refer to the Starting And Operating section of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a
brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an
authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle, and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission 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 in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll
and cause damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury.
•
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause serious damage to the brake system.
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Pinch Protection Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express
Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, push the
switch forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the
fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof. Never leave children unattended in avehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or
near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Load Floor
The cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg).
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat. This allows for
extended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room. Refer to “Rear
Seats” in “Getting Started” for further information.
Cargo Extension Panels
Cargo extension panels can be folded and unfolded. When the rear seats are moved
to the more forward positions and the rear seat backs are folded down, the extension
panels can be unfolded manually by hand (2 of them). The extension panels can be
used to extend the load floor to the rear seats and/or hide the gap between the load
floor and rear seats, or to assist in loading large items into the cargo area.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks And Loops
The tie-downs located on the cargo area floor should be used to secure loads safely
when the vehicle is moving.
Cargo tie-down loops are located on the trim panels.
WARNING!
• Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a suddenstop or accident, a tie-down could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child
seat tethers.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury,
follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
• Do not carry loads that exceed the load limits described on the label attachedto the left door or left door center pillar.
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as
far forward as possible.
•
Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or
improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair
visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle
and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns
off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
— Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the
driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate, and the
chime will sound.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X XInspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if
necessary. X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the
right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and
performance. This could cause an accident.
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Child Restraints............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren.............25
Lower Anchors And Tethers
ForChildren ............25
Child Seat Installation .........25
Cleaning Wheels ..............200
Windshield Wiper Blades ....200
Climate Control .....51,52,55,122
Clock...................85
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......164
Brake Warning Light .......167
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............170
Electronic Speed Control
SET Indicator ...........170
FrontFogLightIndicator ....170
HighBeamIndicator ......170
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .172
SeatBeltReminderLight ....166
Turn Signal Indicator ......170
Vehicle Security Light ......170
Clutch .................200
ClutchFluid..............200
Compact Spare Tire ..........213
Compass Calibration .........143
Cooling System ............200
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .200
Coolant Capacity .........198
Coolant Level ...........200
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....200
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....200
Inspection ............200
Points To Remember ......200
Pressure Cap ...........200
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........198, 200
Corrosion Protection .........200
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....43
CruiseLight...............43
Customer Assistance ......216, 217
Customer Programmable Features ..............143 Defects, Reporting
..........217
Defroster, Rear Window ......51,52
Defroster, Windshield .......51,52
DimmerControl.............41
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ......41
Disabled Vehicle Towing .......163
Disarming, Security System ......13
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .200
Disturb .................137
Driver Cockpit ..............6
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........34
E-85Fuel...............200
Electric Parking Brake .........60
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .70
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........43
Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight ...........164
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .........64,142
Emergency, In Case Of Brake Warning Light .......166
Jacking ..............180
Jump Starting ..........186
Overheating ............173
Towing ...............163
Engine Air Cleaner ............200
Break-In

Recommendations . . .40
Checking Oil Level ........200
Coolant (Antifreeze) .......198
Cooling ...............200
Jump Starting ..........186
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ..........168
Oil .............. 198, 200
Oil Filler Cap ...........200
Oil Selection ........198, 200
Overheating ............173
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............192
Ethanol.................200
Exhaust System ............200
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FAQ...................219
FiltersAirCleaner ............200
EngineOil ......... 198, 200
Engine Oil Disposal .......200
Flashers TurnSignal ............170
Flash-To-Pass ..............40
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Fuel Requirements .......200
Fluid,Brake..............199
Fluid Capacities ............198
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................198
FogLights ............41,170
FoldingRearSeat ...........35
Forward Collision Warning .......49
Four Wheel Drive ...........156
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....153
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......189
Frequently Asked Questions .....219
Front And Rear ParkSense System...62
Front ParkSense System ........62
Fuel Ethanol ..............200
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ....170, 210
Octane Rating ..........198
Specifications ..........198
Tank Capacity ..........198
Fuel, Flexible .............200
Fuses..................204
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ......210
Gear Select Lever Override ......190
GeneralMaintenance.........200
Glass Cleaning ............200
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) . . .131
Headlights ................41
Automatic .............41
Cleaning .............200
Dimmer Switch ..........41
HighBeam .............40
Head Restraints ............30
HeadRests...............30
Heated Mirrors ........51,54,58
High Beam Indicator .........170 High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ..........40
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)...144
Hood Release .............193
Identifying Your Radio .........72
Installing A Child Restraint WithALR...............28
Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower Anchorages . . .27
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ........28
Instrument Cluster ............8
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ............ 163, 170
Instrument Panel Cover .......200
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...200
Interior And Instrument Lights .....7
Interior Appearance Care .......200
Interior Fuses .............209
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..42
Introduction ...............3
Canada ................4
In Vehicle Features Uconnect Access ..........79
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........147
Inverter, Power ............147
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . .131
Jacking Instructions .........182
Jack Location .............180
Jack Operation .........180, 182
Jump Starting .............186
KeyFob.................10 Arm The Alarm ...........12
Disarm The Alarm .........13
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...........13
KeyFob ...............13
Lock/Unlock .......13,14,15
Passive Entry ............13
Remote Control ...........13
LaneChangeAndTurnSignals....40
Lane Change Assist ..........40
LaneSense ...............64
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