2016 JEEP CHEROKEE warning light

FLEXIBLE FUEL (2.4L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
E-85 General Information
The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel vehicles only. These
vehicles can be identified by a unique fuel filler door label that statesEthanol (E-85)
or Unleaded Gasoline Only and a yellow fuel cap. Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the
DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on
E-85.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will
illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures
will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described
under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this
guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for
further information.
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CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from usingan improper fuel filler cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel
system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the
system.
• A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the MIL to turn on.
•
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is
removed or the tank is being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and
federal fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn on.
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside
of a vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground
while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel filler door emergency
release.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove access door located on right interior trim panel for release cable with the tip of your key.
3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the fuel filler door.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, a “CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID).
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC) or "Driver Information Display (DID)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel
filler cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap
is properly tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for further information.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 27
How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 33
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 85
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 97
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 89
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 104
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 85
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 97
How do I use the Navigation feature?
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 107
How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 144
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 131
How do I improve the Bluetooth performance of my Uconnect System? pg. 140
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 153
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Cherokee? pg. 158
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 164
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 180
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 186
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 204
What type of oil do I use? pg. 198
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 200
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 212
FAQ’s
219

AccessUconnect .........73,74,78
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................45
On ..................45
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........45
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............200
Adding Washer Fluid .........200
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......18
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......17
AirBags ...............17
Air Bag Warning Light. .17, 24, 164
Driver Knee Air Bag ........22
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........23,192
Event Data
Recorder (EDR) .......24,192
FrontAirBag ............17
Passenger Knee Air Bag ......22
Rollover ...............17
SideImpacts ............17
AirBagLight..............24
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ....200
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....200
Air Conditioning .....51,52,55,57
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....200
Air Conditioning System .......200
Alarm Arm The System ..........12
Disarm The System ........13
Vehicle Security Alarm ......12
Alarm, Panic ..............11
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....12,170
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .198, 200 Disposal ..............200
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .163
APP Uconnect Access ..........75
Appearance Care ...........200
Assistance Towing ..........163
Audio Jack ............89,104
Automatic Headlights ......41,170 Automatic High Beams
........41
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............55
Automatic Transmission AddingFluid ...........199
FluidType ............199
AxleFluid...............199
Axle Lubrication ............199
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ...........97
Uconnect8.4N .......97,114
Battery .................200
Charging System Light .....163
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....200
BrakeFluid ..............199
Brakes.................200
Brake System .............200
FluidCheck ............199
Master Cylinder .........200
Warning Light ..........167
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............40
Bulb Replacement ..........215
Bulbs,Light..............215
Calibration, Compass .........143
Camera, Rear ..............64
Canada...............4,217
Capacities, Fluid ...........198
Caps, Filler Fuel ................210
Oil (Engine) ............200
Cargo Area Features .........157
Cargo Compartment .........157
Cargo Load Floor ...........157
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........157
CarWashes ..............200
CD (Compact Disc) Player ....88,104
Change Oil Indicator .........169
ChangingAFlatTire .........180
Charging Pad, Wireless ........150
Charging System Light ........163
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .168
Child Restraint .............
25
INDEX
220

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
INDEX
221

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
INDEX
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Lap/Shoulder Belts...........16
Latches Hood ...............193
LightBulbs ..............215
Lights AirBag ...............24
BulbReplacement ........215
Engine Temperature Warning . .166
Fog ................170
Headlights .............41
HighBeamIndicator ......170
Hill Descent Control Indicator .172
LowFuel .............163
Security Alarm ..........170
Service ..............215
TurnSignal .............40
Load Floor, Cargo ...........157
Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren (LATCH) ..........26
Lubrication, Body ...........200
Maintenance Free Battery ......200
Maintenance,General ........200
MaintenanceProcedures.......200
Maintenance Record .........203
MaintenanceSchedule........200
Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine) ..........168
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......200
MediaCenterRadio ..........94
MediaHub...............116
Mirrors Heated ..........51,54,58
MOPAR Accessories .........218
Navigation ........ 107, 110, 123
New Vehicle Break-In Period .....40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .198
OilChangeIndicator.........169
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .....169
Oil,Engine ........... 198, 200
Capacity ..............198
Change Interval .........200
Checking .............200
Disposal ..............200
Filter ............ 198, 200 Filter Disposal
..........200
Materials Added To .......200
Recommendation .....198, 200
Viscosity .......... 198, 200
Oil Filter, Selection ..........200
Outlet Power ...............148
Overheating, Engine .........173
PaintCare...............200
Panic Alarm ...............11
Parking Brake ..............60
ParkSense................62
ParkSense Active Park Assist .....63
ParkSense System, Front And Rear .................62
ParkSense System, Rear ........62
Personalized Menu Bar ........99
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) . . .131
Phone (Pairing) .........112, 133
Phone (Uconnect) .....95,117, 131
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............212
Power Glass Sunroof ...........66
Inverter ..............147
Outlet (Auxiliary
Electrical Outlet) .........148
Power Shade Close .................67
O

pen.................67
Preparation For Jacking .......181
Programmable Electronic Features ..............143
Purchase Apps UconnectAccess ......76,126
Radio.............85,93,115 Balance and Fade .........86
Equalizer ..............86
Operation ..............87
Presets ...............100
Setting the Clock ..........85
Radio Screens .............97
Radio(SoundSystems)......85,93
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....42
RearCamera ..............64
INDEX
223

Tie Down Hooks, Cargo........157
Tilt Steering Column ..........39
Tires............... 212, 213
Air Pressure ...........212
Changing .............180
Compact Spare ..........213
General Information ....212, 213
Jacking ..............180
Pressure Warning Light .....164
SpareTire ......... 213, 214
Tire Service Kit ............174
ToOpenHood.............193
Towing.................158 Disabled Vehicle .........191
Recreational ...........158
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome.............158
Trailer Towing .............158
Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .158
Trailer Towing Guide .........158
Trailer Weight .............158
Transfer Case Fluid ................199
Transmission Fluid ............ 199, 200
Maintenance ...........200
TurnSignals ...........40,170
Uconnect Access ...........73,74,78
Account ..........74,78,82
Maintaining Your Account .....78
Registration .........74,125
Remote Features ..........82
Using Access ............77
Via Mobile Apps ..........76
Uconnect 5.0 ..............85
Uconnect 8.4A ..........97,124
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....140
Mute ................136
Phonebook.............136
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
Handset And Vehicle ......136
Voice Recognition Tips ......137
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......129
Voice Texting ...........137 Uconnect8.4AN.........97,124
Uconnect Access
.........73,124
APP .................75
In Vehicle Features .........79
PurchaseApps ........76,126
Yelp ................128
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) Making A Phone Call . . .131, 137
Receiving A Call .........131
Uconnect Phone. .112, 131, 136, 138
Uconnect Voice Command . . .90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 112, 136
USBPort.............89,104
Using Access Uconnect ..............77
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . . .28
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming...13
Ventilated ................37
Via Mobile Apps Uconnect ..............76
Voice Command ....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 114, 136
Voice Recognition System (VR) .....90,91,92,93,
94, 95, 96, 112, 136, 137
Warning, Roll Over ............5
Washer Adding Fluid ...........200
Rear .................42
Washers, Windshield ..........42
Washing Vehicle ............200
WheelAndWheelTrim........200
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care. . .200, 214
Wind Buffeting .............69
Windshield Washers ..........42
Fluid ................172
Windshield Wiper Blades ......200
Windshield Wipers ...........42
Wiper Blade Replacement ......200
Wiper,Rear...............42
Wireless Charging Pad ........150
INDEX
225