2016 JEEP CHEROKEE tow

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC...... 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............. 6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......... 8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ................... 10
REMOTE START............... 12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ....... 12
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO .......... 13
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ........... 16
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS ....... 17
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............ 25
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 30
FRONT SEATS ................ 32
REAR SEATS ................ 35
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS ....... 37
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........ 38
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ................... 39
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 40
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 40
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............ 41
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .......... 42
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ..... 43
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 45
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING
(FCW) WITH MITIGATION ......... 49
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITHOUT TOUCHSCREEN ........ 51
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
WITH TOUCHSCREEN ........... 52
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 55
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . 59ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ...... 60
PARKSENSE ................. 62
LANESENSE ................. 64
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA... 64
POWER SUNROOF ............. 66
WIND BUFFETING ............. 69
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 70
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 72
UCONNECT ACCESS ............ 73
UCONNECT 5.0 ............... 85
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN .......... 97
UCONNECT 8.4A/8.4AN VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....... 112
UCONNECT PHONE ........... 131
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ................. 142
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER
INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ..... 142
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 143
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink) ................. 144
POWER INVERTER ............ 147
POWER OUTLET ............. 148
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD ....... 150
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . 153
SELEC-TERRAIN............. 156
UTILITY
CARGO AREA FEATURES ........ 157
TRAILER TOWING ............ 158
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..... 158
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 170
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 173
TIRESERVICEKIT ............ 174
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 180
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES .... 186
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 189
RECOVERY STRAP — IF EQUIPPED . . . 190SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE........ 190
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 191
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 192
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 192
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could causeserious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow
removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating
the vehicle or occupying a seat.
• Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could
result in serious injury or death.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear outboard head restraints have three positions Up, Mid and Down. The center
head restraint has only two positions, Up and Down. When the center seat is being
occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position. When there is no
occupant in the center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility
for the driver.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.
NOTE:
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button
and the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and
push downward. Then adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the
occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be
programmed to come on during a remote start through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual
on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
To unlock the steering column, push the
control handle downward (toward the
floor). To tilt the steering column, move
the steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steer-
ing column, pull the steering wheel out-
ward or push it inward as desired. To lock
the steering column in position, push the
control handle upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. Refer to “Maintaining Your
Vehicle,” for the recommended viscosity and quality grades.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once and the
turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.
Flash To Pass
Pull the lever toward you to activate the
high beams. The high beams will remain
on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
Push the lever forward to activate the
high beams.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams
when oncoming traffic is present to pre-
vent headlight glare and as a courtesy to
other motorists.
Turn Signal/High Beam Lever
1 — High Beam (Push Forward)
2 — Flash To Pass (Pull Toward Driver)
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Ambient Light Dimmer
• Rotate the left dimmer control upward or downward to increase or decrease thebrightness of the ambient light located in the overhead console, door handle lights,
under I/P lights, door map pocket lights, and cubby bin lights.
• Rotate the left dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to turn off the ambient lights.
WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to one ofthe first four detent positions for inter-
mittent settings, the fifth detent for
low wiper operation and the sixth de-
tent for high wiper operation.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever rearward toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Push the lever upward to the Mist position and release for a single wiping
cycle.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid
will be sprayed on the windshield. The
wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates
the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position.
Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
Rear Washer Operation
• Push the lever forward and hold while spray is desired.
Multifunction Lever
1 — Rear Washer (Push Forward)
2 — Lift Up For Mist
3 — Front Washer (Pull Toward Driver)
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WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive of
road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead;
and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle
under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always required while driving
to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result
in a collision and death or serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g.,a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be
limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in
wrong or missing distance warnings.
• Will bring the vehicle to a complete stop while following a target vehicle and
hold the vehicle for approximately 3 minutes in the stop position. If the target
vehicle does not start moving within 3 minutes the parking brake will be
activated, and the ACC system will be cancelled.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex
driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
• When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
The Cruise Control system has two control modes:
• Adaptive Cruise Control mode for maintaining an appropriate distance between
vehicles.
• Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode for cruising at a constant
preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed)
Cruise Control Mode” section in the Owners Manual on your DVD.
Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control will not react to preceding vehicles.
Always be aware of the mode selected.
You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control
modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
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ParkSense Active Park Assist
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system can be enabled and disabled with the ParkSense
Active Park Assist switch, located on the switch panel below the Uconnect display.
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system
is intended to assist the driver during
parallel and perpendicular parking ma-
neuvers by identifying a proper parking
space, providing audible/visual instruc-
tions, and controlling the steering wheel.
The ParkSense Active Park Assist system
is defined as “semi-automatic” since the
driver maintains control of the accelerator,
shift lever and brakes. Depending on the
driver’s parking maneuver selection, the
ParkSense Active Park Assist system is
capable of maneuvering a vehicle into a
parallel or a perpendicular parking space
on either side (i.e., driver side or passen-
ger side).
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle,including small obstacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be
detected when they are in close proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver
looks over his/her shoulder when using ParkSense.
WARNING!
• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using ParkSense. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before
backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention
to your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and
hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not
used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or
obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the continuous tone. Also, the sensors
could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and
shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.
ParkSense Active Park Assist Switch
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1.Assist Call (8.4AN) — The rearview mirror contains an ASSIST push button which
automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of these predefined desti-
nations for immediate support:
• Roadside Assistance Call —
If you
get a flat tire, or need a tow, you’ll be
connected to someone who can help
anytime. Additional fees may apply.
Additional information in this sec-
tion.
• Uconnect Access Care — In vehicle
support for Uconnect Access Sys-
tem, Apps and Features.
• Vehicle Care — Total support for
your FCA US LLC vehicle.
2. Emergency 9-1-1 Call (If Equipped) —
The rearview mirror contains a 9-1-1
button that, when pressed, may place
a call from your vehicle to a local
9-1-1 operator to request help from local police, fire or ambulance personnel.
If this button is accidentally pressed, you will have 7 seconds to stop the call.
To cancel, press the 9-1-1 Call button again or press the “Cancel” button shown
on the touchscreen. After 7 seconds has passed, the 9-1-1 call will be placed and
only the 9-1-1 operator can cancel it. The LED light on the rearview mirror will
turn green once a connection to a 9-1-1 operator has been made. The green LED
light will turn off once the 9-1-1 call is terminated. Have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle if the rearview mirror light is continuously red. On equipped
vehicles, this feature requires a functioning electrical system and an operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection to function properly. If a connection
is made between a 9-1-1 operator and your vehicle, you understand and agree that
9-1-1 operators may, like any other 9-1-1 call, record conversations and sounds in
and near your vehicle upon connection.
3. Roadside Assistance (If Equipped) — If your vehicle is equipped with this feature
and has an operable 1X (voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection, you may be
able to connect with Roadside Assistance by pushing the "ASSIST" button on the
rearview mirror. You will be presented with Assist Care options. Make a selection
by pressing the prompts displayed on the radio. If Roadside Assistance is
provided to your vehicle, you agree to be responsible for any additional roadside
assistance service costs that you may incur. In order to provide Uconnect Services
to you, we may record and monitor your conversations with Roadside Assistance,
Uconnect Care or Vehicle Care, whether such conversations are initiated through
the Uconnect Services in your vehicle, your device or via a landline device,
ASSIST And 9-1-1 Buttons
1 — ASSIST Button
2 — 9-1-1 Button
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