2016 JEEP CHEROKEE towing

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!
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.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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The NEUTRAL position allows vehicles with 2-speed Four-Wheel Drive to be flat
towed (with all wheels on the ground) without damaging the drivetrain. Refer to
“Recreational Towing” for instructions on shifting into and out of NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
In 4X4 LOW the engine speed is approximately three times that of the normal driving
mode at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed
25 mph (40 km/h).
Shifting Procedures
4X4 HI To 4X4 LOW
With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON
position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the
“4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the instrument cluster
will begin to flash and remain on solid when the shift is complete.
NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.
4X4 LOW To 4X4 HI
With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON
position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL, and press the
“4WD LOW” button once. The “4WD LOW” indicator light in the instrument cluster
will flash and go out when the shift is complete.
NOTE:
If shift conditions/interlocks are not met a message will flash from the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID) with instructions
on how to complete the requested shift. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” on the DVD for further information.
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TRAILER TOWING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/
Transmission Model Frontal Area Maximum GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Maximum
Tongue Wt. (See Note)
2.4L/Automatic with or without Trailer TowPackage FWD or 4WD
32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.2L/Automatic FWD or 4WD 32 sq ft
(2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs
(907 kg) 200 lbs
(91 kg)
3.2L/Automatic with Trailer Tow Package FWD or 4WD
39.44 sq ft
(3.66 sq m) 4,500 lbs
(2 041 kg) 450 lbs
(204 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of oc- cupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Load- ing Information placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
4X4 Models
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
the Ground Front-Wheel
Drive (FWD) Models 1-Speed
Power Transfer Unit 2-Speed Power
Transfer Unit
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED See Instructions:
• Transmission
inPARK
• Power transfer unit
inNEUTRAL (N)
• Tow in forward
direction
Dolly Tow Front OK
NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OK OK NOTE:
•
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this
vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
•When recreational towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial
laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
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Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
DO NOTflat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive models) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer.
If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the Key Fob, and release the brake pedal.
CAUTION!
• Towing with the front wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while
being towed.
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit
Recreational towing is not allowed. These models do not have a NEUTRAL (N) position
in the power transfer unit.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANYof its wheels on the ground can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit
The power transfer unit must be shifted into NEUTRAL (N) and the transmission
must be in PARK for recreational towing. The NEUTRAL (N) selection button is
adjacent to the 4WD selector switch. Shifts into and out of NEUTRAL (N) can take
place with the selector switch in any mode position.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT dolly tow any 4x4 vehicle. Towing with only one set of wheels on theground (front or rear) will cause severe transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Tow with all four wheels either ON the ground, or OFF the ground
(using a vehicle trailer).
• Tow only in a forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe
damage to the power transfer unit.
• The transmission must be in PARK for recreational towing.
• Before recreational towing, perform the procedure outlined under “Shifting
into NEUTRAL (N)” to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully in
NEUTRAL (N). Otherwise, internal damage will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper
towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while
being towed.
• Do not use a bumper-mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. The bumper
face bar will be damaged.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with
the power transfer unit in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully engaging
the parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N) position disengages both the front and
rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the
automatic transmission is in PARK (or manual transmission is in gear). The
parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing.
CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the power transfer unit is fully
in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore
the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by an authorized
dealer.
- Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays
on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon
as possible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
The Air Bag System is designed to be maintenance free.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever/gear selector
is placed in the PARK position; the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable.
However, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require
towing.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure EVIC or DID
display illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
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