2017 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................20
▫ KeyFob..............................20
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................25
▫ Models With Integrated Vehicle Key ..........25
▫ Models With Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry ..........................26
▫ Vehicle On Message .....................28
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................29
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The Instrument
Cluster Display — If Equipped ..............30
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle .....................31 ▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And
Drive The Vehicle ........................31
▫Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .31
▫ Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................32
▫ General Information .....................32
 SENTRY KEY ............................32
▫ Replacement Keys .......................33
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............33
▫ General Information .....................34
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .34
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................34
▫ To Arm The System .....................34
▫ To Disarm The System ...................35
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▫Security System Manual Override ............36
 DOORS ...............................36
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................36
▫ Power Door Locks ......................37
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........38
▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............42
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................42
 SEATS ................................43
▫ Manual Seats — If Equipped ...............43
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ................45
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat
Feature ..............................47
▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........50
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........53
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........53
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................54
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ........55▫
Rear Head Restraints .....................56
 STEERING WHEEL .......................57
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............57
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .........58
 MIRRORS ..............................59
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......59
▫ Electrochromic Mirror ....................59
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................60
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............62
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .....62
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped ...........................62
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................63
▫ Headlight Switch .......................63
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........63
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ...............64
▫ Headlight Time Delay ....................64
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▫Lights-On Reminder .....................64
▫
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . . .64
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................65
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................65
▫ Turn Signals ...........................66
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........66
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................66
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................66
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ...........................66
▫ Battery Saver Feature ....................67
 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................67
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights .................67
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ...........68
▫ Ambient Light Control — If Equipped .........69
▫ Dome Light Position .....................69
▫ Interior Light Defeat (Off) ..................69 ▫
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) .....69
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........70
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ................70
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........72
▫ Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ......73
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .................74
▫ Rear Window Features ...................74
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................76
▫ Manual Climate Control Without A
Touchscreen Overview ....................76
▫ Climate Controls With A Touchscreen .........82
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...........................92
▫ Operating Tips .........................93
 WINDOWS .............................95
▫ Power Window Controls ..................95
▫ AUTO-Down Feature ....................95
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▫AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection . . .96
▫ Reset AUTO-Up .........................96
▫ Window Lockout Switch ...................97
 POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED ...........................97
▫ Opening Sunroof ........................99
▫ Closing Sunroof .........................99
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ................100
▫ Opening Power Shade ...................100
▫ Closing Power Shade ....................100
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................101
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... .101
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................101
▫ Ignition OFF Operation ...................101
 HOOD .............................. .102
▫ Opening The Hood .....................102
▫ Closing The Hood ..................... .103
LIFTGATE ............................ .103
▫ Opening ............................ .103
▫ Closing ............................ .104
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............105
▫ Cargo Area Features ....................107
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .108
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....109
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......112
▫ Using HomeLink .......................113
▫ Security ..............................113
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................113
▫ General Information .....................114
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................
115
▫ Storage ..............................115
▫ Cupholders ...........................118
▫ Sun Visors ...........................119
▫ Power Outlets .........................119
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▫Power Inverter — If Equipped .............122
▫ Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped .......123
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......126
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KEYS
Your vehicle uses keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with a Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and an ignition switch. The keyless ignition system
consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go button.
Key Fob
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:In the ON/RUN position, the lock button is dis-
abled. Only the unlock button is enabled.
• This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry key fob is in the passenger compartment.
• The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start,
RUN will illuminate. NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
Key Fob
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To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel.
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.
Key Fob With Emergency Key
1 — Emergency Key
2 — Key Fob
Key Fob
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1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the
driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer
to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
located in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-
mation.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically
if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, other-
wise the doors will stay locked.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•
Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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