2017 JEEP CHEROKEE User Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,
towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water
to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal
and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ..................261
▫ Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine ..........261
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ..................262
▫ Extended Park Starting ...................262
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................262
▫ After Starting ......................... .263
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .263
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .264
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .264
▫ Electric Park Brake (EPB) .................264
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............269
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ................270
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .270 ▫
Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission .........271
▫ Gear Ranges ......................... .272
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........278
▫ 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) —
If Equipped ......................... .278
▫ 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) —
If Equipped .......................... .278
▫ Shift Positions ........................ .280
▫ Shifting Procedures .....................280
▫ Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System —
If Equipped .......................... .283
 SELEC-TERRAIN ....................... .284
▫ Description .......................... .284
 POWER STEERING ...................... .286
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STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........287
▫ Automatic Mode ...................... .287
▫ Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ............................ .287
▫ To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . . .288
▫
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . . . .289
▫To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . . .290
▫ System Malfunction .....................290
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .290
▫ To Activate .......................... .291
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ...................291
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................292
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................293
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .293
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .293
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .293
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....295
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....296
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ...............296
▫ To Activate/Deactivate ...................297
▫ To Cancel ........................... .298
▫ ToTurnOff.......................... .298
▫ To Resume .......................... .298
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................299
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .......300
▫ Overtake Aid ......................... .303
▫ ACC Operation At Stop ..................303
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........304
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance .........305
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .........307
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▫General Information .....................310
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed
Control Mode .........................311
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .314
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .314
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................314
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .315
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........318
▫
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System . . .318
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............319
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........319
 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ..................321
▫ ParkSense Sensors ..................... .322
▫ ParkSense Warning Display ................323
▫ ParkSense Display ..................... .323
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........330▫
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System .....331
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System .............331
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions .........332
 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .334
▫ Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active
Park Assist System ..................... .335
▫ Parallel Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display ..................... .337
▫ Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance
Operation/Display ..................... .345
 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ..............355
▫ LaneSense Operation ....................355
▫ Turning LaneSense On Or Off ..............356
▫ LaneSense Warning Message ...............357
▫ Changing LaneSense Status ................362
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .363
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REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................365
 VEHICLE LOADING .....................367
▫ Certification Label ..................... .367
 TRAILER TOWING ..................... .369
▫ Common Towing Definitions ...............369
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ................371
▫ Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...........372
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...............373
▫ Towing Requirements ...................373
▫ Towing Tips ......................... .377
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....................378
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle. . . .378
▫ Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models ....................... .380
▫ Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models
With 1-Speed Power Transfer Unit ...........380
▫ Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models
With 2-Speed Power Transfer Unit ...........381
 DRIVING TIPS ......................... .385
▫ On-Road Driving Tips ...................385
▫ Off-Road Driving Tips ...................386
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the 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 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 of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle. Start the engine with the gear selector in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition to the START mode and release when the
engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds,
cycle the ignition to the LOCK/OFF mode, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition to START mode and release it as the
starter engages. The starter motor will automatically dis-
engage itself once engine is running. If the engine fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec-
onds. If this occurs, cycle the ignition to the OFF mode,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat the
procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank continu-
ously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
•If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or
the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump-Starting”
in “In Case Of Emergency” for further information.
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