2017 JEEP CHEROKEE steering wheel

Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear and the 4WD System
to 4WD LOW range or Select Hill Descent Control if
equipped (refer toSafety Featuresin the “Safety” section
for further information). Let the vehicle go slowly down
the hill with all four wheels turning against engine com-
pression drag. This will permit you to control the vehicle
speed and direction.
When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can
cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid
repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission
whenever possible.
After Driving Off-Road
Off-road operation puts more stress on your vehicle than
does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is
always a good idea to check for damage.
• Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle.
Check tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and
exhaust system for damage.
• Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and clean as
required. •
Check threaded fasteners for looseness, particularly on
the chassis, drivetrain components, steering, and sus-
pension. Retighten them, if required, and torque to the
values specified in the Service Manual.
• Check for accumulations of plants or brush. These things
could be a fire hazard. They might hide damage to fuel
lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts.
• After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar
dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors,
wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and
cleaned as soon as possible.
WARNING!
Abrasive material in any part of the braking system
may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking
performance. Full braking power may not be available
to prevent a collision. If you have been operating your
vehicle in dirty conditions, inspect and clean the
braking components as soon as possible.
• Impacted material can cause wheel imbalance. Freeing
the wheels of impacted material will likely rectify im-
balance condition.
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CavityBlade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F60 20 Amp Yellow –Power Outlet - Center
Console
F61 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Lights Right —
If Equipped
F62 20 Amp Yellow –Windshield de-icer —
If Equipped
F63 20 Amp Yellow –Front Heated/Vented Seats
— If Equipped
F64 20 Amp Yellow –Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped
F65 10 Amp Red –In Vehicle Temperature
Sensor/Humidity Sensor/
Driver Assist System Mod- ule (DASM)/Park Assist
(PAM) — If Equipped With Stop/Start option
F66 15 Amp Blue –HVAC (ECC)/Instrument
Panel Cluster (IPC)
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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separatethe shifter bezel and boot assembly from the center
console.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the gear selector override access hole (at the right front
corner of the gear selector assembly), and push and hold
the override release lever down.
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the gear selector boot.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear selector.
Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE,
while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more
than two seconds, you must push the brake pedal to
engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion without spinning the wheels
or racing the engine.
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WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicator”. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information
placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size
designation of your tire. The Load Index and Speed
Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equip-
ment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety Information” section of this manual for
more information relating to the Load Index and Speed
Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
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MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS
UCONNECT RADIOS ....................527
 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR ...............527
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .527
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................529
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................530
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............530
▫ Customer Programmable Features/
Personal Settings — Uconnect 5.0 Settings .....530
▫ Customer Programmable Features/
Personal Settings — Uconnect 8.4 Personal
Settings ............................. .549
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ......................... .567
▫ Radio Operation ....................... .567
▫ CD Player ........................... .568
MEDIA HUB — IF EQUIPPED ...............568
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . . .569
▫ Regulatory And Safety Information ..........569
 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS .......................... .570
▫ Introducing Uconnect ....................570
▫ Get Started .......................... .571
▫ Basic Voice Commands ...................572
▫ Radio .............................. .573
▫ Media ............................. .574
▫ Phone .............................. .576
▫ Voice Text Reply ...................... .577
▫ Climate (8.4/8.4 NAV) ...................578
▫ Navigation (8.4 /8.4 NAV) ................579
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision Warn-
ing (FCW) Active Braking — If Equipped Far
Med Near
NOTE:
The FCW system includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). When this feature is selected, it will apply the brakes to
slow your vehicle in case of potential forward collision. The ABA applies additional brake pressure when the driver
requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. The ABA system becomes active at 5 mph
(8 km/h). LaneSense Warning — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Warning“ feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed-
back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late”
warning zone start point. LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Low
Medium High
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Strength” feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential
lane departures.
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Auto Comfort Systems — If Equipped
After pressing the “Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto-On Driver Heated/
Ventilated Seat & Steering Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped Off
Remote Start All Starts
NOTE:
When this feature is selected the driver ’s heated seat and heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when tem-
peratures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When temperatures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will turn on.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Easy Exit Seat — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Easy Exit Seat” feature is selected, it provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility
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Setting NameSelectable Options
LaneSense Warning — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Warning” feature is selected, it sets the distance at which the steering wheel will provide feed-
back for potential lane departures. The LDW sensitivity can be set to provide either an “early,” “medium,” or “late”
warning zone start point. LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Low
Medium High
NOTE:
When the “LaneSense Strength” feature is selected, it sets the strength of the steering wheel feedback for potential
lane departures. ParkSense — If Equipped Sound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the gear selector is in REVERSE and the
vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). Front ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Rear ParkSense Volume — If Equipped Low
Medium High
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