2019 JEEP CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models
DO NOTflat tow this vehicle.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
areOFFthe ground. This may be accom-
plished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow ve-
hicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place automatic
transmission in PARK, or manual trans-
mission in gear. 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 mode,
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
Recreational towing is not allowed.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle withANYof its wheels
on the ground can cause severe transmis-
sion and/or power transfer unit damage.
Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
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HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located
in the lower center area of the instrument
panel.
Push the switch to turn on the
Hazard Warning flasher. When the
switch is activated, all directionalturn signals will flash on and off to warn
oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the
switch a second time to turn off the Hazard
Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it
should not be used when the vehicle is in
motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and it is creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.When you must leave the vehicle to seek
assistance, the Hazard Warning flashers will
continue to operate even though the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
With extended use, the Hazard Warning
flashers may wear down your battery.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Cargo Lamp TL212–2
Overhead Console Lamp PLW214–2A
Reading Lamp WL212–2
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam Headlamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Front Park/Daytime Running Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Front Turn Signal Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Bulb Number
Front Fog Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Rear Turn Signal Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Back-Up Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
License Plate Lamp LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Rear Fog Lamps LED (Serviced at an authorized dealer)
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
LED Bulb Service
Your vehicle may be equipped with LED
lamps, please see an authorized dealer for
service.
FUSES
WARNING!
• When replacing a blown fuse, always use
an appropriate replacement fuse with
the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Never replace a fuse with another fuse of
higher amp rating. Never replace a
WARNING!
blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Do not place a fuse inside a
circuit breaker cavity or vice versa. Fail-
ure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or prop-
erty damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition is off and that all the other
services are switched off and/or disen-
gaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact
an authorized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking sys-
WARNING!
tem), power unit systems (engine sys-
tem, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized
dealer.
CAUTION!
If it is necessary to wash the engine com-
partment, take care not to directly hit the
fuse box, and the windshield wiper motors
with water.
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General Information
The fuses protect electrical systems against
excessive current.
When a device does not work, you must check
the fuse element inside the blade fuse for a
break/melt.
Also, please be aware that when using power
outlets for extended periods of time with the
engine off may result in vehicle battery dis-
charge.
Underhood Fuses
The Power Distribution Center is located in
the engine compartment near the battery.
This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-
fuses and relays. A label that identifies each
component is printed on the inside of the
cover.NOTE:
Fuses for safety systems (marked with *)
must be serviced by an authorized dealer.
Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F06 – – Not Used
F07 15 Amp Blue – Powertrain Control Mod - PCM
(Diesel) / Surge Solenoid Purge
Valve (Gas) – If Equipped
(*)
F08 25 Amp Clear – Fuel Injectors (Gas), ECM (Gas),
PCM/Fuel Injectors (Diesel)
(*)
F09 15 Amp Blue (Gas)
10 Amp Red (Diesel)– Coolant Pump (Gas) – If Equipped
UREA Coolant Pump/PCM (Diesel)
– If Equipped
(*)
F10 20 Amp Yellow – Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If
Equipped
(*)IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F11 – – Not Used
F12 10 Amp Red – Supply And Purging Pump (Diesel)
(*)
F13 10 Amp Red – Voltage Stability Mod (VSM)/
Powertrain Control Mod (PCM)/
Engine Control Module (ECM)
(*)
F14 10 Amp Red – Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM)/
Power Take-Off Unit (PTU)/Electric
Park Brake (EPB)/RDM/Brake Sys-
tem Module (BSM) – If Equipped/
Brake Pedal Switch/Back Up Lamp
Switch (Diesel)
(*)
F15 – – Not Used
F16 20 Amp Yellow – I
gn Coils / Additional Diesel Content(*)
F17 30 Amp Pink – Brake Vacuum Pump (GAS
GMET4/V6 Engines Only)
(*)
F18 – – Not Used
F19 – 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
(*)
F20 10 Amp Red – A/C Compressor Clutch
(*)
F21 – – Not Used
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F22 5 Amp Tan – Radiator Fan (PWM) Enable
(*)
F23 50 Amp Red – Voltage Stability Module (VSM) #2
(*)
F24 20 Amp Yellow – Rear Wiper
F25B 20 Amp Yellow – FT/RR Washer
F26 – 30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater (Diesel)
(*)
F27 – – Not Used
F28 15 Amp Blue – Transmission Control Module
(TCM/Shifter)
(*)
F29 – – Not Used
F30 10 Amp Red – Engine Control Module (ECM)/
(EPS)/Fuel Pump Relay Feed/
(PCM)/Gas Particulate Filter (GPF)
(*)
F31 – – Not Used
F32 – – Not Used
F33 – – Not Used
F34 – – Not Used
F35 – – Not Used
F36 – – Not Used
F37 – – Not Used
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F38 – 60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel)
(*)
F39 – 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
(*)
F40 – 20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light – If
Equipped
F41 – 50 Amp Red Voltage Stability Module (VSM) #1
(*)
F42 – 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Module – If Equipped
(*)
F43 20 Amp Yellow – Fuel Pump Motor
(*)
F44 – 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Receptacle - If
Equipped
F45 – 30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM) – If
Equipped
(*)
F46 – 25 Amp Clear Sunroof Control Module - If
Equipped
F47 – – Not Used
F48 – 30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module
(*)
F49 – 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V/220V A/C)
(*)
F50 – 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module
F51 – – Not Used
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge Fuse Description
F52 – 30 Amp Pink Front Wipers
F53 – 30 Amp Pink Brake System Module (BSM) -
ECU And Valves
(*)
F54 – 30 Amp Pink
Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 3(*)
F55 10 Amp Red – Blind Spot Sensors/Rearview Cam-
era, Rear Heated Seat Switch
(*)
F56 15 Amp Blue – Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/
KIN/RF Hub/Electric Steering Col-
umn Lock (ESCL), Dual USB Port
– RR Console
(*)
F57 20 Amp Yellow – Trailer Tow Left Stop/Turn Lights -
If Equipped
F58 10 Amp Red – Occupant Classification Module/
VSM/TT Mod/ESCL
(*)
F59 – 30 Amp Pink
Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM) –
If Equipped
(*)
F60 20 Amp Yellow – Power Outlet – Center Console
(*)
F61 20 Amp Yellow –
Trailer Tow Right Stop/Turn Lights -
If Equipped
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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