2020 JEEP CHEROKEE ignition

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WELCOME FROM FCA
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
ONLINE ................................................... 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..................... 2
Essential Information ........................ 2
Symbols .......................................... 2
ROLLOVER WARNING ................................ 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE ................................. 3
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ...................... 4
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .... 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .................................................... 13
Key Fob ......................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .................................. 15
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) —
If Equipped.................................... 15 Keyless Enter-N-Go (Ignition) —
If Equipped.................................... 15
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 17
How To Use Remote Start ............... 17
To Enter Remote Start Mode............ 17
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................................18
To Arm The System ....................... 18
To Disarm The System ................... 18
DOORS ................................................. 19
Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry ................................ 19 Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .................................... 22
SEATS ..................................................22
Driver Memory Seat —
If Equipped ................................... 23 Heated Seats ................................. 24
Front Ventilated Seats —
If Equipped .................................. 25
HEAD RESTRAINTS ................................ 26
Reactive Head Restraints —
Front Seats .................................... 26 Rear Head Restraints...................... 27
STEERING WHEEL .................................. 28
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..... 28
Heated Steering Wheel —
If Equipped .................................. 28
MIRRORS .............................................29
Power Folding Mirrors —
If Equipped ................................... 29
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ..................................30
Multifunction Lever ........................30
Headlight Switch ............................30
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ....................................30 High/Low Beam Switch....................31
Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control — If Equipped ...................31 Flash-To-Pass .................................31
Automatic Headlights —
If Equipped ...................................31 Parking Lights ................................31
Headlights On With Wipers (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......31 Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity
Discharge Headlights —
If Equipped ....................................32 Headlight Time Delay ......................32
Lights-On Reminder .......................32
Front And Rear Fog Lights —
If Equipped ....................................32 Turn Signals ...................................33
Automatic Headlight Leveling —
HID Headlights Only .......................33 Battery Saver ..................................33
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ..... 34
Windshield Wiper Operation............. 34
Rain Sensing Wipers —
If Equipped ................................... 35 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............. 36
CLIMATE CONTROLS............................... 36
Automatic Climate Control
Overview ........................................ 37 Climate Control Functions ............... 45
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) ................................ 45 Operating Tips ............................... 46
WINDOWS ............................................ 47
Power Window Controls ................... 47
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection ..................................... 48 Window Lockout Switch .................. 48
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 49
Opening Sunroof ............................ 49
Venting Sunroof.............................. 50
Closing Sunroof .............................. 50
Wind Buffeting .............................. 50
Opening Power Shade ..................... 50
Closing Power Shade....................... 51
Pinch Protect Feature ..................... 51
Sunroof Maintenance ...................... 51
Ignition Off Operation ..................... 51
HOOD ....................................................52
Opening The Hood ......................... 52
Closing The Hood ........................... 52
LIFTGATE...............................................53
Opening ........................................ 53
Closing .......................................... 53
Hands-Free Liftgate —
If Equipped .................................. 54
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................... 55
Power Outlets ............................... 55
Power Inverter — If Equipped ........ 56
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ....57
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 58
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............ 59
Instrument Cluster Display Location
And Controls .................................. 59 Oil Change Indicator System —
If Equipped .................................. 60 Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) —
If Equipped ................................... 60 Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Items ............................................ 61 Diesel Displays .............................. 61
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Messages ..................................... 61 Fuel System Messages .................... 62
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..........64
Red Warning Lights .........................64
Yellow Warning Lights .....................67
Yellow Indicator Lights ....................71
Green Indicator Lights .....................72
White Indicator Lights .....................73
Blue Indicator Lights .......................74
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —
OBD II ..................................................74
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity..................................75
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .................................76
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........76
Electronic Brake Control (EBC)
System .........................................77
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ................87
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ....................................87 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ................90 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)...............................93
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......... 98
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ....................................... 98 Important Safety Precautions ........... 98
Seat Belt Systems ......................... 99
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) ............................. 108 Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely.......................................... 118 Transporting Pets ........................ 134
SAFETY TIPS ...................................... 134
Transporting Passengers ................ 134
Exhaust Gas ................................. 135
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ....................... 135 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............. 137
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................ 138
Normal Starting —
Gasoline Engine ........................... 138 Normal Starting — Diesel Engine ... 139
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................ 140PARKING BRAKE .................................. 141
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............. 141
MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................143
Shifting ....................................... 143
Downshifting ............................... 144
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................146
Key Ignition Park Interlock ............ 147
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ........................................ 147 Nine-Speed Automatic
Transmission ............................... 147 Gear Ranges ................................ 148
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ...........150
1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) —
If Equipped ................................. 150 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) —
If Equipped ................................. 150 Shift Positions ............................. 151
Shifting Procedures ...................... 151
Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker)
System — If Equipped.................. 152
SELEC-TERRAIN ...................................153
Description .................................. 153
STOP/START SYSTEM...........................154
Automatic Mode ...........................154
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ................................154 To Start The Engine While In
Autostop Mode .............................155 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................156 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................156
STOP/START SYSTEM — DIESEL MODELS
ONLY...................................................156
Automatic Mode ...........................156
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ................................157 To Start The Engine While In
Autostop Mode .............................157 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ........................................158 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................158 System Malfunction ......................158
ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................159
Activation.....................................159
Exceeding The Set Speed ..............159
Deactivation .................................159
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
Key Fob
The key fob operates the ignition switch.
Insert the square end of the key fob into the
ignition switch located on the instrument
panel and rotate to the desired position. The
key fob also contains an emergency key,
which is stored in the rear of the key fob.Ignition Node Module Key Fob Your vehicle may be equipped with a keyless
ignition system. The ignition system consists
of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP ignition button
system. The Remote Keyless Entry system
consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature (if equipped).
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located
next to a mobile phone, laptop, or other elec
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tronic device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m). The key fob
does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as
long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment. Keyless Ignition Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the key fob may
have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key
fob battery can be verified by referring to the
instrument cluster, which will display direc -
tions to follow.
CAUTION!

The electrical components inside of the key
fob may be damaged if the key fob is
subjected to strong electrical shocks. In
order to ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside of the key fob,
avoid exposing the key fob to direct sunlight.

1 — Liftgate Button
2 — Unlock Button
3 — Lock Button
4 — Remote Start Button
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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 START/STOP
ignition button and push to operate the igni-
tion switch.
NOTE:
Improper disposal of key fob batteries may
be harmful to the environment. Please see an
authorized dealer for proper battery disposal.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
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.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the unlock button. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is unlocked using the interior
door panel, and no door is opened within 60
seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if
equipped, the security alarm will arm. To
change the current setting, refer to "Ucon -
nect Settings" in "Multimedia" in the Owner’s
Manual for further information. 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” in the
Owner’s Manual for further information.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry” located in “Doors” in this chapter 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 “Multi
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media” in the Owner’s Manual for further
programmable information.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry” located in “Doors” in this chapter 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 fob is
left inside the passenger compartment,
otherwise the doors will stay locked.
Request For Additional Key Fobs
NOTE:
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.

For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember to
place the ignition in the OFF mode.

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NOTE:
Used batteries may be harmful to the envi-
ronment if not disposed of correctly. Always
dispose of used batteries by specialized
battery disposal container, or by taking used
batteries to an authorized dealer.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at
an authorized dealer. This procedure
consists of programming a blank key fob to
the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is
one that has never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with
you to an authorized dealer.
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If
Equipped
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four oper -
ating positions: three with detents and one
that is spring-loaded. The detent positions
are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the
START position, the switch automatically
returns to the ON/RUN position.
Ignition Switch
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Ignition) — If
Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button as
long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
The push button ignition operating modes
are OFF, ACC, ON/RUN, and START.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a
low or depleted battery. In this situation, a
back up method can be used to operate the
ignition switch. Put the nose side (side oppo -
site of the emergency key) of the key fob
against the START/STOP ignition button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (Accessory)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
WARNING!
Never remove the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving, as the steering
wheel will automatically lock as soon as
the key is turned. This also applies to
vehicles that are being towed.
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Keyless Push Button Ignition
The push button ignition can be placed in
the following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
locking, alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available. ON/RUN
Driving position.
All the electrical devices are available.
START
Start the engine.
NOTE:
The vehicle will not start if the key fob is
located inside the cargo area and the liftgate
is opened.
NOTE:
For further information, refer to "Starting The
Engine" in "Starting And Operating."
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (Accessory)
3 — ON/RUN
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock
your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat
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tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously 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 ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
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REMOTE STARTING
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
Push the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the
remote start button a third time shuts the
engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the START/STOP igni-
tion button to cycle the ignition to ON/RUN.

NOTE:
With remote start, the engine will only run
for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni -
tion is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be manually started with
the key fob after two consecutive time-
outs.
How To Use Remote Start
Push the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the
remote start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button,
insert the key in the ignition and turn to the
ON/RUN position. All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Check engine light shall not be present
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
Ignition in STOP/OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an
intrusion
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start,
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote
Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Oper
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ation of the Remote Start System,
windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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