Summary of Grand Cherokee SRT 2014

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    User guide jeep.Com 14kl74-926-aa jeep cherokee second edition user guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada) download a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, k...

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    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . 8 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Customer assistance chrysler group llc customer center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 chrysler canada inc. Customer center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 assistance for the hearing impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 publications ordering . . . . . . . 170 reporting safe...

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    Welcome from chrysler group llc congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...

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    For complete owner information, refer to your owner's manual on the dvd in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the dvd may also be printed and saved for future reference. Chrysler group llc is committed to protecting our en...

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    Rollover warning warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accel...

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    Driver cockpit 1. Driver memory seat pg. 22 2. Headlight switch pg. 28 3. Liftgate button 4. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 111 5. Turn signal/light lever pg. 27 6. Tachometer pg. 8 7. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display pg. 8 8. Speedometer pg. 9 9. Wiper...

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    11. Switch panel • parksense ® pg. 40 • hazard switch • lane sense pg. 41 • forward collision warning pg. 32 12. Climate controls pg. 37 13. Shifter 14. Engine start/stop pg. 14 15. Speed control pg. 30 16. Opening the hood pg. 155 17. Power door locks 18. Power windows 19. Power mirror switch contr...

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    Instrument cluster 1. Tachometer 2. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display 3. Temperature gauge warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light** - oil pressure warning light** - anti-lock brake (abs) light** - air bag warning light** - electronic throttle control (etc)...

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    4. Fuel gauge 5. Fuel filler door location 6. Speedometer indicators - turn signal indicators - adaptive cruise control (acc) on indicator* - high beam indicator - adaptive cruise control (acc) set indicator* - front fog light indicator* - hill descent control indicator* - vehicle security indicator...

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    Key fob • this feature allows the driver to oper- ate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the remote key- less entry (rke) transmitter is in the passenger compartment. • the keyless ignition node (kin) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate...

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    Locking and unlocking the doors/liftgate • press the lock button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate. • all doors can be programmed to unlock on the first pre...

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    Theft alarm to arm: • lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the lock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors. Note: the vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual...

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    Keyless enter-n-go™ • the keyless enter-n-go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's key fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to press the key fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a ...

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    • if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. If “unlock driver door 1st press” is pro- grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all ...

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    Stopping • place the shift lever in park. • press the engine start/stop button once. The ignition switch will return to the off position. • if the shift lever is not in park, the engine start/stop button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine wi...

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    Seat belt • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull o...

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    Supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bags • this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's advanced front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's advanced front air...

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    Note: • air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. • after any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately. • refer to the owner's manual on the dvd for further details regarding the supplemental restraint syst...

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    Latch – lower anchors and tethers for children • your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. • you may use the latch anchorage system un...

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    Installing the child restraint using the latch lower anchors note: never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor...

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    7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor. 8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and ...

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    Front seats power seats • the power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cush- ions. • the power seat switch controls forward/ back, up/down and tilt adjustment. • the recline switch controls the angle of the seatback. Press the switch for- ward or rearward and the seatba...

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    Manual seat manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the de- sired position. Then, using body pres- sure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjust- ers have l...

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    Rear seats 60/40 split folding rear seat with fold-flat feature • each rear seatback can be folded flat or reclined. Forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, mov...

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    Heated seats front heated seats • the heated seats are operated using the uconnect ® system. • press the controls soft-key located on the uconnect ® display. • press the driver or passenger seat soft-key once to select hi-level heating. Press the soft-key a second time to select lo-level heating. Pr...

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    Tilt/telescoping steering column • the tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • to unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (toward the floor). • to tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desi...

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    Engine break-in recommendations • a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. • whil...

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    Headlight switch automatic headlights/parking lights/headlights • rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights. • with the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push ...

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    Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermit- tent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation. Washer operation • pull the lever rearward...

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    Speed control • the speed control switches are located on the right side of the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off button to acti- vate the speed control. • cruise control ready will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second ...

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    Adaptive cruise control (acc) • if your vehicle is equipped with adap- tive cruise control the controls operate exactly the same as the normal (fixed speed) cruise control with one differ- ence. You can set a specified distance you would like to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you. ...

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    Changing modes (acc only) • if desired, the adaptive cruise control mode can be turned off and the system can be operated as a normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode. When in the normal (fixed speed) cruise control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain the...

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    Far • the default status of fcw is the “far” setting. • the far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision. • this setting is designed to provide early warnings per nhtsa (national h...

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    Warning! • leaving the electronic or adaptive speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the electronic or adaptive speed control system off when you are...

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    Manual climate controls without touch - screen air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix mode) for approxi- mately five minutes. Heated mirrors • the mirr...

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    Manual climate controls with touch - screen uconnect® 8.4 touch-screen manual climate controls manual climate control knobs operating your vehicle 36.

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    Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix mode) for approxi- mately five minutes. Heated mirrors • the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This featu...

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    Automatic climate control knobs automatic operation • turn the mode and blower controls to the auto position. • select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature control. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air conditioning (a/c) • if the air conditioning button is...

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    Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • if the recirculation button is pushed while in the auto mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Heated mi...

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    Parksense® front and rear park assist • parksense ® can be enabled and disabled by pressing the parksense ® switch located below the climate controls, on the switch panel. • the four parksense ® sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensor...

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    Parksense® active park assist • the parksense ® active park assist system can be enabled and disabled with the parksense active park assist switch, located on the switch panel below the uconnect ® display. • the parksense ® active park assist system is intended to assist the driver during parallel a...

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    • when only a single lane marking is detected and the driver unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no turn signal applied), the lanesense system provides a visual warning through the instrument cluster to prompt the driver to remain within the lane. When only a single lane marking is detec...

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    Power sunroof • the power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening sunroof express • press the sunroof switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will automatically open to the halfway position and stop automatically. • press the sunroof switch a second t...

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    Pinch protection feature • this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and...

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    Closing power shade express • press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the shade will close automatically from any position. Manual • to close the shade, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Note: any release of the switch will stop the movement and the shade ...

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    Your vehicle's sound system 1. Uconnect ® phone button pg. 102 2. Uconnect ® voice command button pg. 106 3. Phone hang up button 4. Steering wheel audio controls (right) pg. 111 5. Steering wheel audio controls (left) pg. 111 6. Assist button pg. 55 7. 911 button pg. 55 electronics 46.

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    8. Uconnect ® 8.4 radio pg. 71 9. Volume knob / audio mute button 10. Screen off button 11. Back button 12. Tune / scroll knob / browse / enter button 13. Media hub: audio jack, usb port, and sd card slot (located inside front console) pg. 66 14. Cd player inside center console (if equipped) pg. 66 ...

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    Identifying your radio uconnect® 5.0 • 5” touchscreen • three hard-keys on either side of the display uconnect® 8.4a • 8.4” touchscreen • climate soft key in lower menu bar uconnect® 8.4an • 8.4” touchscreen • climate soft key in lower menu bar • hd button will be visible on right side of screen whe...

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    Uconnect® access (available on uconnect® 8.4a and uconnect® 8.4an) (if equipped) • uconnect ® access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connect- ing your vehicle with a 3g cellular connection. Uconnect ® access provides: • the ability to remotely lock/unlock your doors and start your ...

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    Uconnect® access registration (uconnect® 8.4a and 8.4an only, u.S. 48 contiguous states and alaska) note: should you require assistance anytime during the registration process, simply call uconnect ® care at 855-792-4241. 1. From the parked vehicle with the radio touchscreen powered on, select the “...

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    • at this point your vehicle is registered with uconnect ® access. Apps will be downloaded the next time you start your vehicle. It may take over 30 minutes for all of the apps to install. If the apps have not appeared after 24 hours, please contact uconnect ® care. The recommended next steps are to...

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    • slacker radio (www.Slacker.Com) • enter your slacker radio username/email address and password, then click “save.” 3. Invite family and friends. • invite family and friends to use the via mobile apps in your vehicle using their own account preferences (vehicle must be setup for via mobile). Purcha...

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    Using uconnect® access getting started with apps • applications (apps) and features in your uconnect ® access system deliver services that are customized for the driver and are certified by chrysler group, llc. Two different types are: • built-in features – use the built-in 3g cellular network on yo...

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    Maintaining your uconnect® access account reinstalling an app (uconnect® 8.4a and 8.4an only) • you can easily correct many application related issues you may be experiencing by resetting the app back to the factory setting. From the vehicle’s radio touchscreen, complete the following steps: 1. Touc...

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    Built-in features (uconnect® 8.4a and 8.4an only) 1. Assist call – the rear view mirror contains an assist push button which (once registered) automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of these pre- defined destinations for immediate support: • roadside assistance call – if you get a flat ...

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    4. Yelp® - customers have the ability to search for nearby destinations or a point of interest (poi) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example, “italian restaurant”). Searching can be done by voice or using the touchscreen keypad. Using the touchscreen, launch yelp ® by sele...

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    Uconnect® access remote features • if you own a compatible iphone or android ® powered device, the uconnect ® access app allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your horn and lights from virtually anywhere (vehicle must be within the united states and have net...

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    3. Remote horn and lights – it’s easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy parking area by activating the horn and lights. It may also help if you need to draw attention to your vehicle for any reason. You can send a request to your vehicle in one of three ways: • using the uconnect ® acc...

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    To send a text message: a. Press the uconnect ® phone button. B. Wait for the beep. C. Say “text.” d. Uconnect ® will prompt you “say the phone number, or full name and phone type of the contact you want to send a message to.” e. Wait for the beep and say a contact that is in your phonebook, or a mo...

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    Warning! • always drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of the uconnect ® features and applications in this vehicle. Only use uconnect ® when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result in an accident involving s...

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    • launch the uconnect ® access app on your smartphone, and log in with your username and password that was set up during registration. Accept the terms and conditions. • ensure that via mobile data has been turned on under “settings” in the uconnect ® access app. • a green indicator next to the word...

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    • if equipped, the via mobile apps can be found by selecting the “apps” soft-key in the lower right corner of the radio touchscreen. Via mobile apps are listed under the “all apps” tab. The words “via mobile” will appear after the app name indicating it is a via mobile app. • via mobile apps can als...

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    Via mobile apps (if equipped) • aha • easily access and organize your favorite content from the web into personalized, live and on-demand stations. Choose from stations spanning internet radio, personalized music, hotels, weather, audiobooks, facebook ® , twitter ® and more. • iheartradio • iheartra...

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    Uconnect® 5.0 setting the time 1. Press the more hard-key on the right side of the display, next press the settings soft-key, then press the clock & date soft-key, and then the time soft-key. 2. Touch the up or down arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, next select the am or pm soft-key. You can al...

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    Balance/fade • touch the balance/fade soft-key to adjust the sound from the speakers. Use the arrow soft-keys to adjust the sound level from the front and rear or right and left side speakers. Touch the center “c” soft-key to reset the balance and fade to the factory setting. Press the done soft-key...

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    • to access siriusxm satellite radio, press the “radio” hard-key and then the sxm soft-key. • siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the pl...

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    Audio jack (aux) • the aux allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod ® , to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. • pressing the media hard-key, then touch the source...

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    Voice command (vr) user tips • to hear available commands, press the uconnect ® voice command button and say “help”. You will hear available commands for the menu displayed. • at any time, you can say the words “cancel” or “help.” these commands are universal and can be used from virtually any menu....

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    Types of v oice commands a vailable steering wheel buttons to press: radio mode media mode phone mode uconnect ® v oice command (vr) button am/fm & satellite band control media devices control - general uconnect ® phone pick up button -- call initiation, call man- agement, pre-defined v oice t ext r...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect® 5.0 while in: voice command example: general anytime “go to radio” (media, phone) – compass, settings, and more functions are not voice command accessible “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” radio am/fm “tune to am950”...

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    Uconnect® 8.4a uconnect® 8.4a at a glance displaying the time • if the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the controls soft-key or the apps soft-key, then the settings soft-key. In the settings list, touch the clock soft-key. Setting the time • model 8.4an synchr...

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    Audio settings • touch the audio soft-key to activate the audio settings screen to adjust balance\fade, equalizer, and speed adjusted volume. • you can return to the radio screen by touching the x located at the top right. Balance/fade • touch the balance/fade soft-key to balance audio between the f...

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    Radio • to access the radio mode, touch the radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting radio stations • touch the desired radio band (am, fm or sxm) soft-key. Seek up/seek down • touch the seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations. • touch and hold ...

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    Siriusxm premier over 160 channels • get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium programming, including howard stern, every nfl game, oprah radio ® , every mlb...

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    Browse • lets you browse the siriusxm channel listing or genre listing. Favorites, game zone, weather and jump settings also provide a way to browse the siriusxm channel list. Browse sub-menu sub-menu description all shows the channel listing. Genre provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump t...

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    • siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call siriusx...

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    Note: • when connecting your ipod ® device for the first time, the system may take several minutes to read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system will take approximately five minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the device. Also during the reading process, the shuffl...

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    Ipod®/cd/aux controls • the ipod ® /cd/aux controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis- played on the side of the screen and choose between disc, aux, ipod ® , bluetooth ® or sd card. Note: uconnect ® will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when some- thing is first ...

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    Navigation (dealer-activated option) • your uconnect ® 8.4a is “navigation-ready”, and can be equipped with naviga- tion at an extra cost. Please see your dealer for details. • the information in the section below is only applicable if the navigation has been activated. Changing the navigation voice...

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    Finding a place by spelling the name • from the main navigation menu touch the where to? Soft-key, touch the points of interest soft-key and then touch the spell name soft-key. • enter the name of your destination. • touch the list soft-key. • select your destination and touch the yes soft-key. Ente...

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    Go home • a home location must be saved in the system. From the main navigation menu, touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the go home soft-key. • your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear ...

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    Uconnect® phone (bluetooth® hands free calling) • if the uconnect ® phone button exists on your steering wheel, then you have the uconnect ® phone features. • the uconnect ® phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica- tions system with voice command capability (see voice command se...

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    Select the mobile phone's priority level • when the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting yes will make this phone the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within ra...

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    Phonebook • uconnect ® radios automatically downloads your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Entries are updated each time that the phone is connected. If your phone book entries do not appear, check the settings on your phone. Some phones require you to e...

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    Example command action “text john smith” send john smith a message from your phone “text 123–456–7890” send 123–456–7890 a message from your phone “show messages” see recent text messages listed by number on uconnect ® screen “listen to/view (message number four, for example)” hear messages or read ...

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    Voice command quick reference uconnect® 8.4a voice command quick reference • if the uconnect ® voice command button exists on your steering wheel, you have the voice command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The voice command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on ...

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    Types of v oice commands a vailable steering wheel buttons to press: radio mode media mode climate controls navigation phone mode apps uconnect ® v oice com- mand (vr) button am/fm & satellite band control media devices control t emperature control destination selection and v iew -y e lp ® general u...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect® 8.4a while in: voice command example: general anytime “go to radio” (media, climate, navigation, phone, apps) – settings, and controls are not voice command accessible “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” “launch yelp ®...

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    Phone voice texting (requires registration with uconnect ® access and a current subscription.) note: requires a compatible mobile device enabled with bluetooth message access profile (map). Iphone and some other smartphones do not currently support bluetooth ® map. Visit www.Uconnectphone.Com for sy...

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    Uconnect® 8.4an uconnect® 8.4an at a glance displaying the time • if the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the controls soft-key or the apps soft-key, then the settings soft-key. In the settings list, touch the clock soft-key then touch the check box next to syn...

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    Audio settings • touch the audio soft-key to activate the audio settings screen to adjust balance\fade, equalizer, and speed adjusted volume. • you can return to the radio screen by touching the x located at the top right. Balance/fade • touch the balance/fade soft-key to balance audio between the f...

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    Radio • to access the radio mode, touch the radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting radio stations • touch the desired radio band (am, fm or sxm) soft-key. Seek up/seek down • touch the seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations. • touch and hold ...

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    Hd radio • hd radio technology (available on uconnect ® 8.4an) allows broadcasters to transmit a high-quality digital signal. • with an hd radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the listening experience. Hd radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist....

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    Siriusxm parental controls • you can skip or hide certain channels from view if you do not want access to them. Touch the more soft-key, then the settings soft-key, next touch the sirius setup soft-key, then select channel skip. Touch the box, check-mark, next to the channel you want skipped. They w...

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    Replay • lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current siriusxm channel. Replay option option description play/pause touch to pause content playback. Touch pause/play again to resume playback. Rewind/rw rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Touch and hold to rewind c...

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    Media hub – playing ipod®/usb/mp3 devices • there are many ways to play music from ipod ® /mp3 players or usb devices through your vehicle's sound system. Touch your media soft-key to begin. Usb port • connect your ipod ® or compatible device using a usb cable into the usb port. Usb memory sticks wi...

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    Bluetooth® streaming audio • if using a bluetooth ® - equipped device, you may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's sound system. Your connected device must be bluetooth- compatible, and paired with your system (see uconnect ® phone for pairing instructions). You can access the music from ...

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    Navigation • touch the nav soft-key in the menu bar to access the navigation system. Changing the navigation voice prompt volume 1. Touch the settings soft-key. 2. In the settings menu, touch the guidance soft-key. 3. In the guidance menu, adjust the nav volume by touching the + or – nav volume adju...

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    Finding a place by spelling the name • from the main navigation menu touch the where to? Soft-key, touch the points of interest soft-key, then touch the spell name soft-key. • enter the name of your destination. • touch the list soft-key. • select your destination and touch the yes soft-key. Enterin...

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    Go home • a home location must be saved in the system. From the main navigation menu, touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the go home soft-key. • your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear ...

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    Siriusxm traffic (us market only) don't drive through traffic. Drive around it. • avoid congestion before you reach it. By enhancing your vehicle's navigation system with the ability to see detailed traffic information, you can pinpoint traffic incidents, determine average traffic speed and estimate...

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    Note: siriusxm travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • siriusxm travel link is only available in the united states. Fuel prices check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choi...

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    Start pairing procedure on mobile phone • search for available devices on your bluetooth ® enabled mobile phone. This is usually within settings or options under “bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s manual for details. • when your phone finds the system, select “uconnect” as the paired device. You m...

  • Page 106

    Common phone commands (examples) • “call john smith” • “call john smith mobile” • “dial 1 248 555 1212 • “call emergency” • “call towing assistance” • “redial” phonebook • uconnect ® radios automatically downloads your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Ent...

  • Page 107: Warning!

    Voice text reply • once your uconnect ® system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system can announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio system. You can reply to the message using voice recognition, by selecting, or saying one of the 18 pre-defined me...

  • Page 108

    Voice command quick reference uconnect® 8.4an voice command quick reference • if the uconnect ® voice command button exists on your steering wheel, you have the voice command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The voice command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on...

  • Page 109

    Types of v oice commands a vailable steering wheel buttons to press: radio mode media mode climate controls navigation phone mode apps uconnect ® v oice com- mand (vr) button am/fm & satellite band control media devices control t emperature control destination selection and v iew -y e lp ® general u...

  • Page 110

    Voice command examples – uconnect® 8.4an while in: voice command example: general anytime “go to radio” (media, climate, navigation, phone, apps) – settings, and controls are not voice command accessible “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” “launch yelp ...

  • Page 111

    Phone voice texting (requires regis- tration with uconnect ® ac- cess and a current subscrip- tion) note: requires a compatible mobile device enabled with bluetooth message access profile (map). Iphone and some other smartphones do not currently support bluetooth ® map. Visit www.Uconnectphone.Com f...

  • Page 112

    Apps siriusxm travel link (traffic function is not voice com- mand accessible within siriusxm travel link “show fuel prices” “show current weather” – provides access to forecast as well “show weather map” – multiple map formats available “show sports” “show movie listings” “show my favorites” yelp® ...

  • Page 113

    Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steer- ing wheel. Right switch • press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sxm. Left switch • press the switch up o...

  • Page 114

    Compass calibration • this compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the evic will display “cal” until the compass is calibrated. • you may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 d...

  • Page 115

    Universal garage door opener (homelink®) • homelink ® replaces up to three hand- held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The homelink ® unit is pow- ered by your vehicles 12 volt battery. • the homelink ® buttons that ...

  • Page 116

    3. Simultaneously press and hold both the homelink ® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The homelink ® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after homelink ® has received the frequency signal from ...

  • Page 117: Warning!

    Using homelink® • to operate, press and release the programmed homelink ® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.E., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at ...

  • Page 118

    Power outlet • there are three 12 volt electrical power outlets on this vehicle • the front 12 volt power outlet is located below the climate controls in the center console media center, and is powered when the ignition switch is in the on/run position. The outlet can operate a conventional cigar li...

  • Page 119

    • the rear cargo power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel. Wireless charging pad — if equipped • your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located inside the upper portion of the cente...

  • Page 120: Caution!

    Wireless charging pad operation • to use the wireless charging pad, perform the following: 1. Place only one mobile qi enabled phone on the wireless charging pad. 2. Adjust the position of the mobile phone on the pad until charging begins. 3. Use the adjustable cradle to hold the mobile phone in pos...

  • Page 121

    Four-wheel drive operation 1–speed four-wheel drive (4wd) • this feature provides on-demand four- wheel drive (4wd) with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. • under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction. • if the front wheels begin to lose trac-...

  • Page 122

    Shifting procedures 4wd hi to 4wd low • with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the on position or the engine running, shift the transmission into neutral, and press the “4wd low” button once. The “4wd low” indicator light in the instrument cluster will begin t...

  • Page 123

    Rear electronic locker (e-locker) system • the rear e-locker system features a mechanical locking rear differential to provide better traction in the 4wd low position. The “rear lock” button is on the selec-terrain knob activating the rear e-locker • to activate the rear e-locker system, the followi...

  • Page 124

    Selec-terrain™ • selec-terrain™ combines the capabili- ties of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains. Rotate the mode control knob to select the following selec-terrain™ positions: • auto – fully automatic full time four- wheel drive o...

  • Page 125: Warning!

    Cargo area features • the cargo load floor system has a load capacity of 400 lbs (181 kg). The load floor has a built-in storage bin that can hold a variety of items. The underside of the storage bin cover also contains a plastic-lined tray. The cover can be installed with either side facing up for ...

  • Page 126

    Trailer t o wing weight s (maximum trailer weight ra tings ) engine/t ransmission model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) tongue wt. (see note) 2.4l/automatic 4x2 or 4x4 32 sq. Ft (2.97 sq. M) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.2l/automatic 4x2 or 4x4 32 sq. Ft (2.97 sq. M) 2,000 lbs (907 ...

  • Page 127: Caution!

    Recreational towing — front-wheel drive (fwd) models automatic transmission - if equipped • do not flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. • recreational towing of automatic transmission vehicles is allowed only if the front wheels are off the ground. This may be accomplished us...

  • Page 128: Caution!

    Recreational towing — 4wd models with 2-speed power transfer unit • the power transfer unit must be shifted into neutral (n) and the transmission must be in park for recreational towing. The neutral (n) selection button is adjacent to the power transfer unit selector switch. Shifts into and out of n...

  • Page 129: Caution!

    10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 11. Shift the transmission to neutral. 12. Apply the parking brake. 13. Shift the transmission into park, turn the engine off and remove the key fob. 14. Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable ...

  • Page 130

    Shifting out of neutral (n) use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it connected to the tow vehicle. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the on/run position, but do not start the engine. 4. Press an...

  • Page 131

    Roadside assistance • dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for u.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for cana- dian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature of ...

  • Page 132

    - air bag warning light • this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon a...

  • Page 133: Caution!

    • your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute a...

  • Page 134: Caution!

    Transmission temperature warning light • this light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in neutral, until the light turns...

  • Page 135: Warning!

    • the dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the brake warning light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a...

  • Page 136: Caution!

    Caution! Prolonged driving with the malfunction indicator light (mil) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the mil is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required. Warni...

  • Page 137

    Instrument cluster indicator lights - turn signal indicator • the arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will chime, and an evic message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Note: if either indicator flas...

  • Page 138

    - adaptive cruse control (acc) on indicator • if your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controls operate exactly the same as the normal (fixed speed) cruise control with one difference. You can set a specified distance you would like to maintain between you and the vehicle in fron...

  • Page 139

    — hill descent control indicator * • this indicator will illuminate when hill descent control (hdc) has been selected using the hill descent control switch. Note: * if equipped - park/headlight on indicator • this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. - electron...

  • Page 140: Caution!

    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are st...

  • Page 141

    Jacking and tire changing jack location • the scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in the cargo compartment behind the rear seat underneath the load floor. Spare tire stowage • the spare tire is stowed underneath the rear cargo load floor behind the rear seat along with the jack and...

  • Page 142

    4. For the front tires, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. What to do in emergencies 140

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    5. For the rear tires, place the jack on the body flange just in front of the rear tire indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Position the jack handle on the jack. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the ...

  • Page 144: Caution!

    5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug bolts are properly seated against the wheel. Caution! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. Note: • being und...

  • Page 145

    Tirefit kit — if equipped • small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. Foreign objects (e.G., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tirefit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°f (-20°c). • this kit will provide a temporary...

  • Page 146

    Using the power button • push and release the power button (4) once to turn on the tirefit kit. Push and release the power button (4) again to turn off the tirefit kit. Using the deflation button • press the deflation button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tir...

  • Page 147

    (b) setting up to use tirefit: 1. Turn the mode select knob (5) to the sealant mode position. 2. Uncoil the sealant hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose. 3. Place the tirefit kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem a...

  • Page 148

    • if the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the sealant hose (6): 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose (typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the sealant hose (6), the pressure gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (5 kpa). ...

  • Page 149: Caution!

    If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 kpa) or higher: 1. Press the power button (4) to turn on tirefit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening. 2. Disconnect the tirefit kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the v...

  • Page 150: Warning!

    Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tirefit kit. • do not use tirefit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • if the puncture in the tire tread is approx...

  • Page 151: Caution!

    Caution! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Warning! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode ...

  • Page 152: Caution!

    Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground of the vehicle with the discharged battery. • disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. • disco...

  • Page 153: Caution!

    Shift lever override • if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • firmly set the parking brake. • to access the shift lever override, remove the override cover located on the prndl b...

  • Page 154

    T o wing a dis abled vehicle 4wd models towing condition wheels off the ground fwd models 1–speed power transfer unit 2–speed power transfer unit flat t ow none not allowed not allowed see instructions under “recreational towing” in “starting and operating” • t ransmission in p ark • power t ransfer...

  • Page 155: Caution!

    Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between reverse and drive. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to...

  • Page 156

    Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...

  • Page 157: Warning!

    Opening the hood • pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. • move to the outside of the vehicle, raise the hood and locate the safety latch behind the center front edge of the hood. • pull the safety latch (toward you) while lifting the hood at the same time....

  • Page 158

    Engine c omp ar tment 2.4l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 156.

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    3.2l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 157.

  • Page 160

    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant – 2.4l engine we recommend you use mopar ® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technol- ogy) meeting the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-12106. 7.2 quarts (6.8...

  • Page 161: Caution!

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities spark plugs – 2.4l engine we recommend you use mopar ® spark plugs (gap 0.047 in [1.2 mm]) — spark plugs – 3.2l engine we recommend you use mopar ® spark plugs (gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) — automatic transmission we recommend you only use mopar ® zf...

  • Page 162

    On electronic vehicle information center (evic) equipped vehicles, “oil change required” will be displayed in the evic and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil chan...

  • Page 163: Arning!

    Maintenance chart refer to the maintenance schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals. Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

  • Page 164

    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 y ears 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 y ears 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 y ears 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 y ears 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 y ears 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 y ears 80,000 ...

  • Page 165

    Fuses power distribution center (fuses) • the power distribution center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is...

  • Page 166

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f33 — 30 amp pink driver door module (ddm) - if equipped f34 — 30 amp pink body controller module (bcm) - feed 3 f35 — — not used f36 — — not used f37 — 50 amp red voltage stabilization module (vsm) - if equipped with stop/start engine option f38 — 60 amp...

  • Page 167

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f56 15 amp blue — ignition node module (ignm)/ kin/rf hub/electric steering column lock (esl) f57 20 amp yellow — fuel pump motor f58 10 amp red — occupant classification module f59 — — not used f60 20 amp yellow — power outlet - center console f61 — — no...

  • Page 168

    Cavity blade fuse cartridge fuse description f79 10 amp red — integrated center stack (ics) / hvac / aux switch bank mod- ule (asbm) / instrument panel cluster (ipc) f80 20 amp yellow — radio / cd - if equipped f81 — — not used f82 — — not used f83 — 30 amp pink headlamp washer pump - if equipped f8...

  • Page 169: Caution!

    Caution! • when installing the power distribution center cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • when replacing a blown fuse,...

  • Page 170: Warning!

    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...

  • Page 171: Caution!

    Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • to remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar ® wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-...

  • Page 172: Warning!

    Chrysler group llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1–877–426–5337 chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 (english) phone: 1–800–387–9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers w...

  • Page 173

    Note: • a street address is required when ordering manuals (no p.O. Boxes). • the owner's manual and user guide electronic files are also available on the chrysler, jeep, ram truck, dodge and srt websites. • click on the “for owners” tab, select “owner/service manuals”, then select your desired mode...

  • Page 174

    Authentic accessories by mopar® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic jeep accessories by mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your jeep cherokee. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or ext...

  • Page 175

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . .31 air conditioning . . . . .35, 36, 37, 38 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 alarm (security alarm) . . . . .12, 135 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . .129 anti-theft system . . . . . . . . . .135 arming theft system (secur...

  • Page 176

    Fuel filler cap (gas cap) . . . . . . .135 specifications . . . . . . . . . .158 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . .28 high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 heated mirrors . ....

  • Page 177

    Remote starting system . . . . . . . .11 replacement bulbs. . . . . . . . . .169 reporting safety defects. . . . . . .171 roll over warning . . . . . . . . . . . .5 schedule, maintenance . . . . . . .159 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 heated...

  • Page 178

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 19 • how do i program my front seat memory? Pg. 22 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? • uconnect ® 5.0 pg. 64 • uconnect ® 8.4a pg. 71 • uconnect ® 8.4an pg. 90 • how do i activate the audio jack...

  • Page 179

    Off-road capabilities • how do i shift into different four-wheel drive selections? Pg. 119 utility • how do i know how much i can tow with my jeep cherokee? Pg. 124 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 130 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 139 • how do ...

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  • Page 187: Important:

    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

  • Page 188: Download A Free

    User guide jeep.Com 14kl74-926-aa jeep cherokee second edition user guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada) download a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, k...