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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 User Manual

Summary of Grand Cherokee SRT 2014

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    User guide jeep.Com 14kl74-926-aa cherokee first 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, keyword...

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Customer assistance chrysler group llc customer center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 chrysler canada inc. Customer center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 assistance for the hearing impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 publications ordering . . . . . . . 157 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 essen- tials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristic...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution. Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal...

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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. 23 2. Headlight switch pg. 28 3. Liftgate button 4. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 108 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. 39 • hazard switch • lane sense pg. 40 • forward collision warning pg. 32 12. Climate controls pg. 37 13. Shifter 14. Engine start/stop pg. 142 15. Speed control pg. 30 16. Opening the hood pg. 142 17. Power door locks 18. Power windows 19. Power mirror switch cont...

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    Instrument cluster 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) light - tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light - engine temperature warning light - ...

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    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* - park/headlight on indicator* - tow/haul indicator* - e...

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    Odometer messages eco - fuel saver indicator off low tire - low tire pressure eco-on - fuel saver indicator on nofuse* - fuse fault door - door ajar change oil* - change engine oil gascap - fuel cap fault glass - flipper glass ajar gate* - liftgate ajar * if equipped ** bulb check with key on contro...

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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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    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 fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the r...

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    To lock the vehicle: • both front door handles have lock buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle’s keyless enter-n-go™ key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle lock button to lock a...

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    Lock or unlock the liftgate • to lock the liftgate — with a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle. • to unlock/enter the liftgate — the liftgate passive entry unlock feature is b...

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    Accessory positions with engine off note: the following functions are with the driver’s foot off the brake pedal (transmission in park or neutral position). Starting with the ignition switch in the off position: • press the engine start/stop button once to change the ignition switch to the acc posit...

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    • a frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a ...

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    • this vehicle is equipped with supplemental side air bag inflatable curtains (sabic) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The sabic air bags, are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: srs airbag. • this vehicle is equipped with supp...

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    Child restraints • children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require th...

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    • in addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. • the center seating position in this ve- hicle has a single dedicated anchorage. Use anchorages c and d to install a child seat in the center position. Do not use anchorages b and c t...

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    3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat. 4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts,...

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    Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured ...

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    Memory seat • the memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating posi- tions, driver's outside mirror, and radio station preset settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel. • turn the ignition on. Adjust all memory profile settings, press the s (set)...

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    Height adjustment • ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat height. • ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height. Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat control...

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    To raise rear seatback • raise the seatback and lock it into place. Recliner adjustment • the rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull on the pull strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback. Warning! Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into pos...

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    Heated steering wheel • the steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting. • to access the heated steering wheel soft-key, touch the controls soft-key located on the uconnect ® display. • touch the soft-key once to turn the heating element on. Pre...

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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 sec- ond detent for headlights. • with the parking lights or low beam headlights on, pus...

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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 approximately five minutes. Heated mirrors • the mirror...

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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 approximately five minutes. Heated mirrors • the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature...

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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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    Electric park brake • your vehicle is equipped with an elec- tric parking brake system (epb) that offers simple operation, and some addi- tional features that make the parking brake more convenient and useful. • the parking brake switch is located in the center console. • to apply the parking brake ...

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    Cleaning the parksense® sensors • if “clean park assist sensors” appears in the electronic vehicle informa- tion center (evic), clean the parksense ® sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage t...

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    Parkview® rear back-up camera • you can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into reverse. The parkview ® rear back-up camera image will be displayed on the radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel. • if the radio display...

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    Venting sunroof • press and release the "vent" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “express vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During express vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch protection feature • this feature...

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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. 100 2. Uconnect ® voice command button pg. 103 3. Phone hang up button 4. Steering wheel audio controls (right) pg. 108 5. Steering wheel audio controls (left) pg. 108 6. Assist button pg. 53 7. 911 button pg. 53 electronics 44.

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    8. Uconnect ® 8.4 radio pg. 70 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” touch-screen • three hard-keys on either side of the display uconnect® 8.4a • 8.4” touch-screen • climate soft key in lower menu bar • hd button will not be visible on right side of screen when viewing am or fm • siriusxm travel link feature not listed withi...

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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 (u.S. Residents only) note: to unlock the full potential of uconnect ® access in your vehicle, you first need to register with uconnect ® access. 1. From the parked vehicle with the radio touch screen powered on, select the “apps” soft-key located near the bottom right-...

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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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    • select “close” to complete activation • pandora (www.Pandora.Com) • enter your pandora username/email address and password, then click “save” • slacker radio (www.Slacker.Com) • enter your slacker radio username/email address and password, then click “save” 3. Invite family and friends • invite fa...

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    7. The uconnect ® payment account will then ask for your “payment account pin”. After entering this four digit pin, touch the complete key to make the purchase. 8. You will receive a confirmation message that your purchase has been submitted. Touch the ok to end the process. Note: purchased apps can...

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    • media apps, information apps, and tools – organizes your uconnect ® access apps (when available) into three categories, depending on the type of app. • running apps – press this tab to see which apps are currently running. Maintaining your uconnect® access account reinstalling an app • you can eas...

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    Selling your vehicle • when you sell your vehicle, we recommend that you remove your uconnect ® access account information from the vehicle. You can do this using the radio touch screen in the vehicle or on the mopar owner connect website (www.Moparownerconnect.Com). Removing your account informatio...

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    3. Roadside assistance (if equipped) - if your vehicle is equipped with this feature and within wireless range, you may be able to connect to roadside assistance by pressing the “assist” button on the rearview mirror. You will be presented with assist care options. Make a selection by touching the p...

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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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    • to use this feature after the uconnect ® access app is downloaded, login using your user name and uconnect security pin. Touch the app button on your smartphone with the closed lock icon to lock the door, and touch the open lock icon to unlock the driver’s door. • you can set-up notifications for ...

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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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    Uconnect® access via mobile (if equipped, available on uconnect® 8.4a and 8.4an) • uconnect ® access via mobile offers additional apps such as aha, iheartradio, pandora and slacker radio. It uses your smartphone’s existing data plan to access uconnect system-enabled apps, which you can control using...

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    • each time you want to use a via mobile app in your vehicle, the uconnect access app must be running on your smartphone and the smartphone must be paired or connected to the radio. (bluetooth ® connection for android, usb cable for iphone). • if equipped, the via mobile apps can be found by selecti...

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    • via mobile apps can also be launched through voice recognition by pressing the vr button on the steering wheel and stating “launch” and then the name of the app. For example, you can say “launch aha via mobile.” note: for detailed information on how to use via mobile apps visit the mopar owner con...

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    Iheartradio iheartradio provides instant access to more than 1,500 live radio stations from across the country and allows listeners to create their own stations inspired by their favorite artists or songs. Electronics 61.

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    Pandora personalized stations launch instantly, with the input of a favorite artist, song, comedian or genre. The music genome project ® powers the personalization of pandora ® by using musicological "dna" and constant listener feedback to craft stations from a growing collection of more than a mill...

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    Slacker radio enjoy millions of songs and hundreds of expertly-programmed stations—on demand, online, on your smartphone, and now through uconnect access ® via mobile. Electronics 63.

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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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    • 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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    Bluetooth® • if using a bluetooth ® - equipped device, you may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's sound system. • press the media hard-key, then touch the source soft-key. Select bluetooth ® to change the mode to bluetooth ® if the device is paired, allowing the music from your portable ...

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    • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice command period. Steering wheel buttons • you can control many of your radio fe...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect® 5.0 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”, “tune to 95.5fm (preset 5) sate...

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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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    3. In the guidance menu, adjust the nav volume by touching the + or – nav volume adjustment soft-keys. Finding points of interest (poi) • from the main navigation menu, touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the points of interest soft-key. • select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary....

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    Setting your home location • touch the nav soft-key in the menu bar to access the navigation system and the main navigation menu. • touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the go home soft-key. • you may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from rec...

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    Adding a stop • to add a stop you must be navigating a route. • touch the menu soft-key to return to the main navigation menu. • touch the where to? Soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When another location has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as the first desti...

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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...

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    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 will automatically download your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone....

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    Voice text reply • uconnect ® phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone. • your mobile phone must be map (message access profile) compatible to support sms via bluetooth ® to use this feature. If the uconnect ® phone determines your phone is not compatible with sms messaging over...

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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 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 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 ® ” – required 1st voice command t...

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    Phone call initiation (requires that phone has been bluetooth ® paired with radio “dial 123-456-7890” (phone number) “call john smith mobile” (home, office, other) “redial” “show outgoing” (recent) “calls” call management “search for john smith” (any contact name in address book) “show (display list...

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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. S...

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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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    • 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 • 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...

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    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 will automatically download your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone....

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    Voice text reply • uconnect ® phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone. • your mobile phone must be map (message access profile) compatible to support sms via bluetooth ® to use this feature. If the uconnect ® phone determines your phone is not compatible with sms messaging over...

  • Page 106

    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....

  • Page 107

    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 command (vr) button am/fm & satellite band control media devices control t emperature control destination selection and v iew -y e lp ® general uco...

  • Page 108

    Voice command examples – uconnect® 8.4an 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 ® ” – required 1st voice command ...

  • Page 109

    Phone voice texting (available during trial period or if subscribed to uconnect ® access advantage) create a text message using voice command capability “send a message to john smith (123-456-7890)” “show messages” “listen to” (view) “number 4” “reply” “forward text” (message) “to john smith” (phone...

  • Page 110

    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 111

    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 112

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

  • Page 113

    • simultaneously press and hold both the homelink ® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. • 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 th...

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    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 115

    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 116

    • 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. Electronics 114.

  • Page 117

    Wireless charging pad — if equipped • your vehicle may be equipped with a wireless charging pad located inside the upper portion of the center con- sole. This charging pad is designed to wirelessly charge your qi enabled mo- bile phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic induction to transfer power...

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    Note: the initial adjustment will only need to be done once as long as only one mobile phone is used. If a different mobile phone is used, the cradle will need to be readjusted. • the led indicator will flash green while the mobile phone is charging. The qi enabled phone is able to function normally...

  • Page 119

    All wheel drive and four-wheel drive operation single range all wheel drive (awd) • this feature provides on-demand all- wheel drive (awd) with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. • under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction. • if the front whe...

  • Page 120

    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 121

    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 122

    Selec-terrain™ • selec-terrain™ combines the capa- bilities 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...

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    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 124

    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 125: Caution!

    Front-wheel drive (fwd) models • do not flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. • recreational towing (for two-wheel drive models) is allowed only if the front wheels are off the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow ...

  • Page 126: Caution!

    Caution! • do not dolly tow any 4wd vehicle. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a dolly is used when recreational towing. • tow only in a forward direction. Towing this vehicle backwards can cause severe damage to the transfer case. • the transmission must be in park ...

  • Page 127

    Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button or are no longer met during the shift, then the neut...

  • Page 128

    Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met prior to pressing the neutral (n) button or are no longer met during the shift, the neutral (...

  • Page 129

    Roadside assistance • dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for u.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian 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 th...

  • Page 130: 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 131: Warning!

    Engine temperature warning light • this light warns of an overheated engine condition. • if the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the a/c system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into neutral and idle the vehicle. If the...

  • Page 132

    - electronic throttle control (etc) light • this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. • if a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is pla...

  • Page 133: Caution!

    Resetting the light after servicing • turn the ignition switch to the on/run position (do not start engine). • fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds. • turn the ignition switch to the off/lock position. If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you ca...

  • Page 134

    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 135

    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 133.

  • Page 136

    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 137: 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 138: Caution!

    Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the proce- dures in this section carefully. ...

  • Page 139: Caution!

    Jump-starting procedure • connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negati...

  • Page 140: Warning!

    Warning! • when temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start....

  • Page 141

    T o wing a dis abled vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground 2wd models 4wd models flat t ow none if transmission is operable: • t ransmission in neutral • 30 mph max speed (48 km/h) • 30 miles (48 km) max distance • t ransmission in p ark • t ransfer case in neutral • t ow in forward directi...

  • Page 142: 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 143

    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 144: 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 145

    Engine c omp ar tment 2.4l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 143.

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    3.2l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 144.

  • Page 147

    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 technology) meeting the requirements of chrysler material standard ms-12106. 7.2 quarts (6.8 ...

  • Page 148: Caution!

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with hybrid or...

  • Page 149

    Note: under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, whichever comes first. Once a month or before a long trip: • check engine oil level • check windshield washer fluid level • check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damag...

  • Page 150

    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 151: Arning!

    W arning! • y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. • failure to properly inspect and m...

  • Page 152

    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 153

    Fuses maintaining your vehicle 151.

  • Page 154

    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 stamp...

  • Page 155

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description m10 15 amp blue ignition off draw — vehicle enter- tainment system (iod-ves), satellite digital audio receiver (sdars), dvd, hands-free module (hfm), radio, antenna (ant), universal garage door opener (ugdo), vanity lamp (vanity lp) m11 10 amp red (ignitio...

  • Page 156: Caution!

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini-fuse description m26 10 amp red power mirror switch (pwr mirr sw), driver window switch (drvr wind sw) m27 10 amp red ignition switch (ign sw), window module (win mod) m28 10 amp red next generation controller (ngc), transmission feed (trans feed), j1962 m29 10 amp red occ...

  • Page 157: 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 158: 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 159: 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 160

    Reporting safety defects in the united states • if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. • if nhtsa receives...

  • Page 161

    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 162

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . .31 air conditioning . . . . .35, 36, 37, 38 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 all wheel drive (awd) . . . . . . . .117 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . .129 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .13 autom...

  • Page 163

    High beam/low beam select (dimmer) switch . . . . . . . . . .27 homelink ® (garage door opener) . .110 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . .8 indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 interior and instrument lights . . .7, 45 intermittent wipers (delay wipers) . .29 introduction . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 164

    Steering tilt column . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 wheel, heated . . . . . . . . . . .26 steering wheel audio controls . . .108 stuck, freeing. . . . . . . . . . . . .140 temperature control, automatic (atc) . . . . . . . . . . .37 theft system arming. . . . . . . . . .13 theft system disarming . . . ...

  • Page 165

    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. 23 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? • uconnect ® 5.0 pg. 64 • uconnect ® 8.4a pg. 70 • uconnect ® 8.4an pg. 88 • how do i activate the audio jack...

  • Page 166

    Off-road capabilities • how do i shift into different four-wheel drive selections? Pg. 117 utility • how do i know how much i can tow with my jeep cherokee? Pg. 122 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 127 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 132 • how do ...

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    Notes 165.

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  • Page 171: 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 172: Download A Free

    User guide jeep.Com 14kl74-926-aa cherokee first 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, keyword...