Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE User manual

Cherokee
OWNER’S MANUAL
2016 Cherokee
Fourth Edition
Printed in U.S.A.
16KL74-126-AD
©2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
2016
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................121
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................319
5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................479
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................625
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................667
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................747
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................753
10 INDEX .....................................................................765
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION ........................4
䡵ROLLOVER WARNING ...................4
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7
䡵VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained
technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing
better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is
out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles
may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
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control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro-
vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the
U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing
seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or
more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by
two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
Rollover Warning Label
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in damage to your
vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual,
you may miss important information. Observe all Warn-
ings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind-
shield. The VIN number also is stamped into the right
front body, on the right front seat cross member. With the
seat in the rear most position a flap in the carpet can be
cut open and lifted to reveal the VIN. It also appears on
the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the
title.
The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side
of the engine block.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped. .12
▫Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............13
▫RKE Key Fob — If Equipped ..............14
▫Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........15
▫General Information ....................16
䡵SENTRY KEY ..........................17
▫Replacement RKE Key Fobs ..............18
▫Customer RKE Key Fob Programming .......19
▫General Information ....................19
䡵VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .19
▫Rearming Of The System ................19
▫To Arm The System ....................20
▫To Disarm The System ...................20
▫Security System Manual Override ...........22
䡵ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................22
䡵REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........22
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........23
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............24
▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
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▫Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ......25
▫RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement ..........26
▫General Information ....................30
䡵REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .31
▫How To Use Remote Start ................31
▫Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) Or Driver Information
Display (DID) — If Equipped ..............32
▫To Enter Remote Start Mode...............33
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle .............................33
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ..............................34
▫Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped .34
▫Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ................35
▫General Information ....................35
䡵DOOR LOCKS .........................35
▫Manual Door Locks .....................35
▫Power Door Locks .....................37
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................38
䡵KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ....40
▫General Information ....................45
䡵WINDOWS ...........................46
▫Power Windows .......................46
▫Wind Buffeting .......................49
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䡵LIFTGATE ............................49
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............51
䡵OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........53
▫Important Safety Precautions ..............54
▫Seat Belt Systems ......................55
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........68
▫Child Restraints .......................92
▫Transporting Pets .....................114
䡵ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .114
䡵SAFETY TIPS .........................115
▫Transporting Passengers .................115
▫Exhaust Gas .........................116
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................117
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .........................119
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Key Fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry feature, (refer to ⬙Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry⬙in ⬙Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle⬙for further information).
Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the ON/RUN position.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the RKE Key Fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are: OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE: In case the ignition does not change with the
push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a low or
dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be
used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side
(side opposite of the emergency key) of the RKE Key Fob
against the engine START/STOP button and push to
operate the ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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RKE Key Fob — If Equipped
The RKE Key Fob also contains an emergency key, which
stores in the rear of the RKE Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go
dead. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the face of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal (IGNM System)
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NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running), a chime will
sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF
position. In addition to the chime, the ignition or acces-
sory on message will display in the cluster.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmis-
sion into REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn
the engine OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always make sure
the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, re-
move the RKE Key Fob from the vehicle and lock
the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
(Continued)
Emergency Key Removal (Keyless Push Button Ignition
System)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
RKE Key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
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NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system a factory-mated RKE Key Fob, a Keyless Push
Button Ignition and a RF receiver to prevent unauthor-
ized vehicle operation. Therefore, only RKE Key Fobs
that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start
and operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the
engine to crank with an invalid RKE Key Fob.
After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the system. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,
it indicates that someone tried to use an invalid RKE Key
Fob to start the engine. Either of these conditions will
result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the system.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Do not make modifications or alterations to the
immobilizer system. Modifications or alterations to
the immobilization system may result in a loss of
security protection.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the RKE Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement RKE Key Fobs
NOTE: Only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a RKE Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle,
it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Always remove the RKE Key Fobs from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
•For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF position.
NOTE: Duplication of RKE Key Fobs may be performed
at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of pro-
gramming a blank RKE Key Fob to the vehicle electron-
ics. A blank RKE Key Fob is one that has never been
programmed.
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System ser-
viced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
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