Jeep Cherokee 2020 Owner's Manual

2020

OWNER’S MANUAL

Cherokee

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 transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reexes 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 optional 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 specications, and/or make additions to

or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT

Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions.

Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained personnel. The following must be observed during installation.

The positive power connection should be made directly to the baery and fused as close to the baery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative baery connection. This connection should not be fused.

Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may aect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable.

Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).

All installations should be checked for possible interference between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.

WARNING:

Operating, servicing and maintaining a

passenger vehicle or o-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................13

2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE .........................................................................................................................................16

3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..............................................................................................................137

4 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................................................167

5 STARTING AND OPERATING ......................................................................................................................................................261

6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..............................................................................................................................................................393

7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................438

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................501

9 MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................................................................................................................................512

10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .............................................................................................................................................................586

11 INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................................................591

INTRODUCTION

 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................13

 ROLLOVER WARNING ...................................................14

 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .......................................15

 Essential Information ....................................................15

 Symbols...........................................................................15

 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .......................................15

 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ............ 15

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

 VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED......................16

 KEYS .....................................................................................18

 Key Fob ...........................................................................18

 IGNITION SWITCH ...........................................................24

 Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped........24

 Keyless Enter-N-Go Ignition — If Equipped.............25

 Vehicle On Message .....................................................27

 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED.......... 28

 How To Use Remote Start ............................................28

 Remote Start Cancel Message On The Instrument

Cluster Display ..............................................................29

 To Enter Remote Start Mode........................................ 29

 To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The

Vehicle ............................................................................30

 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle.............................................................................30

 Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped ........30

 Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer Activation —

If Equipped.....................................................................31

 General Information ......................................................31

 SENTRY KEY .......................................................................32

 Key Programming ........................................................32

 Replacement Keys..........................................................32

 Irregular Operation .......................................................33

 General Information ......................................................34

 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ..........34

 To Arm The System ......................................................35

 To Disarm The System .................................................35

 Rearming Of The System..............................................36

 Security System Manual Override ..............................36

 DOORS .................................................................................36

 Manual Door Locks .......................................................36

 Power Door Locks ........................................................37

 Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry ........................38

 Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ...............................43

 Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......................43

 Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear

Doors ..............................................................................43

 SEATS ..................................................................................44

 Manual Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped ........45

 Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ................................47

 Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ......50

 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped...........................52

 Heated Seats — If Equipped ........................................55

 Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................57

 HEAD RESTRAINTS ..........................................................58

 Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ....................58

 Rear Head Restraints ....................................................59

 STEERING WHEEL ............................................................61

 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............................61

 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ..................... 61

 MIRRORS ............................................................................62

 Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ..................62

 Electrochromic Mirror — If Equipped .......................63

 Outside Mirrors ............................................................64

 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................................65

 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors..........................................65

 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................66

 Multifunction Lever .....................................................66

 Headlight Switch ...........................................................67

 Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped .....67

 High/Low Beam Switch...............................................67

 Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If

Equipped ........................................................................67

 Flash-To-Pass..................................................................68

 Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......................68

 Parking Lights ................................................................68

 Headlights On With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only)........................................69

 Headlight Time Delay...................................................69

 Lights-On Reminder .....................................................69

 Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................................70

 Turn Signals....................................................................70

 Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............................71

 Battery Saver...................................................................71

 INTERIOR LIGHTS.............................................................71

 Interior Courtesy Lights ...............................................72

 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......................74

 Windshield Wiper Operation ......................................74

 Intermittent Wiper System ...........................................76

 Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped .........................77

 Rear Window Wiper/Washer......................................78

 Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ................79

 CLIMATE CONTROLS ......................................................79

 Manual Climate Control Overview ............................79

 Automatic Climate Control Overview .......................91

 Climate Control Functions ......................................... 100

 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped ......................................................................101

 Operating Tips ............................................................101

 WINDOWS ........................................................................104

 Power Window Controls............................................104

 Auto-Down Feature ...................................................105

 Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection ........105

 Reset Auto-Up.............................................................. 106

 Window Lockout Switch ............................................106

 Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 107

 POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF

EQUIPPED ........................................................................107

 Opening Sunroof .........................................................109

 Venting Sunroof...........................................................109

 Closing Sunroof ...........................................................109

 Wind Buffeting ............................................................ 110

 Opening Power Shade ................................................110

 Closing Power Shade ..................................................110

 Pinch Protect Feature ..................................................111

 Sunroof Maintenance ..................................................111

 Ignition Off Operation ................................................111

 HOOD ................................................................................112

 Opening The Hood......................................................112

 Closing The Hood........................................................113

 LIFTGATE ..........................................................................113

 Opening.........................................................................113

 Closing...........................................................................115

 Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped .........................116

 Cargo Area Features....................................................118

 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ..............120

 Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®.........120

 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming..................123

 Using HomeLink®.......................................................124

 Security..........................................................................124

 Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................125

 General Information ....................................................126

 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...............................................126

 Storage...........................................................................126

 Cupholders ...................................................................130

 Sun Visors ....................................................................131

 Power Outlets...............................................................131

 Power Inverter — If Equipped .................................134

 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED .................135

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............................................... 137

 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...............................138

 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .............................140

 Instrument Cluster Display Location And

Controls.........................................................................140

 Oil Life Reset — If Equipped .....................................142

 Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ................143

 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —

Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If

Equipped ......................................................................149

 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ........................151

 Red Warning Lights ....................................................151

 Yellow Warning Lights...............................................156

 Yellow Indicator Lights ..............................................160

 Green Indicator Lights................................................161

 White Indicator Lights ................................................162

 Blue Indicator Lights...................................................164

 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ...........164

 Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)

Cybersecurity ...............................................................164

 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAMS ......................................................................165

SAFETY

 SAFETY FEATURES .........................................................167

 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................................167

 Electronic Brake Control System ...............................168

 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..................................183

 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped .........183

 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation —

If Equipped...................................................................190

 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...............195

 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........................202

 Occupant Restraint Systems Features ......................202

 Important Safety Precautions.....................................202

 Seat Belt Systems .........................................................203

 Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS).....................217

 Child Restraints............................................................237

 Transporting Pets.........................................................256

 SAFETY TIPS......................................................................256

 Transporting Passengers ............................................256

 Exhaust Gas ..................................................................257

 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..........................................................................257

 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside

The Vehicle ...................................................................260

STARTING AND OPERATING

 STARTING THE ENGINE ..............................................261

 Normal Starting — Gasoline Engine ........................262

 Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C) ...262

 Extended Park Starting...............................................262

 If Engine Fails To Start ...............................................263

 After Starting................................................................263

 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED...............263

 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .............264

 PARKING BRAKE ............................................................265

 Electric Park Brake (EPB) ..........................................265

 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ....................................270

 Key Ignition Park Interlock........................................271

 Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System............272

 Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission.......................272

 Gear Ranges..................................................................273

 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ............................280

 1-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) — If Equipped ...280

 2-Speed Four-Wheel Drive (4x4) — If Equipped ....280

 Shift Positions............................................................... 281

 Shifting Procedures .....................................................282

 Rear Electronic Locker (E-Locker) System — If

Equipped.......................................................................284

 SELEC-TERRAIN ..............................................................286

 Description....................................................................286

 POWER STEERING ..........................................................287

 STOP/START SYSTEM ....................................................288

 Automatic Mode ..........................................................288

 Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not

Autostop........................................................................289

 To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode ........290

 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System........291

 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System ........291

 System Malfunction.....................................................291

 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .............................292

 To Activate....................................................................293

 To Set A Desired Speed...............................................293

 To Vary The Speed Setting .........................................293

 To Accelerate For Passing...........................................294

 To Resume Speed ........................................................294

 To Deactivate ...............................................................294

 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF

EQUIPPED .........................................................................295

 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation.............297

 Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............297

 To Set A Desired ACC Speed.....................................298

To Activate/Deactivate ..............................................298



 To Cancel ......................................................................299

 To Turn Off...................................................................300

 Resume..........................................................................300

 To Vary The Speed Setting.........................................300

 Setting The Following Distance In ACC ..................302

 Overtake Aid ................................................................305

 ACC Operation At Stop..............................................305

 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ....................306

 Display Warnings And Maintenance .......................307

 Precautions While Driving With ACC .....................309

 General Information....................................................312

 Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode ..........312

 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF

EQUIPPED ........................................................................315

 ParkSense Sensors .......................................................316

 ParkSense Display .......................................................316

 ParkSense Warning Display ......................................320

 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........................321

 Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System.....321

 Cleaning The ParkSense System ...............................321

 ParkSense System Usage Precautions ......................322

 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF

EQUIPPED .........................................................................323

 ParkSense Sensors........................................................324

 ParkSense Display .......................................................325

 ParkSense Warning Display.......................................330

 Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........................330

 Service The ParkSense Park Assist System..............331

 Cleaning The ParkSense System................................331

 ParkSense System Usage Precautions.......................332

 PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF

EQUIPPED .........................................................................333

 Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park

Assist System................................................................334

 Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/

Display ..........................................................................335

 Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/

Display ..........................................................................344

 Exiting The Parking Space..........................................353

 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ......................................359

 LaneSense Operation...................................................359

 Turning LaneSense On Or Off ...................................360

 LaneSense Warning Message.....................................361

 Changing LaneSense Status .......................................366

 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ......................366

 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..........................................368

 VEHICLE LOADING .......................................................371

 Certification Label .......................................................371

 TRAILER TOWING ..........................................................373

 Common Towing Definitions ....................................373

 Trailer Hitch Classification ........................................375

 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight

Ratings) ......................................................................... 376

 Trailer And Tongue Weight ......................................377

 Towing Requirements.................................................378

 Towing Tips .................................................................381

 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) .....................................................382

 Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ........382

 Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Models...........................................................................383

 Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 1-Speed

Power Transfer Unit....................................................384

 Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models With 2-Speed

Power Transfer Unit....................................................384

 DRIVING TIPS...................................................................388

 On-Road Driving Tips ................................................388

 Off-Road Driving Tips ................................................389

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS.................................393

 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ............393

 General Information ....................................................398

 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................................................399

 Replacement Bulbs ......................................................399

 Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............................................399

 FUSES ..................................................................................400

 General Information ....................................................400

 Underhood Fuses.........................................................401

 Interior Fuses................................................................408

 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..............................409

 Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage............................409

 Preparations For Jacking.............................................411

 Jacking Instructions .....................................................412

 Road Tire Installation..................................................417

 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED.............................417

 Tire Service Kit Storage...............................................418

 Tire Service Kit Components And Operation .........418

 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions ..........................420

 Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .........................421

 JUMP STARTING..............................................................426

 Preparations For Jump Start.......................................427

 Jump Starting Procedure ............................................428

 REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED ........429

 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..................................430

 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ......................................430

 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ......................................431

 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ................................432

 Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models............................434

 4x4 Models With 1–Speed Power Transfer Unit.....435

 4x4 Models With 2–Speed Power Transfer Unit.....435

 Recovery Strap — If Equipped ..................................436

 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS) ................................................................................437

 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ................................437

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

 SCHEDULED SERVICING .............................................438

 Maintenance Plan ........................................................439

 Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ...............................441

 ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................................442

 2.0L Engine ..................................................................442

 2.4L Engine ..................................................................443

 3.2L Engine ..................................................................444

 Checking Oil Level ......................................................445

 Adding Washer Fluid ................................................445

 Maintenance-Free Battery ..........................................446

 Pressure Washing ........................................................447

 DEALER SERVICE ...........................................................447

 Engine Oil ....................................................................447

 Engine Oil Filter ...........................................................450

 Engine Air Cleaner Filter............................................450

 Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................................452

 Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................................454

 Body Lubrication .........................................................457

 Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................................458

 Exhaust System ...........................................................462

 Cooling System ............................................................464

 Brake System ...............................................................468

 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .................470

 RAISING THE VEHICLE .................................................471

 TIRES ..................................................................................471

 Tire Safety Information ...............................................471

 Tires — General Information ....................................481

 Tire Types .....................................................................487

 Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................................488

 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.....................................490

 Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .................................491

 Tire Rotation Recommendations ...............................493

 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM

TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...............................................494

 Treadwear.....................................................................494

 Traction Grades ...........................................................495

 Temperature Grades ...................................................495

 STORING THE VEHICLE................................................495

 BODYWORK...................................................................... 496

 Protection From Atmospheric Agents......................496

 Body And Underbody Maintenance.........................497

 Preserving The Bodywork.......................................... 497

 INTERIORS .......................................................................498

 Seats And Fabric Parts ................................................498

 Plastic And Coated Parts............................................499

 Leather Parts ................................................................499

 Glass Surfaces ..............................................................500

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ......................501

 BRAKE SYSTEM................................................................502

 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.......502

 Torque Specifications..................................................502

 FUEL REQUIREMENTS...................................................504

 2.0L Engine ...................................................................504

 2.4L & 3.2L Engines .....................................................504

 Reformulated Gasoline ...............................................504

 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................................505

 Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles............505

 CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ................505

 MMT In Gasoline .........................................................506

 Materials Added To Fuel............................................506

 Fuel System Cautions..................................................506

 Carbon Monoxide Warnings......................................507

 FLUID CAPACITIES.........................................................508

 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..........................................509

 Engine............................................................................509

 Chassis...........................................................................511

MULTIMEDIA

 UCONNECT SYSTEMS ...................................................512

 DRAG & DROP MENU BAR...........................................512

 CYBERSECURITY ............................................................513

 UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................................................514

 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect

3 Settings.......................................................................514

 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect

4 Personal Settings.......................................................528

 Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect

4C/4C NAV Settings...................................................544

 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF

EQUIPPED ........................................................................562

 Radio Operation ..........................................................562

 Media Mode .................................................................562

 AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ........... 563

 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..........564

 Regulatory And Safety Information .........................564

 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK

TIPS ....................................................................................566

 Introducing Uconnect .................................................566

 Get Started ....................................................................567

 Basic Voice Commands ..............................................568

 Radio .............................................................................568

 Media.............................................................................570

 Phone.............................................................................572

 Voice Text Reply ..........................................................573

 Climate ..........................................................................574

 Navigation (4C NAV) .................................................576

 SiriusXM Guardian™ (4C/4C NAV) — If

Equipped.......................................................................577

 Register (4C/4C NAV)................................................578

 Vehicle Health Report/Alert (4C/4C NAV) ..........578

 Mobile App (4C/4C NAV).........................................578

 SiriusXM® Travel Link (4C NAV) ............................579

 Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped .................................580

 Using Do Not Disturb ................................................581

 Android Auto™ — If Equipped ...............................582

 Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped ...............................583

 General Information ....................................................585

 Additional Information...............................................585

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR

VEHICLE ...........................................................................586

 Prepare For The Appointment...................................586

 Prepare A List...............................................................586

 Be Reasonable With Requests ....................................586

 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .........................................586

 FCA US LLC Customer Center..................................587

 FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ..........................587

 In Mexico Contact........................................................587

 Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ..........................587

 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech

Impaired (TDD/TTY) .................................................588

 Service Contract ..........................................................588

 WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................589

 MOPAR® PARTS ..............................................................589

 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...................................589

 In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.......589

 In Canada ......................................................................590

 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ...................................590

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience. When driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to

operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer oriented documents. In the Warranty Information, available online, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Informa-

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tion, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that an authorized dealer knows your 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 control.

Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the US 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.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

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.

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information on the symbols used in your vehicle.

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 Warnings and Cautions.

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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED

Access your Owner’s Information right through your Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen system (if equipped).

To access the Vehicle User Guide on your Uconnect Touchscreen: Press the Uconnect Apps button. From there, press the Vehicle User Guide icon on your touchscreen. No Ucon- nect registration is required.

Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User

Guide Touchscreen Icon

NOTE:

Vehicle User Guide features are not available while the vehicle is moving. If you try to access while the vehicle is in motion, the system will display: Feature not available while the vehicle is in motion.

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Pre-Installed Features

• Your User Guide — Updated in real-time

• Touchscreen convenience

• Maintenance schedules and information

• Comprehensive icon & symbol glossary

• Available when and where you need it

• Customizable interface

• Multilingual

Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you will be able to explore your warranty information and radio manual when and where you need them. Your Uconnect system displays the Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to assist in better understanding your vehicle. There’s no app to download, no phone to connect and no external device needed for playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the year, in real-time, so it never goes out of date.

Features/Benefits

• Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen radio

• Enhanced search and browsing capability

• Robust NAV application — If Equipped

• Add selected topics to a fast-access Favorites category

• Icon and symbol glossary

• Warranty information

• Crucial driver information and assistance:

• Operating Instructions

• Warranty Information

• Fluid Level Standards

• Maintenance Schedules

• Emergency Procedures

• 911 Contact and More

TIP:

When viewing a topic, tap the star icon to add it to your Favorites, for easy access in the future.

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KEYS

Key Fob

The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired position. The key fob also contains an emergency key, which is stored in the rear of the key fob.

Key Fob For Standard Ignition

Your vehicle may be equipped with a keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP ignition button system. The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.

NOTE:

The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.

Key Fob For Keyless Ignition Key Fob With Emergency Key

1 — Liftgate Button 2 — Unlock Button 3 — Lock Button 4 — Remote Start Button 5 — PANIC Button

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1 — Emergency Key 2 — Key Fob

In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to the instrument cluster, which will display directions to follow.

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In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the START/STOP ignition button and push to operate the ignition switch.

NOTE:

Improper disposal of key fob batteries may be harmful to the environment. Please see an authorized dealer for proper battery disposal.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel.

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

NOTE:

If the vehicle is unlocked using the interior door panel, and no door is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped, the security alarm will arm. To change the current setting, refer to "Uconnect Settings" in "Multimedia" for further information.

The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.

1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver's door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

NOTE:

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors and liftgate.

The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” located in “Multimedia” for further programmable information.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry

If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, otherwise the doors will stay locked.

Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote Control

The replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for

further information.

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.

1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical

latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

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Emergency Key Removal

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Emergency Key Removal

2. Separating key fob halves requires screw removal (if

equipped), and gently prying the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over

(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,

located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together, reposition and secure the screw.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.

NOTE:

Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle.

Request For Additional Key Fobs

NOTE:

Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

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WARNING!

• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.

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 Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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 operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d`Innovation, Science and Economic Development applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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IGNITION SWITCH

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 positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the ON/RUN position.

Ignition Switch

1 — OFF 2 — ACC (Accessory) 3 — ON/RUN 4 — START

Keyless Enter-N-Go Ignition — If Equipped

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.

The push button ignition operating modes are OFF, ACC, ON/RUN, and START.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or depleted battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the START/STOP ignition button and push to operate the ignition switch.

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START/STOP Ignition Button

1 — OFF 2 — ACC 3 — ON/RUN

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The push button ignition can be placed in the following modes:

OFF

• The engine is stopped.

• Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking, alarm, etc.) are still available.

ACC

• Engine is not started.

• Some electrical devices are available.

ON/RUN

• Driving position.

• All the electrical devices are available.

START

• Start the engine.

NOTE:

The vehicle will not start if the key fob is located inside the cargo area and the liftgate is opened.

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

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CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

NOTE:

For further information, refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And Operating."

Vehicle On Message

When opening the driver's door and the ignition is in ON/ RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the chime, the message “Ignition or Accessory ON” will display in the cluster.

NOTE:

The power window switches and power sunroof (if equipped) will remain active for three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete stop, then shift the automatic transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, place the engine in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

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Jeep Cherokee 2020 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED

KEYS

Key Fob

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With Remote Control

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Request For Additional Key Fobs

General Information

IGNITION SWITCH

Ignition Node Module (IGNM) — If Equipped

Keyless Enter-N-Go Ignition — If Equipped

Vehicle On Message