2019 Jeep Cheroke Owner’s Manual

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee was a big update to the famous American SUV. It combined tough off-road capabilities with modern styling and high-tech features. This small crossover made a strong first impression with a redesigned front fascia that included a more modern grille and headlight layout while keeping the Jeep look. The Cherokee came with a variety of fuel-efficient and powerful engines, including a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a powerful 3.2-liter V6, and a brand-new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that improved performance and economy. The interior of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee has been upgraded with high-quality materials and an easy-to-use infotainment system, making it a flexible and capable choice for both on-road and off-road activities.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer
   • Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
   • The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display.
3. Speedometer
   • Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Fuel Gauge
   • The fuel gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN mode.
   • The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Temperature Gauge
   • The temperature gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
   • The gauge will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather or up-mountain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.

WARNING: A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
CAUTION: Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service.
NOTE: The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check when the ignition is first cycled.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster display, which offers useful information to the driver. With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument cluster display is designed to display important information about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster display can show you how systems are working and give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel-mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make selections and adjustments.

Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.

1. Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2. Instrument Cluster Display Screen

The instrument cluster display menu items consist of the following:

• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist — If Equipped
• Fuel Economy
• Trip Info
• Stop/Start
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup

The system allows the driver to select information by push-ing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel:

• Up Arrow Button: Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus.
• Down Arrow Button: Push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus.
• Right Arrow Button: Push and release the right arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
• Left Arrow Button: Push and release the left arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
• OK Button: Push the OK button to access/select the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the OK button to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.

Oil Change Reset — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi-cator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, depending upon your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and release the OK button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure.

Oil Life Reset

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the ON/RUN mode (do not start the engine).
2. Navigate to the Oil Life submenu in Vehicle Info in the instrument cluster display.
3. Push and hold the OK button until the gauge resets to 100%.

Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset Procedure

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, place the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position.
   NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system does not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
NOTE: The instrument cluster display menu items are displayed in the center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may vary depending on your vehicle’s features.

Speedometer
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the speedometer menu icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button to toggle units (mph or km/h) of the speedometer.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system does not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

Vehicle Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Vehicle Info menu icon is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the left or right arrow button to scroll through the information submenus and push and release the OK button to select or reset the resettable submenus.

• Tire Pressure: This menu option will display the current tire pressure. A low tire will be highlighted in red.
• Coolant Temperature: This menu option will display the current coolant temperature of the vehicle.
• Transmission Temperature: This menu will display the current transmission temperature of the vehicle.
• Oil Life: This menu option will display the current oil life of the vehicle.
• Oil Temperature: This menu option will display the current oil temperature level of the vehicle.
• Battery Voltage: This menu option will display the current voltage level of the battery.

Driver Assist
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Driver Assist menu title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current ACC and LaneSense system settings. The information displayed depends on the status of ACC and LaneSense. Push the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) on/off button (located on the steering wheel) until one of the following displays in the instrument cluster display:

Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”

Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise Control Ready.” Push and release the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the instrument cluster display:

ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the instrument cluster. The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC activity occurs, which may include any of the following:

• Distance Setting Change
• System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off
• ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning

NOTE: The instrument cluster display will return to the last display selected after five seconds of no ACC display activity.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current Lane-Sense system settings. The information displayed depends on the LaneSense system status and the conditions that need to be met. Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

Fuel Economy
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Fuel Economy menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Toggle the left or right arrow button to select the screen with or without the current fuel economy display. Push and hold the OK button to reset the average fuel economy feature.

• Range – The display shows the estimated distance (mi or km) that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. When the Range value is less than 10 miles (16 km) estimated driving distance, the Range display will change to a “LOW FUEL” message. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW FUEL” message and a new Range value will display. The range cannot be reset through the OK button.
  NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the Range displayed value.
• Average – The display shows the average fuel economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/L) since the last reset.
• Current – This display shows the current fuel economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/L) form while driving.

Trip Info
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Trip menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display. Toggle the left or right arrow button to select Trip A or Trip B. The Trip information will display the following:

• Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km) traveled for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
• Average Fuel Economy – This shows the average fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km or km/L) of Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
• Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time of travel since Trip A or Trip B has been reset. Hold the OK button to reset feature information.

Stop/Start – If Equipped
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Stop/Start menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display.

Audio
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Audio menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster display.

Stored Messages
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Messages Menu Icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages. Pushing the left or right arrow button will allow you to scroll through the stored messages.

Screen Setup
Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Screen Setup Menu Icon/Title is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button to enter the submenus and follow the prompts on the screen as needed. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location where that information is displayed.

Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical system and status of the vehicle battery. In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing power to or turning off nonessential electrical loads. Load reduction is only active when the engine is running. It will display a message if there is a risk of battery depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current drive cycle. When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the instrument cluster display. These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE

1. The charging system is independent of load reduction. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the charging system continuously.
2. If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Battery Charge Warning Light” in “Warning Lights And Mes-sages” located in this section for further information.

The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped), and vehicle functions which can be affected by load reduction:

• Heated Seats/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 150W Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System

Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the following conditions:

• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads are larger than the capability of the charging system. The charging system is still functioning properly.
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g. HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights, overloaded power outlets +12V, 150W, USB ports) during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing, frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio systems, alarms, and similar devices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time (weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on when the vehicle was parked.
• The battery was used for an extended period with the engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, +12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game consoles, and similar devices.

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