Jeep Cherokee (2019 year). Manual

Instrument Cluster Descriptions

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. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Dis-
play” within this section for further information.

3. Speedometer

• Indicates vehicle speed.

Premium Instrument Cluster

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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 engine coolant tem-

perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates 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 your authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot engine cooling system could dam-
age 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 your
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 informa-
tion 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 sys-
tems are working and give you warnings when they aren’t.

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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 selec-
tions and adjustments.

Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls

The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.

Base Instrument Cluster Display

1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen

Premium Instrument Cluster Display

1 – Instrument Cluster Display Controls
2 – Instrument Cluster Display Screen

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The instrument cluster display menu items consist of the
following:
• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist — If Equipped
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop/Start
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing 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 down-
ward through the main menu and submenus.

Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons

1 — Left Arrow Button

4 — OK Button

2 — Up Arrow Button

5 — Down Arrow Button

3 — Right Arrow Button

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• 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 is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator 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, dependent upon your
personal driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you cycle the ignition to 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 fol-
lowing procedure.

Oil Life Reset

1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the

ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to
the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Navigate to

⬙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, push and release the

ENGINE START/STOP button and place the ignition to
the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times

within ten seconds.

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3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the

ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the igni-
tion to the OFF/LOCK position.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you

start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items

NOTE:

The instrument cluster display menu items display

in the center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may
vary depending on your vehicle 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.

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.

• Oil Life: This menu option will display the current oil

life of the vehicle.

• Coolant Temperature: This menu option will display

the current coolant temperature of the vehicle.

• Oil Temperature: This menu option will display the

current oil temperature level of the vehicle.

• Transmission Temperature: This menu will display

the current transmission temperature of the vehicle.

• Battery Voltage: This menu option will display the

current voltage level of the battery.

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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.

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LaneSense — If Equipped

The instrument cluster display displays the current Lane-
Sense system settings. The information displayed depends
on 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 current fuel economy
display. Push and hold the OK button to reset 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. 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 follow-
ing:
• Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km) traveled

for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.

• Average Fuel Economy – 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.

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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 instru-
ment 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.

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Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items

Upper Left

• None

• Compass

• Outside Temp. (default)

• Time

• Range

• Average Econ (MPG, km/L or L/100km)

• Current Econ (MPG, km/L or L/100km)

• Trip A Distance

• Trip B Distance

Upper Right

• None

• Compass (default)

• Outside Temp.

• Time

• Range

• Average Econ (MPG, km/L or L/100km)

• Current Econ (MPG, km/L or L/100km)

• Trip A Distance

• Trip B Distance

Center

• None

• Compass

• Outside Temp.

• Time

• Range

• Average Econ (MPG, km/L or L/100km)

• Current Econ (MPG, km/L or L/100km)

• Trip A Distance

• Trip B Distance

• Audio Information

• Speedometer

• Menu Title (default)

Favorite Menus

• Speedometer

• Vehicle Info

• Driver Assist (show/hide)

• Fuel Economy (show/hide)

• Trip Info (show/hide)

• Stop/Start

• Audio (show/hide)

• (Stored) Messages

• Screen Setup

• Speed Warning

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Odometer

• On (default)

• Off

Gear Display — If Equipped With A Premium Cluster

• Full (default)

• Single

Defaults (defaults: Outside Temp UL, Compass UR, Center
Menu Title)

• Restore

• Cancel

Speed Warning

Push and release the up or down arrow button until the
Speed Warning Menu icon/title is highlighted in the
instrument cluster display. Push and release the OK button
to enter speed warning. Use the up or down arrow button
to select a desired speed, then push and release the OK
button to set the speed. When the set speed is just
exceeded, a single chime will sound along with a pop up
message of speed warning exceeded. When the set speed is
exceeded by 2 mph (3km/h) or more, the indicator will
light up yellow and flash along with a continuous chime (
until the speed is no longer exceeded).

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 non-essential 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.

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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:
• The charging system is independent from load reduc-

tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.

• 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 effected 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 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) dur-
ing certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).

• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-

cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices.

• 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.

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• 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 cleaner’s, game
consoles and similar devices.

What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)

During a trip:
• Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:

– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior).
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V,

150W, USB ports.

– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature).
– Check the audio settings (volume).

After a trip:
• Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad-

ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys-
tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and
Ignition Off Draw currents).

• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time

and parking time).

• The vehicle should have service performed if the mes-

sage is still present during consecutive trips and the
evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not
help to identify the cause.

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instru-
ment panel together with a dedicated message and/or
acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are
indicative and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the infor-
mation contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure indica-
tion. All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some tell-
tales are optional and may not appear.

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Red Warning Lights

— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

This light indicates when the driver or passenger seat belt
is unbuckled. When the ignition is first placed in the
ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and if the driver’s
seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will
turn on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will
flash or remain on continuously and a chime will sound.

Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for
further information.

— Air Bag Warning Light

This light indicates a fault with the air bag, and will turn on
for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position.
This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault
with the air bag has been detected, it will stay on until the
fault is cleared. If the light is either not on during startup,
stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system
inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

— Brake Warning Light

This light monitors various brake functions, including
brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the
brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake
is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is
a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.

If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the
Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake,
and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.

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

The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.

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NOTE:

The light may flash momentarily during sharp

cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions.
The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake
fluid level checked.

If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It
will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate
repair to the ABS system is required.

Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by your authorized dealer.

The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is

applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.

— Battery Charge Warning Light

This light illuminates when the battery is not charging
properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there
may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system
or a related component.

— Door Open Warning Light

This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and
not fully closed.

NOTE:

If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single

chime.

— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light

This light will turn on when there’s a fault with the EPS
(Electric Power Steering) system. Refer to “Power Steering”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.

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