Jeep® 2023 JEEP CHEROKEE User Manual

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18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

position. In addition to the chime, the message “Igni-

tion or Accessory ON” will display in the cluster.

 The power window switches and power sunroof (if

equipped) will remain active for three minutes after the

ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either

front door will cancel this feature. The timing for this

feature is programmable.

REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED

This system uses the key fob to start the engine

conveniently from outside the vehicle while still

maintaining security. The system has a range

of approximately 328 ft (100 m).

Remote Start is used to defrost windows in cold weather,

and to reach a comfortable climate in all ambient

conditions before the driver enters the vehicle.

NOTE:

Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may reduce

this range

Ú page 262.

HOW TO USE REMOTE START

Push and release the Remote Start button on the key fob

twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the

parking lights will flash, and the horn will chirp (if

programmed within the Uconnect system). Then, the

engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the Remote

Start mode for a 15 minute cycle. Pushing the Remote

Start button a third time shuts the engine off.

NOTE:

 With Remote Start, the engine will only run for

15 minutes.

 Remote Start can only be used twice.

 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position

before the Remote Start sequence can be repeated for

a third cycle.

 If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the

vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.

 The parking lights will turn on and remain on during

Remote Start mode.

 For security, power window and power sunroof opera-

tion (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in

the Remote Start mode.

 The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN position

before the Remote Start sequence can be repeated for

a third cycle.

All of the following conditions must be met before the

engine will remote start:

 Gear selector in PARK

 Doors closed

 Hood closed

 Liftgate closed

 Hazard switch off

 Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)

 Battery at an acceptable charge level

 System not disabled from previous Remote Start event

 Vehicle Security system indicator flashing

 Ignition in OFF position

 Fuel level meets minimum requirement

 Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intrusion

 Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illuminated

TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE

To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start

system, push and release the START/STOP ignition button

while pressing the brake pedal prior to the end of the

15 minute cycle. If the vehicle is not equipped with a

START/STOP ignition button, insert the key fob into the

ignition switch and place the ignition in the ON/RUN

position.

WARNING!

 Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or

confined area. Exhaust gas contains carbon

monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless.

Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause

serious injury or death when inhaled.

 Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the

Remote Start system, windows, door locks or other

controls could cause serious injury or death.