2015 Jeep Cherokee User Guide - Page 166

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES 7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button. 8. Start the engine. 9. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 10. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. 11. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. 12. Apply the parking brake. NOTE: Repeat these Steps to shift out of NEUTRAL. REAR ELECTRONIC LOCKER (E-LOCKER) SYSTEM • The Rear E-Locker System features a mechanical locking rear differential to provide better traction in the 4WD LOW position. The "REAR LOCK" button is on the Selec-Terrain Knob Activating The Rear E-Locker To activate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met: • The 4WD system must be in 4WD LOW. • The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running. • Vehicle speed must be below 15 MPH (24 km/h). • To engage Rear E-Locker, press the REAR LOCK button once. Deactivating The Rear E-Locker System To deactivate the Rear E-Locker System, the following conditions must be met: • Rear E-Locker must be engaged, and the REAR LOCK indicator light on. • The ignition switch in the ON position or the engine running. • To disengage Rear E-Locker , press the REAR LOCK button once. NOTE: • It may also be necessary to drive slowly steering back and forth to complete engagement and disengagement of the E- Locker. • When engaging Rear E-Locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster and on the REAR LOCK button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the REAR LOCK indicator lights will remain on. • When disengaging Rear E-Locker, the indicator lights in the instrument cluster and on the REAR LOCK button will begin to flash. When the shift is complete the REAR LOCK indicator lights will remain off. 164