Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Overhead console systems » Description and operation
Thermometer

The thermometer displays the outside ambient temperature. The temperature display can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius using the U.

S./Metric button, located just rearward of the display module. The displayed temperature is not an instant reading of conditions, but an average temperature. It may take the thermometer display several minutes to respond to a major temperature change, such as driving out of a heated garage into winter temperatures.

When the ignition switch is turned to the Off position, the last displayed temperature reading stays in the thermometer unit memory. When the ignition switch is turned to the On position again, the thermometer will display the memory temperature if the engine coolant temperature is above about 52 C (125 F). If the engine coolant temperature is below about 52 C (125 F), the thermometer will display the actual temperature sensed by the ambient temperature sensor. The thermometer temperature display update interval varies with the vehicle speed.

The thermometer function is supported by an ambient temperature sensor. The sensor is mounted outside the passenger compartment near the front and center of the vehicle and is hard-wired to the module. The ambient temperature sensor is available as a separate service item.

The thermometer, compass, and trip computer display module cannot be repaired, and are only available for service as a unit. If faulty or damaged, the complete module must be replaced. The push button (Step and U. S./Metric) switch module and ambient temperature sensor are serviced separately.

Trip computer

Compass

Thermometer

Reading and courtesy lamp

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Sunglasses storage bin