Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
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 °(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.
Reading And Courtesy Lamps
All reading and courtesy lamps located in the overhead console are activated by the door ajar switches. When the doors are closed, the lamps can
be individually activated by depressing the corresponding lens.
When a door is open, depressing the lamp lens switches will not turn the lamps off. Refer to Lighting and Horns, for diagnosis of the reading and
courtesy lamps.
The reading and courtesy lamp lens, and bulbs are available for service replacement. The reading and courtesy lamp holders and switches are only
available as part of the overhead console wire harness. If any reading lamp switch is faulty or damaged, the wire harness and all four switches must
be replaced.
Garage Door Opener Storage Bin
A compartment in the overhead console is designed to hold most garage door opener remote control transmitters. The transmitter is mounted
within the compartment with an adhesive-backed hook and loop fastener patch.
With the transmitter mounted in the storage bin, adapter pegs located on the front of the storage bin door are selected and mounted on a post near
the center of the storage bin door. The peg(s) selected and/or the post must be long enough to depress the button of the transmitter when the garage
door opener storage bin door is depressed. The pegs may be stacked, if necessary. Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more
information.
A transmitter mounting kit including the adhesive backed hook and loop fastener material and a selection of pegs is available for service. The
garage door opener storage bin door assembly is also available for service replacement
Sunglasses Storage Bin
A sunglasses storage bin is included in the overhead console. The interior of the bin is lined with a foam rubber padding material to protect the
sunglasses from being scratched. This bin features a push/push-type latching mechanism, and a viscous dampening system for a fluid opening
action.
The sunglasses storage bin door, latch, viscous damper, hinge spring and housing are available for service only as a complete module. If any part
of this unit is faulty or damaged, the entire module must be replaced.
