Jeep Grand Cherokee Operating Information Manual

Grand Cherokee

OPERATING INFORMATION

Table of Contents

1

INTRODUCTION

......................................................................3

2

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................................9

3

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

.............................................65

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

.................................................153

5

STARTING AND OPERATING

............................................................245

6

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

..........................................................347

7

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...........................................................371

8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

............................................................419

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

.....................................................431

10

INDEX

..........................................................................457

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INTRODUCTION

• INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............4

• ROLLOVER WARNING ...........................4

• IMPORTANT NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............5

• HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . ....................6

• WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . ...................8

• VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....8

• VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US

LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents pre-

cision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high

quality - all essentials that are traditional to our

vehicles.

This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go

places and perform tasks that conventional

passenger cars are not intended. It handles and

maneuvers differently from many passenger

cars both on-road and off-road, so take time to

become familiar with your vehicle.

The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was

designed for on-road use only. It is not intended

for off-road driving or use in other severe con-

ditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the

Owner’s Manual and all the Supplements. Be

sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,

particularly those used for braking, steering,

and transmission and transfer case shifting.

Learn how your vehicle handles on different

road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve

with experience, but as in driving any vehicle,

take it easy as you begin. When driving off-road

or working the vehicle, don’t overload it or

expect it to overcome the forces of nature.

Always observe local laws wherever you drive.

As with other vehicles of this type, failure to

operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss

of control or a collision. Be sure to read the

“On-Road/ Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting

And Operating” for further information.

NOTE:

After reviewing the owner information, it

should be stored in the vehicle for conve-

nient referencing and remain with the ve-

hicle when sold.

Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may

result in loss of control or a collision.

Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or

while intoxicated may result in loss of control,

collision with other vehicles or objects, going off

the road, or overturning; any of which may lead

to serious injury or death. Also, failure to use

seat belts subjects the driver and passengers to

a greater risk of injury or death.

To keep your vehicle running at its best, have

your vehicle serviced at recommended intervals

by an authorized dealer or distributor who has

the qualified personnel, special tools and equip-

ment to perform all service.

The manufacturer and its distributors are vitally

interested in your complete satisfaction with this

vehicle. If you encounter a service or warranty

problem which is not resolved to your satisfac-

tion, discuss the matter with your authorized

dealer or distributor’s management.

Your authorized dealer or distributor will be

happy to assist you with any questions about

your vehicle.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-

over rate than other types of vehicles. This

vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a

higher center of gravity than many passenger

vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a

wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in

an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of

control. Because of the higher center of gravity,

if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over

when some other vehicles may not.

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Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers,

or other unsafe driving actions that can cause

loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this

vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover

of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive

carefully.

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat

belts provided is a major cause of severe or

fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely to die than a

person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI-

CATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFOR-

MATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICA-

TION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED

TO PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with

the assistance of service and engineering spe-

cialists to acquaint you with the operation and

maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supple-

mented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer-oriented documents. You are

urged to read these publications carefully. Fol-

lowing the instructions and recommendations in

this Owner’s Manual will help assure safe and

enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it

should be stored in the vehicle for convenient

reference and remain with the vehicle when

sold.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make

changes in design and specifications, and/or to

make additions to or improvements in its prod-

ucts without imposing any obligations upon

itself to install them on products previously

manufactured.

The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes

the features that are standard or available as

extra cost options. Therefore, some of the

equipment and accessories in this publication

may not appear on your vehicle.

NOTE:

Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first

before driving your vehicle and before at-

taching or installing parts/accessories or

making other modifications to the vehicle.

In view of the many replacement parts and

accessories from various manufacturers avail-

able on the market, the manufacturer cannot be

certain that the driving safety of your vehicle will

not be impaired by the attachment or installation

of such parts. Even if such parts are officially-

approved (for example, by a general operating

permit for the part or by constructing the part in

an officially approved design), or if an individual

Rollover Warning Label

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operating permit was issued for the vehicle after

the attachment or installation of such parts, it

cannot be implicitly assumed that the driving

safety of your vehicle is unimpaired. Therefore,

neither experts nor official agencies are liable.

The manufacturer only assumes responsibility

when parts, which are expressly authorized or

recommended by the manufacturer, are at-

tached or installed at an authorized dealer. The

same applies when modifications to the original

condition are subsequently made on the manu-

facturer’s vehicles.

Your warranties do not cover any part that the

manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they cover

the cost of any repairs or adjustments that might

be caused or needed because of the installation

or use of non-manufacturer parts, components,

equipment, materials, or additives. Nor do your

warranties cover the costs of repairing damage

or conditions caused by any changes to your

vehicle that do not comply with the manufactur-

ers specifications.

When it comes to service, remember that your

authorized dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle

best, has factory-trained technicians and genu-

ine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your sat-

isfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine

which section contains the information you de-

sire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends

on the items of equipment ordered, certain

descriptions and illustrations may differ from

your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s

Manual contains a complete listing of all sub-

jects.

Consult the following table for a description of

the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or

throughout this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS

against operating procedures that could result

in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also

contains CAUTIONS against procedures that

could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may

miss important information. Observe all Warn-

ings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is

found on a plate located on the left front corner

of the instrument panel pad, visible from outside

of the vehicle through the windshield. This num-

ber also is stamped into the right front body,

behind the right front seat. Move the right front

seat forward and lift battery cover to view the

stamped VIN.

The VIN is also stamped on either right or left

hand side of the engine block.

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/

ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this ve-

hicle could seriously affect its roadworthi-

ness and safety and may lead to a collision

resulting in serious injury or death.

VIN Location

Right Front Body VIN Location

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING

YOUR VEHICLE

• A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ......................11

• Keyless Push Button Ignition......................11

• RKEKeyFob...............................11

• Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..................12

• STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED ..............13

• SENTRY KEY ................................13

• Replacement RKE Key Fobs ......................14

• Customer RKE Key Fob Programming ................14

• VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . .14

• To Arm The System ...........................14

• To Disarm The System .........................14

• Tamper Alert ...............................15

• Security System Manual Override ...................15

• PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . . . .15

• To Arm The System ...........................16

• To Disarm The System .........................16

• Security System Manual Override ...................17

• ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...........................17

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• REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) . . . . . ................17

• To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .....................18

• To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ......................18

• Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs .................18

• RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement ....................18

• DOOR LOCKS . . . . . .............................19

• Power Door Locks ..............................20

• Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors ..........21

• KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY . . . . ...........22

• WINDOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

• Power Windows ...............................25

• Wind Buffeting ................................27

• LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................27

• Power Liftgate — If Equipped .......................28

• OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

• Important Safety Precautions .......................29

• Seat Belt Systems ..............................30

• Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..................39

• Child Restraints — Carrying Children Safely ..............47

• Transporting Pets ..............................60

• ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .............60

• SAFETY TIPS . . . . . .............................61

• Transporting Passengers ..........................61

• Exhaust Gas .................................61

• Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ..........62

• Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle . . .63

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.

This system includes a RKE Key Fob and a

Keyless Push Button Ignition.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the

ignition with the push of a button, as long as the

RKE Key Fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four

operating positions; three of which are labeled

and will illuminate when in position. The three

positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The

fourth position is START, during start RUN will

illuminate.

NOTE:

In case the ignition position does not

change with the push of a button, the RKE

Key Fob may have a low or dead battery. In

this situation, a back up method can be used

to operate the keyless push button ignition.

Put the nose side (side opposite of the

emergency key) of the RKE Key Fob against

the keyless ignition push button and push to

operate the ignition.

RKE Key Fob

The RKE Key Fob contains an emergency key,

which stores in the rear of the RKE Key Fob.

The emergency key allows for entry into the

vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the

RKE Key Fob go dead. The emergency key is

also for locking the glove compartment. You can

keep the emergency key with you when valet

parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the me-

chanical latch at the top of the RKE Key Fob

sideways with your thumb and then pull the key

out with your other hand.

NOTE:

You can insert the double-sided emergency

key into the lock cylinders with either side

up.

Keyless Push Button Ignition

RKE Key Fob With Emergency Key

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Ignition Or Accessory On Message

When opening the driver’s door when the igni-

tion is in ACC or ON (engine not running), a

chime will sound to remind you to cycle the

ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime, the

ignition or accessory on message will display in

the cluster.

NOTE:

With the Uconnect system, the power win-

dow switches, radio, power sunroof (if

equipped), and power outlets will remain

active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition

is placed in the OFF position. Opening either

front door will cancel this feature. The time

for this feature is programmable. Refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding

Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-

tion.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the

transmission into PARK, apply the parking

brake, turn the engine OFF, remove the

RKE Key Fob from the ignition and lock

your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless

Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless

ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the

RKE Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the

vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or

with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-

tended is dangerous for a number of rea-

sons. A child or others could be seriously

or fatally injured. Children should be

warned not to touch the parking brake,

brake pedal or the gear selector.

(Continued)

WARNING!

(Continued)

• Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near

the vehicle, or in a location accessible to

children, and do not leave the ignition of a

vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go

in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or

move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

heat build-up may cause serious injury or

death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always

remove the RKE Key Fobs from vehicle,

place the ignition in the OFF position and

lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-

tended.

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STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF

EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive

electronic steering wheel lock. This lock pre-

vents steering the vehicle with the ignition OFF.

The steering wheel lock releases with the igni-

tion On. If the lock does not disengage and the

vehicle does not start, turn the wheel to the left

and right to disengage the lock.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents

unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the

engine. The system does not need to be armed

or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless

of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The system a factory-mated RKE Key Fob, a

Keyless Push Button Ignition and a RF receiver

to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.

Therefore, only RKE Key Fobs that are pro-

grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and

operate the vehicle. The system will not allow

the engine to crank with an invalid RKE Key

Fob.

After placing the ignition to the ON/RUN posi-

tion, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for

three seconds for a bulb check. If the light

remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that

there is a problem with the system. In addition,

if the light begins to flash after the bulb check, it

indicates that someone tried to use an invalid

RKE Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these

conditions will result in the engine being shut off

after two seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during

normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for

longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there

is a fault in the system. Should this occur, have

the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an

authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

• Do not make modifications or alterations to

the immobilizer system. Modifications or

alterations to the immobilization system

may result in a loss of security protection.

• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not

compatible with some aftermarket remote

starting systems. Use of these systems

may result in vehicle starting problems and

loss of security protection.

All of the RKE Key Fobs provided with your new

vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle

electronics.

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Replacement RKE Key Fobs

NOTE:

Only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to

the vehicle electronics can be used to start

and operate the vehicle. Once a RKE Key

Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be

programmed to any other vehicle.

CAUTION!

• Always remove the RKE Key Fobs from

the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving

the vehicle unattended.

• With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, al-

ways remember to place the ignition in the

OFF position.

Duplication of RKE Key Fobs may be performed

at an authorized dealer.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer

system serviced, bring all vehicle ignition

keys with you to an authorized dealer.

Customer RKE Key Fob

Programming

Programming RKE Key Fobs may be performed

at an authorized dealer.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —

IF EQUIPPED

This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the ve-

hicle doors, hood, liftgate and ignition for unau-

thorized operation. When the alarm is armed,

the interior switches for door locks, and power

liftgate are disabled. If something triggers the

alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide

the following audible and visible signals: the

horn will pulse, and the park lamps and/or turn

signals will flash.

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security

Alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to

the “OFF” position (refer to "Starting Proce-

dures" in "Starting And Operating" for further

information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-

Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is

OFF.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock

the vehicle:

• Push LOCK

button on the interior power

door lock switch with the driver and/or pas-

senger door open.

• Push the LOCK

button on the exterior

Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key

Fob available in the same exterior zone (refer

to "Keyless Enter-N-Go" in "Things To Know

Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further

information).

• Push the LOCK

button on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed

using any of the following methods:

• Push the UNLOCK

button on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob.

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• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle

(if equipped, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go" in

"Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-

hicle" for further information).

• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the

OFF position.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-

N-Go, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go

START/STOP button (requires at least one

valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the

liftgate button on the RKE Key Fob cannot

arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains

armed during power liftgate entry. Push-

ing the liftgate button will not disarm the

Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters

the vehicle through the liftgate and opens

any door the alarm will sound.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is

armed, the interior power door lock

switches will not unlock the doors.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro-

tect your vehicle; however, you can create

conditions where the system will give you a

false alarm. If one of the previously described

arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle

Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether

you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the

vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If

this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the

battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Se-

curity Alarm will remain armed when the battery

is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash, the

horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Ve-

hicle Security Alarm.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the Vehicle Security

Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound three

times and the exterior lights blink three times

when you unlock the doors. Check the vehicle

for tampering.

Security System Manual Override

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you

lock the doors using the manual door lock

plunger.

PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY

ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The Premium Vehicle Security Alarm system

monitors the doors, hood latch, and liftgate for

unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for

unauthorized operation. The system also in-

cludes a dual function intrusion sensor and

vehicle tilt sensor. The intrusion sensor moni-

tors the vehicle interior for motion. The vehicle

tilt sensor monitors the vehicle for any tilting

actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry transport,

etc). A siren with battery backup which senses

interruptions of power and communications is

also included.

If a perimeter violation triggers the security

system, the siren will sound for 29 seconds and

the exterior lights will flash followed by approxi-

mately five seconds of no activity. This will

continue for eight cycles if no action is taken to

disarm the system.

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To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the security alarm:

1. Remove the key from the ignition system

(refer to "Starting Procedures" in "Starting

And Operating" for further information).

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-

Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is

"OFF."

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-

N-Go, make sure the vehicle ignition system is

"OFF" and the key is physically removed from

the ignition.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock

the vehicle:

• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock

switch with the driver and/or passenger door

open.

• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive

Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob avail-

able in the same exterior zone (refer to "Keyless

Enter-N-Go" in "Things To Know Before Starting

Your Vehicle" for further information).

• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Key-

less Entry (RKE) Key Fob.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

NOTE:

• Once the security system is armed, it

remains in that state until you disarm it by

following either of the disarming proce-

dures described. If a power loss occurs

after arming the system, you must disarm

the system after restoring power to pre-

vent alarm activation.

• The ultrasonic intrusion sensor (motion

detector) actively monitors your vehicle

every time you arm the security system. If

you prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic

intrusion sensor when arming the secu-

rity system. To do so, push the LOCK

button on the RKE Key Fob three times

within 15 seconds of arming the system

(while the Vehicle Security Light is flash-

ing rapidly).

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed

using any of the following methods:

• Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob.

• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle

(if equipped, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go" in

"Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-

hicle" for further information).

• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the

OFF position.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-

N-Go, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/

Stop button (requires at least one valid

Key Fob in the vehicle).

• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless

Enter-N-Go, insert a valid key into the

ignition switch and turn the key to the ON

position.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the

liftgate button on the RKE Key Fob cannot

arm or disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

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