Jeep 2018, 2018 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Owner's manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Fifth Edition
Printed in the U.S.A.
18WK-126-AE
©2018 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
2018
Grand Cherokee
Grand Cherokee
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................9
3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................15
4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................133
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SAFETY ........................................................................163
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STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................249
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INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................389
8
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................433
9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................497
10
MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................509
11
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................605
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INDEX..........................................................................611
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .........................4
ROLLOVER WARNING .....................5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............6
Essential Information ......................6
Symbols ...............................7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....8
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that are not intended for conventional pas-
senger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so
take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If
equipped, 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 conditions suited for
a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this
vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for brak-
ing, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting.
Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces.
Your driving skills will improve with experience. When
driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the
vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws
of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and
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. Refer to the “Driving Tips”
in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer
oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you
will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its
customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please
take the time to read all of these publications carefully
before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the
instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warn-
ings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
4 INTRODUCTION
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the
Owner’s Information, that may or may not be applicable
to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If
Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are
intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible
way. FCA aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles
produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make
changes to the model described for technical and/or com-
mercial reasons. For further information, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for
related information.
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover 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 while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a
collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
Drive carefully.
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INTRODUCTION 5
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Always buckle up.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Rollover Warning Label
6 INTRODUCTION
Symbols
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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INTRODUCTION 7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating 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 Warnings and
Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW ...........................10
REAR VIEW.............................11
INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................12
INTERIOR ..............................13
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FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 Hood/Engine Compartment 4 Wheels/Tires
2 Windshield 5 Exterior Mirrors
3 Headlights 6 Doors
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REAR VIEW
Rear View
1 Rear Lights
2 Rear Windshield Wiper
3 Liftgate
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 Air Vents 4 Instrument Cluster
2 Paddle Shifter (-) 5 Paddle Shifter (+)
3 Steering Wheel 6 Glove Compartment
12 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTERIOR
Interior Features
1 Power Window Switches 4 Switch Panel
2 Seats 5 Climate Controls
3 Transmission Gear Selector 6 Radio
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................20
KeyFob..............................20
IGNITION SWITCH .......................26
Keyless Enter-N-Go Ignition ..............26
Vehicle On Message .....................27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED . . .28
How To Use Remote Start..................29
Remote Start Abort Message ................30
To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................31
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................31
Remote Start Comfort Systems If Equipped . . .31
General Information .....................31
SENTRY KEY ............................32
Customer Key Programming ...............32
Replacement Keys .......................33
Irregular Operation ......................33
General Information .....................34
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM IF EQUIPPED . . .34
To Arm The System .....................34
To Disarm The System ...................35
Rearming Of The System ..................36
Security System Manual Override ............36
Tamper Alert ...........................36
DOORS ...............................36
Manual Door Locks ......................36
Power Door Locks ......................37
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Keyless Enter-N-Go Passive Entry .........38
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............42
Child-Protection Door Lock System
Rear Doors ............................42
SEATS ................................44
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ............44
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............48
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) If Equipped
. . .48
Driver Memory Seat If Equipped ..........51
Heated Seats If Equipped ...............54
Front Ventilated Seats If Equipped .........57
To Lower Rear Seat ......................58
To Raise Rear Seat .......................59
HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................59
Supplemental Active Head Restraints
Front Seats ............................60
Adjustment Rear Seats ..................62
Head Restraint Removal Rear Seats .........63
STEERING WHEEL .......................64
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............64
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
If Equipped............................65
Heated Steering Wheel If Equipped ........66
MIRRORS ..............................67
Inside Day/Night Mirror If Equipped ......67
Automatic Dimming Mirror If Equipped .....67
Outside Mirrors ........................68
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors
If Equipped............................69
Power Mirrors .........................69
Power Folding Outside Mirrors If Equipped. . .70
Heated Mirrors If Equipped .............71
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) If Equipped ...........71
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................72
EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................72
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Headlight Switch .......................72
Multifunction Lever .....................74
Daytime Running Lights If Equipped .......74
High/Low Beam Switch...................74
Automatic High Beam If Equipped ........74
Flash-To-Pass ..........................75
Automatic Headlights If Equipped .........75
Parking Lights And Panel Lights .............75
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers .....76
Headlight Delay ........................76
Lights-On Reminder......................76
Fog Lights If Equipped .................77
Turn Signals ...........................77
Lane Change Assist If Equipped ..........77
Automatic Headlight Leveling HID Headlights
Only.................................77
Battery Saver...........................78
INTERIOR LIGHTS........................78
Courtesy Lights .........................78
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........81
Windshield Wiper Operation................81
Rain Sensing Wipers If Equipped ..........84
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............85
HEADLIGHT WASHERS IF EQUIPPED ......86
CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................86
Automatic Climate Controls Overview ........86
Climate Control Functions .................93
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) If
Equipped .............................94
Operating Tips .........................95
WINDOWS .............................97
Power Window Controls ..................97
Auto-Down Feature .....................98
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection ....98
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Reset Auto-Up..........................99
Window Lockout Switch...................99
Wind Buffeting .........................99
POWER SUNROOF IF EQUIPPED .........100
Opening Sunroof .......................100
Closing Sunroof ........................101
Wind Buffeting ........................101
Sunshade Operation .....................101
Pinch Protect Feature ....................101
Venting Sunroof Express ................102
Sunroof Maintenance ....................102
Relearn Procedure ......................102
COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE IF EQUIPPED ..................102
Opening Sunroof .......................103
Closing Sunroof ........................104
Wind Buffeting ........................104
Opening Power Shade ...................105
Closing Power Shade ....................105
Pinch Protect Feature ....................106
Venting Sunroof Express ................106
Sunroof Maintenance ....................106
HOOD ...............................106
To Open The Hood .....................106
To Close The Hood......................107
LIFTGATE .............................108
Opening .............................108
Closing .............................109
Power Liftgate
If Equipped .............109
Cargo Area Features ....................111
GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED ....115
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....115
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......118
Using HomeLink .......................120
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