Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 User manual

2017 GRAND CHEROKEE INCLUDES SRT

USER GUIDE

This Owner Handbook is

intended to show the vehicle’s

operating conditions.

For the enthusiast user who

wants to have insights,

curiosities and detailed

information about the

characteristics and functions of

the vehicle, Jeep gives the

opportunity to consult a

dedicated section which is

available in electronic format.

The following symbol eLUM is reported within the text of

the Owner Handbook, next to the subjects for which details

are provided. Go to the www.mopar.eu/owner website and

access your personal area.

The “Maintenance and Care” page includes all the

information about your vehicle and the link to access

eLUM, where you will ﬁnd all the details of the Owner

Handbook. Alternatively, to access this information, go to

the Internet website at http://aftersales.ﬁat.com/elum/.

The eLUM website is free and will allow you, among

many other things, to easily consult the on-board

documents of all the other vehicles of the Group.

HAVE A NICE READING AND HAPPY MOTORING!

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA

US LLC (“FCA US”) vehicle. Be assured that

it represents precision workmanship, distinc-

tive styling, and high quality.

Your new FCA US LLC vehicle has character-

istics to enhance the driver's control under

some driving conditions. These are to assist

the driver and are never a substitute for

attentive driving. They can never take the

driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the

comfort and convenience of you and your

passengers. Some of these should not be

used when driving because they take your

eyes from the road or your attention from

driving. Never text while driving, or more than

momentarily take your eyes off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the op-

eration of features and equipment that are

either standard or optional on this vehicle.

This guide 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 guide that are not available

on this vehicle. FCA US reserves the right to

make changes in design and specifications

and/or make additions to or improvements to

its products without imposing any obligation

upon itself to install them on products previ-

ously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help

you quickly become acquainted with the im-

portant features of your vehicle. It contains

most things you will need to operate and

maintain the vehicle, including emergency

information.

For complete owner information, refer to your

Owner's Manual at www.mopar.eu/owner for fur-

ther details. For your convenience, the infor-

mation contained on this site may also be

printed and saved for future reference.

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When it comes to service, remember that your

authorized dealer knows your Jeep

®

vehicle

best, has factory-trained technicians and

genuine MOPAR

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parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information

Each time direction instructions (left/right or

forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are

given, these must be intended as regarding

an occupant in the driver's seat. Special

cases not complying with this rule will be

properly specified in the text.

The figures in this User Guide are provided by

way of example only: this might imply that

some details of the image do not correspond

to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.

In addition, the User Guide has been con-

ceived considering vehicles with steering

wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible

that on vehicles with steering wheel on the

right side, the position or construction of

some controls is not exactly mirror-like with

respect to the figure.

To identify the chapter with the information

needed you can consult the index at the end

of this User Guide.

Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-

cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd

page. A few pages further there is a key for

getting to know the chapter order and the

relevant symbols in the tabs. There is anyway

a textual indication of the current chapter at

the side of each even page.

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored la-

bels whose symbols indicate precautions to

be observed when using this component.

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 when some other vehicles may not.

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-

vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can

cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-

ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-

sion, 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.

Rollover Warning Label

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUB-

LICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST IN-

FORMATION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUB-

LICATION 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

specialists to acquaint you with the operation

and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information

Booklet and various customer-oriented docu-

ments. You are urged to read these publica-

tions carefully. Following 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

products without imposing any obligations

upon itself to install them on products previ-

ously 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 publica-

tion may not appear on your vehicle.

NOTE:

Be sure to read the Owner's Manual first

before driving your vehicle and before attach-

ing or installing parts/accessories or making

other modifications to the vehicle.

In view of the many replacement parts and

accessories from various manufacturers

available on the market, the manufacturer

cannot be certain that the driving safety of

your vehicle will not be impaired by the at-

tachment or installation of such parts. Even if

such parts are officially-approved (for ex-

ample, by a general operating permit for the

part or by constructing the part in an officially

approved design), or if an individual operat-

ing 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. There-

fore, neither experts nor official agencies are

liable. The manufacturer only assumes re-

sponsibility when parts, which are expressly

authorized or recommended by the manufac-

turer, are attached or installed at an autho-

rized dealer. The same applies when modifi-

cations to the original condition are

subsequently made on the manufacturer'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 manufacturers specifica-

tions.

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WARNINGS AND

CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS

against operating procedures that could re-

sult 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 CHANGES/

ALTERATIONS

IMPORTANT: Any change or alteration of the

vehicle might seriously affect its safety and

road holding, thus causing accidents, in

which the occupants could even be fatally

injured.

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

SAFETY

STARTING AND OPERATING

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MULTIMEDIA

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

INDEX

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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT PANEL...........8

INTERIOR ...................9

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Vents 5 — Ignition

2 — Paddle Shifter 6 — Steering Wheel

3 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Headlight Switch

4 — Glove/Storage Compartment

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTERIOR

Interior Features

1 — Door Handle

2 — Air Vents

3 — Paddle Shifter

4 — Instrument Cluster

5 — Radio

6 — Glove/Storage Compartment

7 — Seats

8 — Climate Controls

9 — Gear Selector

10 — Ignition Switch

11 — Electronic Speed Controls

12 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls

13 — Headlight Switch

14 — Power Window/Door Lock Switches

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10

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KEYS .....................13

KeyFob.....................13

IGNITION SWITCH ............14

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .......14

Vehicle On Message .............15

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF

EQUIPPED .................16

How To Use Remote Start ..........16

Remote Start Abort Message ........17

To Enter Remote Start Mode ........17

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving

The Vehicle ..................17

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle .....................18

Comfort Systems — If Equipped ......18

General Information .............18

SENTRY KEY ................18

Customer Key Programming ........19

Replacement Keys ..............19

Irregular Operation ..............19

General Information .............19

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF

EQUIPPED .................20

To Arm The System .............20

To Disarm The System ............20

PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY

ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ........21

To Arm The System ..............21

To Disarm The System ............22

Security System Manual Override .....23

DOORS ...................23

Manual Door Locks ..............23

Power Door Locks ..............24

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry . . .24

Locking The Doors With One Or More Doors

Open ......................27

Auto Relocking ................27

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear

Doors ......................28

SEATS.....................28

Manual Seat Adjustment ..........28

Power Adjustment Front ...........29

Manual Adjustment Rear ..........30

Memory Seat..................31

Heated/Ventilated Seats ...........32

HEAD RESTRAINTS ...........34

Front Adjustment ...............34

Front Removal .................36

Rear Adjustment ...............36

STEERING WHEEL............38

Adjustment...................38

Heated Steering Wheel............39

MIRRORS ..................40

Interior Mirrors ................40

Exterior Mirrors ................40

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...........42

Headlight Switch ...............42

Headlights ...................42

Daytime Running Lights ...........43

High Beams ..................43

Flash-To-Pass .................43

Automatic Lighting ..............43

Parking Lights And Panel Lights .....44

Headlight Delay ................44

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Front And Rear Fog Lights —

If Equipped ..................44

Turn Signals ..................45

Lane Change Assist .............45

INTERIOR LIGHTS ............45

Courtesy Interior Lights ...........45

WIPER/WASHER ............46

Front Wipers ..................46

Rain Sensor ..................46

Rear Wiper ...................47

HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF

EQUIPPED .................48

CLIMATE CONTROLS..........48

Overview ....................48

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If

Equipped ....................57

Operating Tips .................57

WINDOWS.................60

Power Window Controls ...........60

Auto-Down Feature ..............60

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch

Protection ...................60

Reset Auto-Up .................61

Window Lockout Switch ...........61

Wind Buffeting ................61

POWER SUNROOF ...........62

Opening.....................62

Closing .....................62

Wind Buffeting ................62

Anti-Pinch Safety Device ..........63

COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH

POWER SHADE ..............63

Opening Power Shade ............64

HOOD.....................64

Opening.....................64

Closing .....................64

LIFTGATE ..................65

Opening.....................65

Closing .....................66

Power Liftgate — If Equipped .......66

Cargo Area Features .............67

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........68

Power Outlets .................68

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KEYS

Key Fob

The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the

doors and liftgate from distances up to ap-

proximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld

key fob. The key fob does not need to be

pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

In the ON/RUN position, the lock button is

disabled. Only the unlock button is enabled.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the unlock button on the

key fob once to unlock the driver's door or

twice within five seconds to unlock all doors

and the liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on the

first push of the unlock button. Refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your

Owner’s Manual at www.mopar.eu/owner for

further information.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the lock button on the key

fob to lock all doors and liftgate.

If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is

open, the doors will lock. The doors will

unlock again automatically if the key is left

inside the passenger compartment, otherwise

the doors will stay locked.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed

by an authorized dealer.

Request For Additional Key Fobs

NOTE:

Only key fobs that are programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start and

operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is pro-

grammed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro-

grammed to any other vehicle.

Key Fob

1 — Liftgate

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

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WARNING!

• Always remove the key fobs from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving

the vehicle unattended.

• Always remember to place the ignition in

the OFF mode.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at

an authorized dealer. This procedure consists

of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle

electronics. A blank key fob is one that has

never been programmed.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-

tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you

to an authorized dealer.

IGNITION SWITCH

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the

ignition switch with the push of a button as

long as the key fob is in the passenger com-

partment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four

operating modes which are labeled and will

illuminate when in position. The three posi-

tions are OFF, ACC, RUN, and START.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch does not change with

the push of a button, the key fob may have a

low or dead battery. In this situation, a back

up method can be used to operate the igni-

tion switch. Put the nose side (side opposite

of the emergency key) of the key fob against

the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to

operate the ignition switch.

The push button ignition can be placed in the

following modes:

OFF

• The engine is stopped.

• Some electrical devices (e.g. Central lock-

ing, alarm, etc.) are still available.

ACC

• Engine is not started.

• Some electrical devices are available.

START/STOP Ignition Button

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RUN

• Driving position.

• All the electrical devices are available.

START

• The engine will start.

WARNING!

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock

your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle un-

attended is dangerous for a number of

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking

brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the 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 ON/RUN mode. A child

WARNING!

could operate power windows, other con-

trols, 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 for

thieves. Always remove key fob from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

NOTE:

Refer to "Starting Procedures," in "Starting

And Operating" on your Owner’s Manual at

www.mopar.eu/owner for further information.

Vehicle On Message

When opening the driver's door when the

ignition is in RUN (engine not running), a

chime will sound to remind you to place the

ignition in the OFF position. In addition to the

chime, the message will display “Ignition Or

Accessory On” in the cluster.

NOTE:

The power window switches and power sun-

roof (if equipped) will remain active up to ten

minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF

position. Opening either front door will can-

cel this feature. The time for this feature is

programmable.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the

automatic transmission into PARK, ap-

ply the parking brake, place the engine

in the OFF position, remove the key fob

from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If

equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, al-

ways make sure the keyless ignition is in

“OFF” position, remove the 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 un-

attended is dangerous for a number of

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WARNING!

reasons. A child or others could be seri-

ously or fatally injured. Children should

be warned not to touch the parking

brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the 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 ON/RUN mode. A child

could operate power windows, other con-

trols, 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 for

thieves. Always remove key fob from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

REMOTE STARTING

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

• Push the remote start button on the key

fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the

remote start button a third time shuts the

engine off.

• With remote start, the engine will only run

for 15 minutes (time out) unless the igni-

tion is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be manually started with

a push of the ignition START/STOP button

after two consecutive time outs.

WARNING!

•

Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is

odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide

is poisonous and can cause serious in-

jury or death when inhaled.

•

Keep key fobs away from children. Op-

eration of the Remote Start System, win-

dows, door locks or other controls could

cause serious injury or death.

How To Use Remote Start

• Push Remote Start button on the key fob

twice within five seconds. Pushing the

Remote Start button a third time shuts the

engine off.

• With remote start, the engine will only run

for 15 minutes (time out) unless the igni-

tion is placed in the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be manually started with

a push of the ignition START/STOP button

after two consecutive time outs.

All of the following conditions must be met

before the engine will remote start:

• Gear Selector in PARK

• Doors closed

• Hood closed

• Liftgate closed

• Hazard switch off

• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not

pushed)

• Battery at an acceptable charge level

• System not disabled from previous remote

start event

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• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing

• Ignition in STOP/OFF position

• Fuel level meets minimum requirement

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed

garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which

is odorless and colorless. Carbon Mon-

oxide is poisonous and can cause seri-

ous injury or death when inhaled.

• Keep key fobs away from children. Op-

eration of the Remote Start System,

windows, door locks or other controls

could cause serious injury or death.

Remote Start Abort Message

The following messages will display in the

instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails

to remote start or exits remote start prema-

turely:

• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open

• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open

• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low

• Remote Start Aborted Timer Expired

• Remote Start Aborted Liftgate Open

• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To

Reset

The instrument cluster display message stays

active until the ignition is turned to the ON/

RUN position.

To Enter Remote Start Mode

Push and release the Remote Start button on

the key fob twice within five seconds. The

vehicle doors will lock, the turn signals will

flash twice, and the horn will chirp twice.

Then the engine will start, and the vehicle

will remain in the Remote Start mode for a

15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is

low, the vehicle will start and then shut

down in 10 seconds.

• The park lamps will turn on and remain on

during Remote Start mode.

• For security, power window operation is

disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote

Start mode.

• The engine can be started two consecutive

times (two 15-minute cycles) with the key

fob. However, the ignition must be placed

in the ON/RUN position before you can

repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without

Driving The Vehicle

Push and release the Remote Start button

one time or allow the remote start cycle to

complete the entire 15-minute cycle.

NOTE:

To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system

will disable the one time push of the Remote

Start button for two seconds after receiving a

valid Remote Start request.

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To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle

Before the end of 15-minute cycle, push and

release the unlock button on the key fob to

unlock the doors, or unlock the vehicle using

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry via the

door handles, and disarm the Vehicle Secu-

rity Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the

end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release

the START/STOP button.

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter-

N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the message

“Remote Start Active — Push Start Button”

will display in the instrument cluster display

until you push the ignition START button.

Comfort Systems — If Equipped

When Remote Start is activated, Auto-

Comfort will work anytime the temperature

conditions are correct. When the feature is

enabled, regardless of Remote Start or regu-

lar keyless start, the driver heated seat fea-

tures will automatically turn on in cold

weather. In warm weather, the driver vented

seat feature will automatically turn on when

the Remote Start is activated. These features

will stay on through the duration of Remote

Start or until the ignition is placed in the

ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

The Auto Comfort System can be activated

and deactivated through the Uconnect sys-

tem. For more information on Comfort Sys-

tem operation, refer to “Uconnect Settings”

in “Multimedia” on your Owner’s Manual at

www.mopar.eu/owner for further information.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to

all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in

this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Industry Canada license-

exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub-

ject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

2. This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compli-

ance could void the user’s authority to oper-

ate the equipment.

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.

CAUTION!

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 key fobs provided with your new

vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle

electronics.

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