Jeep 2017 Grand Cherokee User guide

2017 GRAND CHEROKEE USER GUIDE

Includes SRT®

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Grand Cherokee

Fifth Edition Rev2

User Guide

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The driver’s primary responsibility

is the safe operation of the vehicle.

Driving while distracted can result

in loss of vehicle control, resulting

in a collision and personal injury.

FCA US LLC strongly recommends

that the driver use extreme caution

when using any device or feature

that may take their attention o

the road.

Use of any electrical devices, such

as cellular telephones, computers,

portable radios, vehicle navigation

or other devices, by the driver while

the vehicle is moving is dangerous

and could lead to a serious collision.

Texting while driving is also

dangerous and should never be

done while the vehicle is moving.

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devote your full attention to vehicle

operation, pull o the road to a safe

location and stop your vehicle.

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the use of cellular telephones or

texting while driving. It is always

the driver’s responsibility to comply

with all local laws.

Important:

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the

important features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual,

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This guide has been prepared to help

you get quickly acquainted with your

new Jeep brand vehicle and to provide

a convenient reference source for

common questions. However, it is not

a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

For complete operational instructions,

maintenance procedures and important

safety messages, please consult your

Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect

manuals found on the website on the

back cover and other Warning Labels

in your vehicle.

Not all features shown in this

guide may apply to your vehicle.

For additional information on

accessories to help personalize your

vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.),

www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your

local Jeep brand dealer.

Driving and Alcohol:

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. 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 transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less

sharp, your reﬂexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

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.

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details. For your convenience, the informa-

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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 while 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 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 signifi-

cantly more likely to die than a person wear-

ing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

Rollover Warning Label

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

While reading this User Guide you will find a

series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures

that could result in a collision, bodily injury

and/or death.

There are also CAUTIONS that must be care-

fully followed to prevent against procedures

that could result in damage to your vehicle.

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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 5 — Radio 9 — Gear Selector 13 — Headlight Switch

2 — Air Vents 6 — Glove/Storage Compartment 10 — Ignition Switch 14 — Power Window/Door Lock

Switches

3 — Paddle Shifter 7 — Seats 11 — Electronic Speed Controls

4 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Controls 12 — Instrument Cluster Display

Controls

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10

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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

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

IGNITIONSWITCH............15

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .......15

Vehicle On Message .............16

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —

IFEQUIPPED................17

How To Use Remote Start ..........17

Remote Start Abort Message ........18

To Enter Remote Start Mode ........18

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without

Driving The Vehicle .............18

To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive

The Vehicle...................18

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

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

SENTRYKEY................19

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

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

Irregular Operation ..............20

General Information .............20

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —

IFEQUIPPED................21

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

To Disarm The System ............21

DOORS ...................22

Manual Door Locks ..............22

Power Door Locks ..............22

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry . . .23

Locking The Doors With One Or More

Doors Open...................26

Auto Relocking ................26

Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ...................27

SEATS.....................27

Manual Seat Adjustment ..........27

Power Adjustment Front ...........28

Manual Adjustment Rear ..........29

Memory Seat..................30

Heated/Ventilated Seats ...........31

HEADRESTRAINTS...........33

Front Adjustment ...............33

Front Removal .................35

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

STEERINGWHEEL............37

Adjustment...................37

Heated Steering Wheel............38

MIRRORS ..................38

Interior Mirrors ................38

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

EXTERIORLIGHTS............41

Headlight Switch ...............41

Headlights ...................41

Daytime Running Lights ...........42

High Beams ..................42

Flash-To-Pass .................42

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

Parking Lights And Panel Lights .....43

Headlight Delay ................43

Fog Lights ...................44

Turn Signals ..................44

Lane Change Assist .............44

INTERIORLIGHTS............44

Courtesy Interior Lights ...........44

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WIPER/WASHER.............45

Front Wipers ..................45

Rain Sensor ..................45

Rear Wiper ...................46

HEADLIGHT WASHERS ........47

CLIMATECONTROLS..........47

Overview ....................47

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped ..................55

Operating Tips .................56

WINDOWS .................58

Power Window Controls ...........58

Auto-Down Feature ..............58

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch

Protection ...................58

Reset Auto-Up .................59

Window Lockout Switch ...........59

Wind Buffeting ................59

POWER SUNROOF ...........60

Opening.....................60

Closing .....................60

Wind Buffeting ................60

Anti-Pinch Safety Device ..........61

COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH

POWER SHADE ..............61

Opening Power Shade ............62

HOOD .....................62

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

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

LIFTGATE ..................63

Opening.....................63

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

Power Liftgate — If Equipped .......64

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR

OPENER (HomeLink)..........65

Before You Begin Programming

HomeLink ...................66

Programming A Rolling Code ........66

Programming A Non-Rolling Code .....67

Using HomeLink ...............67

General Information .............68

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........68

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

Power Inverter ................71

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KEYS

Key Fob

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.

The ignition system consists of a key fob with

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/

STOP push button ignition system. The Re-

mote Keyless Entry system consists of a key

fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if

equipped.

NOTE:

The key fob may not be found if it is located

next to a mobile phone, laptop or other elec-

tronic device; these devices may block the

key fob’s wireless signal.

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.

NOTE:

In case 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

ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key

fob (side opposite of the Emergency Key)

against the ENGINE START/STOP button and

push to operate the ignition switch.

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 “Multime-

dia” in your Owner’s Manual at

www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-

ther information.

Key Fob

1 — Unlock

2 — Liftgate

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic

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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, other-

wise the doors will stay locked.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed

by your 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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 chil-

dren, and do not leave the ignition of a

vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go

in the ON/RUN mode. A child could oper-

START/STOP Ignition Button

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WARNING!

ate 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 for

thieves. Always remove key fob from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

NOTE:

Refer to "Starting The Engine," in "Starting

And Operating" on your Owner’s Manual at

www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-

ther 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.

WARNING!

• 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

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 for

thieves. Always remove key fob from the

vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the

vehicle unattended.

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REMOTE STARTING

SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

•

Push the remote start button on the key fob

twice within five seconds. Pushing the re-

mote 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 Mon-

oxide is poisonous and can cause seri-

ous injury or death when inhaled.

WARNING!

• 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.

How To Use Remote Start

• Push Remote Start button on the key fob

twice within five seconds. Pushing the Re-

mote 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

• PANIC button not pushed

• System not disabled from previous remote

start event

• 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.

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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 sys-

tem will disable the one time push of the

Remote Start button for two seconds after

receiving a valid Remote Start request.

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 security

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

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