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Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee User Manual

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    Includes srt8 2013 grand cherokee user guide jeep.Com 13wk741-926-aa grand cherokee fourth edition user guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). Download a free vehicle information app ...

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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. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . 8 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Consumer assistance chrysler group llc customer center . . . . . . . . . . . 133 chrysler canada inc. Customer center . . . . . . . . . . . 133 assistance for the hearing impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 publications ordering . . . . . . . 133 reporting safety defects in the 50 united ...

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    Welcome from chrysler group llc congratulations on selecting your new chrysler group llc vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristics ...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution. Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal...

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    • 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. Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehic...

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    Driver c ockpit controls at a glance 6.

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    A. Headlight switch pg. 29 b. Electronic v ehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 80 c. T urn signal/w iper/w asher/high beams lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30 d. Instrument cluster pg. 8 e. Electronic v ehicle information center (evic) display pg. 80 f. Ignition switch (behind steering w...

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    Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light** - oil pressure warning light** - engine temperature warning light - transmission temperature warning light - anti-lock brake (abs) light** - air bag warning light** - electronic throttle control (etc) light - tire p...

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    Indicators - turn signal indicators - adaptive cruise control (acc) set indicator* - high beam indicator - hill descent control indicator* - front fog light indicator* - park/headlight on indicator* - vehicle security indicator* - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator* - tow/haul indicato...

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    Key fob locking and unlocking the doors/liftgate • press the lock button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate. • all doors can be programmed to un- lock on the fir...

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    • in case the key fob battery is dead, use the emergency key to open the door. If the vehicle is equipped with keyless enter-n-go™, remove the engine start/stop button by inserting the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose. N...

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    Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • when leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. • never leave...

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    Keyless enter-n-go™ • the keyless enter-n-go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's key fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to press the key fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a ...

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    • if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. If “unlock driver door 1st press” is pro- grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all ...

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    Removing the button • the engine start/stop button can be removed from the ignition switch for key fob use. • insert the metal part of the emergency key under the chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the button loose. Note: the engine start/stop button should only be removed or inse...

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    Accessory positions with engine off note: the following functions are with the driver’s foot off the brake pedal (transmission in park or neutral position). Starting with the ignition switch in the off position: • press the engine start/stop button once to change the ignition switch to the acc posit...

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    To disarm • keyless enter-n-go™ button installed: press the key fob unlock button or with one of the key fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the keyless enter-n-go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the keyless e...

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    Supplemental restraint system (srs) — air bags • this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The advanced front air bags will not deploy in every type of collision. • advanced front air bags are designed to...

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    Child restraints • children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require th...

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    • the tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. Do not use the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor. • tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and down- ward into the seat. I...

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    Front seats power seats • the recline switch, located on the out- board side of the seat, controls seat- back adjustment. • the power seat switch controls forward/ back, up/down and tilt adjustment. Power lumbar • push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rear- ward to ...

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    • to program a key fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the lock position and remove the key fob, press and release the lock button on the key fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2. • place the ignition switch in the on/run position, select remote linked...

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    Fold-flat front passenger seat • the front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. Pull up on the recliner lever to fold down the seatback. Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Sea...

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    Rear seats 60/40 split rear seat to lower rear seatback • with the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull upward on the release lever and fold the rear seatback down. To raise rear seatback • raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. To recline rear seatback • to recline the se...

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    Front ventilated seats • located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures. • there are two ventilated sea...

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    Heated steering wheel • the steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one temperature setting. • the heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls. • press the switch once to turn the heat- ing element on. Press the...

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    Power - tilt/telescoping steering column • the power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below the turn signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever on the steering column. • to tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steeri...

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    Engine break-in recommendations • a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. • whil...

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    Caution! Never use non-detergent oil or straight mineral oil in the engine or damage may result. Headlight switch automatic headlights/parking lights/headlights • rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights an...

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    Turn signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever turn signal/lane change assist • tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. Front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position ...

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    Rear wiper rear wiper operation • rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for rear wiper operation. Rear washer operation • rotate the center portion of the lever past the second detent to activate the rear washer. High b...

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    Set • with the speed control on, push and release the set – button to set a desired speed. Accel/decel • once a speed is set, pushing the res + button once or the set – button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h). • push and hold the res + button to accelerate in...

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    Mode (acc only) • if desired, the adaptive cruise control mode can be turned off and the system can be operated as a standard (fixed speed) cruise control. When in the standard (fixed speed) cruise control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain the speed you ...

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    Near • changing the fcw status to the “near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a potential frontal collision when you are much closer. • this setting provides less reaction time than the “far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience. • more dynamic or aggressive drivers t...

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    Warning! • leaving the electronic or adaptive speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the electronic or adaptive speed control system off when you are...

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    Electronic range selection (ers) • electronic range select (ers) allows you to limit the highest available trans- mission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ers shift control will help you maximize bot...

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    Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • press the auto button. • select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature control buttons. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air conditioning (a/c) • if the air conditioning button is pressed while in au...

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    Parksense® rear park assist • the four parksense ® sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view. • when an object is detected within two meters behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in reverse, a warning will display ...

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    Blind spot monitoring • the blind spot monitoring (bsm) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle. • the blind spot ...

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    Power sunroof manual open/close • press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again. Commandview® sunroof with power shade ...

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    Manual open/close • press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the power shade. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the power shade will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again. Pinch protection feature • this feature will...

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 42.

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    Electronics 43.

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    Uconnect® 130 note: your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock setting • press and hold the “time” button...

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    Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am or fm bands. • hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store radio presets • press the “set/rnd” button once and set 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). • a second station may be added...

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    Uconnect® 130 with siriusxm satellite radio note: • your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect ® voice command and uconnect ® phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see...

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    Equalizer, balance and fade • press the “tune/scroll” control knob and bass, mid, treble, balance and fade will display. Rotate the “tune/scroll” control knob to select the desired setting. Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or sat bands. • hold ei...

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    Cd/disc operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through cd tracks. • hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping. Set/rnd button (random play) • press this button while the cd is playing to activate random play. • this feature plays the selections on the cd in random order to provide...

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    Uconnect® 430/430n note: • your radio may not be equipped with the uconnect ® voice command and uconnect ® phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the voice command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio s...

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    Menu • press the “menu” hard-key to access the system setup menu and the my files menu. • press the “menu” hard-key in an active mode (sat, cd, aux, etc.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “audio” hard-key on the right side of the r...

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    Radio operation • to access radio mode, touch the “radio” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate, then touch the “am,” “fm” or “sat” soft-key at the top of the screen to select the band. Seek up/seek down • press the “seek up” or “seek down” soft-keys to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or...

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    Cd/dvd disc operation • press the “media” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “hdd,” “disc,” or “aux” media source soft-key tab. Note: your touch-screen radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is...

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    Audio jack operation • the aux/audio jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod ® , to the vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. • pressing the “media” hard-key and then the “aux” soft-key to change the mode...

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    Copying music from usb • the usb port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • insert a usb device (e.G. Thumb drive or memory stick), then select “my music soft-key.” • touch the “add music files to hdd” soft-key, then touch the “front ...

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    Playing music from the hdd • press the “media” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “hdd” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “search/browse” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from fav...

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    4. While the navigation system is speaking, use the on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level. Please note the volume setting for navigation voice prompt is different than the audio system. Note: for your own safety and the safety of others, it is not possible to use cert...

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    Following your route • your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding a via point • to add a stop between the current location and the end destination (via...

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    Acquiring satellites • the gps satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals. • you may experience delays in acquisition of satellite ...

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    Menu • press the “menu” hard-key to access the system setup menu and the my files menu. • press the “menu” hard-key in an active mode (sat, cd, aux, etc.) in order to change mode specific settings. Equalizer, balance and fade audio control menu • press the “menu” hard-key on the right side of the ra...

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    Radio operation • to access radio mode, touch the “radio/media” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until am/fm/sat appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “am,” “fm” or “sat” soft-key to select the band. Seek up/seek down • press the “seek up” or “seek down” hard-keys to ...

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    Cd/dvd disc operation • press the “radio/media” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “hdd,” “disc,” or “aux” media source soft-key tab. Note: your touch-screen radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode wh...

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    Audio jack operation • the aux/audio jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod ® , to the vehicles sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo audio patch cable. • pressing the “radio/media” hard-key and then the “aux” soft-key to change th...

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    • touch the “add music files to hdd” soft-key, then touch the “from disc” soft-key in the next screen to start the process. Note: • you might need to select the folder or title depending on the cd, then press “done” to start the copy process. • the copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of ...

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    Display a picture on the radio screen • once the import is complete, the pictures will then be available in the “my pictures” screen. • press the “menu” hard-key to access the settings menu, then touch the “my files” soft-key and then touch the “my pictures” soft-key. Touch the desired picture, then...

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    Navigation • your navigation system receives gps signals from up to 16 satellites to dis- play the position of your vehicle. Map and database information is supplied through a hard disk drive. • touch the “nav” hard-key on the radio face plate to access the navigation system and the nav – main menu....

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    Main navigation menu finding points of interest • from the nav main menu, touch the “points of interest” soft-key. • select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • select your destination and touch “go.” finding a place by entering the street address • from the nav main menu, touch “new d...

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    Entering your home location • press the “nav” hard-key on the right side of the radio. • from the nav – main menu, touch “guide me home” to enter your home address. If no home address has been set, touch “yes” to access the enter home address menu. • touch “street address” to enter your address. Tou...

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    Route guidance • after starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “follow the arrows on the display.” you will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays. Route options • after pressing the “options” soft-key in the route guidance menu, the ...

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    Siriusxm satellite radio/travel link • siriusxm travel link requires a subscription, sold separately after the 1 year trial subscription included with your vehicle purchase. • siriusxm travel link is only available in the united states. • the following describes features that are available when in s...

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    • you will see a favorite star indicator in the upper right side of the screen below the sat soft-key and a pop up will alert you that a favorite song or artist is currently playing on one of the siriusxm satellite radio channels. Note: refer to your uconnect ® 730n or 430/ 430n user's manual for mo...

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    Replay option option description fast forward/fw forwards the content, and works similarly to rewind/rw. However, fast forward/fw can only be used when content has been previously rewound. Replay time displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your content lags the live c...

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    Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steer- ing wheel. Right switch • press the switch up or down to in- crease or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sat. Left switch • press the switch up...

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    • non-touch-screen radios: to hear audio from devices connected to the usb port, press the “aux” button on the radio faceplate • touch-screen radios: to hear audio from devices connected to the usb port, press the “media” hard-key, then touch the “aux” or “ipod ® ” soft-key. • when connected to this...

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    Uconnect® phone • to determine if your vehicle is equipped with uconnect ® phone, press the “uconnect ® phone” button . If your vehicle has this feature, you will hear a voice prompt. If not, you will see a message on the radio “uconnect phone not available”. • the uconnect ® phone is a voice-activa...

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    • (after the beep), say “device pairing”. • (after the beep), say “pair a device”. • follow the audible prompts. • you will be asked to say a four-digit personal identification number (pin), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can say any four-digit pin. You will not need ...

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    • only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. The sim card phonebook is not part of the mobile phonebook. • this downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the uconnect ® phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are transferred and updated to uconnect ® phone on...

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    Uconnect® voice command voice command operation • the uconnect ® voice command system allows you to control your am, fm radio, satellite radio, disc player, hdd, uconnect ® phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable media devices. • when you press the “voice command” button located on the radio ...

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    Siriusxm satellite radio mode “channel number” (to change the channel by its spoken number) “next channel” (to select the next channel) “previous channel” (to select the previous channel) “list channel” (to hear a list of available channels) "channel name" (to change the channel by its spoken name) ...

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    Note: to access the tutorial, press the “voice command” button . After the beep, say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (touch-screen radio) to cancel the tutorial. Warning! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following applicable laws re...

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    Operation of the remote • the remote control operates similarly to any dvd remote you have used before and allows the rear seat passengers to change stations, tracks, discs and audio/video modes. • the remote control is designed to control either channel by using the selector switch located on the r...

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    Compass calibration • this compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the evic will display “cal” until the compass is calibrated. • you may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 d...

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    Universal garage door opener (homelink®) • homelink ® replaces up to three hand- held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motor- ized gates, lighting or home security systems. The homelink ® unit is pow- ered by your vehicles 12 volt battery. • the homelink ® buttons that ...

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    • simultaneously press and hold both the homelink ® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button. • continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The homelink ® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after homelink ® has received the frequency signal from th...

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    Using homelink® • to operate, press and release the programmed homelink ® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (i.E., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,). The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at ...

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    Note: the power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power rating exceeds app...

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    Note: • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. • power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this wi...

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    Quadra-trac i® four-wheel drive quadra-trac i® operating instructions/precautions - 3.6l only • the quadra-trac i ® is a single-speed (hi range only) transfer case, which provides convenient full-time four-wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The brake traction control (btc) system, which...

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    Shifting procedures 4wd hi to 4wd low • with the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the on/run position or the engine running, shift the transmission into neutral, and press the “4wd low” button once on the transfer case switch. The “4wd low” indicator light in the...

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    Trailer t o wing weight s (maximum trailer weight ra tings ) engine/model model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer to ngue w t. (see note) 3.6l 4x2 4 0 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 3.6l 4x4 4 0 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 5.7...

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    Tow/haul mode • when driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting occurs, press the tow/haul switch to select tow/haul mode. This will improve performance and reduce the potential for transmission overheating or failure due to excessive sh...

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    • turn the ignition switch to the on/run position, but do not start the engine. • press and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission into neutral. • using a ballpoint pen or similar object, press and hold the recessed transfer case n (neutral) button for four seconds, until the light next to ...

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    Autostick® • autostick ® is a driver-interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. Autostick ® allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. • this sy...

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    Selec-track™ • selec-track™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains. • rotate the mode control knob to select the following selec-track™ positions: • sport - dry weather, on-road cali- bration. Performance ba...

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    Srt8 performance features electronic vehicle information center (evic) • the evic can be used to program the following performance features. Press the up or down button until perfor- mance features displays, then press the select button. Scroll through the settings using the up or down but- tons. Pr...

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    Peak g-force • when selected, this screen displays all four g-force values (two lateral and two longitudinal). Digital speedometer • when selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed. Warning! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the performance features is intended for off-h...

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    Roadside assistance • dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for u.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. • provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. • briefly describe the nature of th...

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    • when the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tpms from functi...

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    - malfunction indicator light (mil) • certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the mil after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive no...

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    - anti-lock brake (abs) light • this light monitors the anti-lock brake system (abs). • if the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - electronic throttle control (etc) lig...

  • Page 102: Caution!

    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are st...

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    Warning! • do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) if the “tire pressure monitoring telltale light” is illuminated. Vehicle handling and braking may be reduced. You could have a collision and be severely or fatally injured. • do not tow a trailer when using the compact spare tire. Jack location • the scissor...

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    Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery surfaces. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever into park. 5. Turn the ignition off. 6. For vehicle equipped with quadra-lift ® refer to “quadra-lift — if ...

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    4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. What to do in emergencies 103.

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    5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clo...

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    Road tire installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push dow...

  • Page 108: Warning!

    Warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on ...

  • Page 109

    Battery location • the battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting. Jump-starting • if your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and...

  • Page 110: Caution!

    4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery. 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged ba...

  • Page 111: Warning!

    Warning! • when temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start....

  • Page 112

    Shift lever override • if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following pro- cedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • to access the shift lever override, remove the rubber cupholder liner to the right of the shift lever. • firmly se...

  • Page 113

    T o wing a dis abled vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground 2wd models 4wd models flat t o w none • t rans in neutral • 3 0 mph max (48 k m/h) • 1 5 m iles (24 km) max distance • t rans in p ark • t /case in neutral • t ow in forward direction wheel lift or dolly t o w front no rear ok no fl...

  • Page 114

    Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...

  • Page 115: Warning!

    Opening the hood • pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. • reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time. Warning! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driv...

  • Page 116

    Fuel door release • the fuel door release button is located on the instrument panel below the headlight switch. • push the button once and release to open the fuel door. Fuel door emergency release • to manually open the fuel door, remove the storage bin located in the rear cargo area and pull the r...

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    Engine c omp ar tment 3.6l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 115.

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    5.7l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 116.

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    6.4l sr t e ngine maintaining your vehicle 117.

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    Fluids and capacities non srt8 component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities 3.6l engine we recommend you use mopar ® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). 10.4 quarts (9.9 liters) 5.7l engine – without trailer tow package we recommend you use m...

  • Page 121

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities transfer case – 3.6l engine we recommend you use shell automatic transmis- sion fluid 3353. — transfer case – 5.7l engine we recommend you use mopar ® atf+4 ® automatic transmission fluid. — axle differential (front/rear) we recommend you use mo...

  • Page 122

    Srt8 component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities 6.4l engine we recommend you use mopar ® antifreeze/coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). 16 quarts (15.2 liters) engine oil with filter – 6.4l engine for best performance and maximum protection under all ...

  • Page 123: Caution!

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with hybrid or...

  • Page 124

    Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “electronic vehicle information center...

  • Page 125

    Maintenance chart mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,...

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    Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,00...

  • Page 127

    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 years 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 years 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 years 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 years 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 years 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 years 80,000 miles ...

  • Page 128

    Sr t8 – maintenance char t miles: 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000 or months: 6 1 2 1 8 2 4 3 0 3 6 4 2 4 8 5 4 6 0 6 6 7 2 7 8 or kilometers: 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 chang...

  • Page 129

    Srt8 – maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or 6 months 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months 18,000 miles (30,000 km) or 18 months 24,000 miles (40,000 km) or 24 months 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 30 months 36,000 miles (60,000 km) or 36 mont...

  • Page 130

    Fuses integrated power module (fuses) the integrated power module is located on the right side of the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stam...

  • Page 131

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description j14 20 amp blue trailer tow lamps/park lamps j15 40 amp green rear window defroster j17 40 amp green starter motor solenoid feed j18 20 amp blue ngc/pcm transmission range j19 60 amp yellow rad fan motor hi/rad fan motor low j20 30 amp pink front wiper gro...

  • Page 132: Caution!

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m24 25 amp natural rear wiper on m25 20 amp yellow fuel pump motor output/diesel lift pump (export only) m26 10 amp red driver door switch bank m27 10 amp red ignition switch feed/win/pem m28 15 amp blue pcm feed/tcm m29 10 amp red corax tpm m30 15 amp blu...

  • Page 133: Warning!

    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...

  • Page 134: Caution!

    Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • to remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use mopar ® wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-...

  • Page 135: Warning!

    Chrysler group llc customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1–877–426–5337 chrysler canada inc. Customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 (english) phone: 1–800–387–9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers w...

  • Page 136

    Note: • a street address is required when ordering manuals (no p.O. Boxes). • the owner's manual and user guide electronic files are also available on the chrysler, jeep, ram truck and dodge websites. • click on the "for owners" tab, select "owner/service manuals", then select your desired model yea...

  • Page 137

    Authentic accessories by mopar® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic jeep accessories by mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your jeep grand cherokee. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, ...

  • Page 138

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . .32 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . . .99 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .16 automatic dimming mirror . . . . . .31 automatic headlights . . . . . . . . .29 auto...

  • Page 139

    Headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . .29 high beam . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 high beam/low beam select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 high beam/low beam select (dimmer) switch . . . . . . . . . .31 hill descent co...

  • Page 140

    Remote starting system . . . . . . . .12 replacement bulbs. . . . . . . . . .132 reporting safety defects. . . . . . .134 roll over warning . . . . . . . . . . . .4 schedule, maintenance . . . . . . .121 seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22 adjustm...

  • Page 141

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 19 • how do i program my front seat memory? Pg. 21 operating your vehicle • how does the electronic range select (ers) operate? Pg. 36 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? • uconnect ® 130 pg. 44 •...

  • Page 142

    Srt8 • how do i operate the paddle shifters? Pg. 92 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 96 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 100 • how do i jump-start my vehicle? Pg. 107 maintaining your vehicle • where is my fuse block located? Pg. 128 • what type of...

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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. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

  • Page 148: Download A Free

    Includes srt8 2013 grand cherokee user guide jeep.Com 13wk741-926-aa grand cherokee fourth edition user guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). Download a free vehicle information app ...