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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 User Manual

Summary of Grand Cherokee SRT 2014

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    Includes srt8 2014 grand cherokee user guide jeep.Com 14wk741-926-aa grand cherokee first 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 b...

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . 154 chrysler canada inc. Customer center . . . . . . . . . . . 154 assistance for the hearing impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 publications ordering . . . . . . . 154 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 essen- tials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new chrysler group llc vehicle has characteristic...

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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. 26 b. Electronic v ehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 97 c. T urn signal/w iper/w asher/high beams lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 27 d. Instrument cluster pg. 7 e. Electronic v ehicle information center (evic) display pg. 7 f. Ignition switch (behind steering wh...

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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 - ti...

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    Indicators -turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator * - park/headlight on indicator * - vehicle security indicator * - electronic speed control on indicator - electronic speed control set indicator - hill descent control indicator * - door ajar indicator - electronic...

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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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    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 you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled. • keep key fob transmitters away from child...

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    • do not grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). Note: • if “unlock all doors 1st press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle. To select between “unlock driver door 1st press” and “unlock all ...

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    Lock or unlock the liftgate • to lock the liftgate — with a valid passive entry rke transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle. • to unlock/enter the liftgate — the liftgate passive entry unlock feature is b...

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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). Starting with the ignition switch in the off position: • press the engine start/stop button once to change the ignition switch to the acc position. • pr...

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    Seat belt • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull o...

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    • advanced front air bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the severity and type of collision. Advanced front air bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or ro...

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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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    Manual seat forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the de- sired position. Then, using body pres- sure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjust- ers have latched. Recliner • lift...

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    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. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path. Warning! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden...

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    Heated/ventilated seats front heated seats • the controls for front heated seats are located in the touch screen. • press the soft-key once to turn the high setting on. Press the soft-key a second time to turn the low setting on. Press the soft-key a third time to shut the heating elements off. • if...

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    Rear heated seats • second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console. • press the switch once to select high- level heating. Press the switch a sec- ond time to select low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements off. • if the high-level ...

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    Tilt/telescoping steering column manual - tilt/telescoping steering column • the tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • push the handle down to unlock the steering column. • to tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward ...

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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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    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 and to the second detent for headlights . • with the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push...

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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. High beam operation • push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash ...

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    Rain sensing wipers • this feature senses moisture on the vehicles windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity. • this feature can...

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    Set • with the speed control on, push and release the set+ or set- button to set a desired speed. • once a speed has been set a message cruise control set to mph/km will appear indicating what speed was set. An indicator cruise will also appear and stay on in the instrument cluster when the speed is...

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    Distance setting (acc only) • the specified following distance for acc can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, acc calculates and sets the distance to the vehi...

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    Changing fcw status • the fcw feature has three settings and can be changed within the uconnect ® system screen : • far • near • off note: the fcw and active braking settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in park. Far • the default status of fcw is the “far” setting. • the far setting prov...

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    Note: • if fcw is set to “off”, “fcw off” will be displayed in the evic. • refer to the owner's manual on the dvd for further details. 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 th...

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    Electronic shifter • your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel efficient 8 speed trans- mission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a con- ventional shifter. Instead, the shift le- ver is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward, always returning to the c...

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    Sport mode • to shift from drive to sport, pull the shift lever rearward until “s” is displayed in the evic. • to shift back into drive from sport, pull the shift lever rearward until “d” is displayed in the evic. Fuel economy (econ) mode • the fuel economy (eco) mode can im- prove the vehicle’s ove...

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    Automatic climate controls with touch-screen touch-screen automatic climate controls climate control knobs operating your vehicle 35.

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    • press the auto button or auto soft-key. • select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air conditioning (a/c) • if the air conditioning button is pressed while in auto mode, t...

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    • when an object is detected within two meters behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in reverse, a warning will display in the electronic vehicle information center (evic) and a chime will sound (when sound and display is selected from the customer programmable features section of the uconnect...

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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 40

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    Electronics 41.

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    Identifying your radio uconnect ® 5.0 • 5” touch-screen • three hard-keys on either side of the display uconnect ® 8.4a • 8.4” touch-screen • climate soft key in lower menu bar • hd button will not be visible on right side of screen when viewing am or fm • siriusxm travel link feature not listed wit...

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    Uconnect® access (available on uconnect® 8.4a and uconnect® 8.4an) (if equipped) • uconnect ® access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connect- ing your vehicle with a 3g cellular connection. Uconnect ® access provides: • the ability to remotely lock/unlock your doors and start your ...

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    Uconnect® access registration • to unlock the full potential of uconnect ® access in your vehicle, you first need to register with uconnect ® access. 1. From the parked vehicle with the radio touch screen powered on, select the “apps” soft-key located near the bottom right-hand corner of the radio t...

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    • at this point your vehicle is registered with uconnect ® access. Apps will be downloaded the next time you start your vehicle. It may take over 30 minutes for all of the apps to install. If the apps have not appeared after 24 hours, please contact uconnect ® care. The recommended next steps are to...

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    Note: purchased apps can take up to 30 minutes to download, depending on your vehicle’s cellular coverage at time of purchase. If your download takes more than 30 minutes, please contact uconnect ® care by pressing the assist button on the rear view mirror. • you can also purchase apps or renew your...

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    Maintaining your uconnect® access account reinstalling an app • you can easily correct many application related issues you may be experiencing by resetting the app back to the factory setting. From the vehicle’s radio touch- screen, complete the following steps: 1. Touch the uconnect ® app and open ...

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    In vehicle features 1. Assist call – the rear view mirror contains an assist push button which automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of these predefined desti- nations for immediate support: • roadside assistance call – if you get a flat tire, or need a tow, you’ll be connected to some...

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    4. Bing™ - customers have the ability to search for nearby destinations or a point of interest (poi) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example, “italian restaurant”). Searching can be done by voice or using the touch-screen keypad. Using the touch-screen, launch bing™ by sel...

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    Uconnect® access remote features • if you own a compatible ios or android ® powered device, the uconnect ® access app allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your horn and lights from virtually anywhere (vehicle must be within the united states and have networ...

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    3. Remote horn and lights – it’s easy to locate a vehicle in a dark, crowded or noisy parking area by activating the horn and lights. It may also help if you need to draw attention to your vehicle for any reason. You can send a request to your vehicle in one of three ways: • using the uconnect ® acc...

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    Uconnect® 5.0 setting the time 1. Press the more hard-key on the right side of the display, next press the settings soft-key and then the time soft-key. Or press the settings hard-key on the right side of the display, then press the clock soft-key. The time setting screen is displayed and the clock ...

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    Equalizer • touch the equalizer soft-key to adjust the bass, mid and treble. Use the + or - soft-key to adjust the equalizer to your desired settings. Press the back arrow soft-key when done. Balance/fade • touch the balance/fade soft-key to adjust the sound from the speakers. Use the arrow soft-key...

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    • to access siriusxm satellite radio, press the “radio” hard-key and then the sxm soft-key. • siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the pl...

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    • pressing the media hard-key, then touch the source soft-key and then select aux to change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers. • the functions of the portable device are controlled using th...

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    • you can interrupt the system prompts at any time by pressing the uconnect ® voice command button while the system is speaking. After the beep, you can say a command. • you can ‘chain’ commands together for faster results. Say “call joe doe mobile”, for example. • for best performance, adjust the r...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect ® 5.0 general anytime “go to radio” (media, phone) – compass, settings, and more functions are not voice command accessible “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” radio am/fm “tune to am950”, “tune to 95.5fm (preset 5) sat...

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    Uconnect® 8.4a uconnect® 8.4a at a glance displaying the time • if the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the controls soft-key or the apps soft-key, then the settings soft-key. In the settings list, touch the clock soft-key then touch the check box next to show ...

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    Audio settings • touch of the audio soft-key to activate the audio settings screen to adjust balance\fade, equalizer, and speed adjusted volume. • you can return to the radio screen by touching the x located at the top right. Balance/fade • touch the balance/fade soft-key to balance audio between th...

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    Radio • to access the radio mode, touch the radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting radio stations • touch the desired radio band (am, fm or sxm) soft-key. Seek up/seek down • touch the seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations. • touch and hold ...

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    Siriusxm premier over 160 channels • get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium programming, including howard stern, every nfl game, oprah radio ® , every mlb...

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    Browse • lets you browse the siriusxm channel listing or genre listing. Favorites, game zone, weather and jump settings also provide a way to browse the siriusxm channel list. Browse sub-menu sub-menu description all shows the channel listing. Genre provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump t...

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    • siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call siriusx...

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    Usb port • connect your ipod ® or compatible device using a usb cable into the usb port. Usb memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Then, audio from the device can be played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio di...

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    Ipod ® /cd/aux controls • the ipod ® /cd/aux controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis- played on the side of the screen and choose between disc, aux, ipod ® , bluetooth or sd card. Note: uconnect ® will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when some- thing is first ...

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    4. In the guidance menu, adjust the nav volume by touching the + or – soft-keys. Finding points of interest • from the main navigation menu, touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the points of interest soft-key. • select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • select your destination a...

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    Setting your home location • touch the nav soft-key in the menu bar to access the navigation system and the main navigation menu. • touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the go home soft-key. • you may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from rec...

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    Adding a stop • to add a stop you must be navigating a route. • touch the menu soft-key to return to the main navigation menu. • touch the where to? Soft-key, then search for the extra stop. When another location has been selected, you can choose to cancel your previous route, add as the first desti...

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    Start pairing procedure on mobile phone • search for available devices on your bluetooth ® enabled mobile phone. This is usually within settings or options under “bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s manual for details. • when your phone finds the system, select “uconnect” as the paired device. You m...

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    Common phone commands (examples) • “call john smith” • “call john smith mobile” • “dial 1 248 555 1212 • “call emergency” • “call towing assistance” • “redial” phonebook • uconnect ® radios will automatically download your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone....

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    Voice text reply • uconnect ® phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone. • your mobile phone must support sms over bluetooth ® in order to use this feature. If the uconnect ® phone determines your phone is not compatible with sms messaging over bluetooth ® the “messaging” button ...

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    Voice command (vr) user tips • to hear available commands, press the uconnect ® voice command button and say “help”. You will hear available commands for the menu displayed. • at any time, you can say the words “cancel” or “help”. These commands are universal and can be used from virtually any menu....

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    Types of v oice commands a vailable steering wheel buttons to press: radio mode media mode climate controls navigation phone mode apps uconnect ® v oice com- mand (vr) button am/fm & sat- ellite brand control media devices control t emperature control destination selection and v iew - bing™ general ...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect ® 8.4a general anytime “go to radio” (media, climate, navigation, phone, apps) – settings, and controls are not voice command accessible “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” “launch bing™” – required 1st voice command to...

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    Voice texting (available during trial period or if subscribed to uconnect ® access advantage) create a text message using voice command capability “send a message to john smith (123-456-7890)” “show messages” “listen to” (view) “number 4” “forward text” (message) “to john smith” (phone type, number)...

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    Uconnect® 8.4an uconnect® 8.4an at a glance displaying the time • if the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the controls soft-key or the apps soft-key, then the settings soft-key. In the settings list, touch the clock soft-key then touch the check box next to sho...

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    Audio settings • touch of the audio soft-key to activate the audio settings screen to adjust balance\fade, equalizer, and speed adjusted volume. • you can return to the radio screen by touching the x located at the top right. Balance/fade • touch the balance/fade soft-key to balance audio between th...

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    Radio • to access the radio mode, touch the radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting radio stations • touch the desired radio band (am, fm or sxm) soft-key. Seek up/seek down • touch the seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations. • touch and hold ...

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    Hd radio • hd radio technology (available on uconnect 8.4an) allows broadcasters to transmit a high-quality digital signal. • with an hd radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the listening experience. Hd radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist. S...

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    Siriusxm parental controls • you can skip or hide certain channels from view if you do not want access to them. Touch the more soft-key, then the settings soft-key, next touch the sirius setup soft-key, then select channel skip. Touch the box, check-mark, next to the channel you want skipped. They w...

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    • siriusxm services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the new vehicle purchase. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call siriusx...

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    Usb port • connect your ipod ® or compatible device using a usb cable into the usb port. Usb memory sticks with audio files can also be used. Then, audio from the device can be played on the vehicles sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio di...

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    Uconnect ® 8.4a & 8.4an available media hubs uconnect ® 8.4a & 8.4an media hub (sd, usb, aux ports) dual charging ports s o s = standard equipment o = optional equipment ipod ® /cd/aux controls • the ipod ® /cd/aux controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis- played on the side of the...

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    Navigation • touch the nav soft-key in the menu bar to access the navigation system. Changing the navigation voice prompt volume 1. Touch the view map soft-key from the nav main menu. 2. With the map displayed, touch the settings soft-key in the lower right area of the screen. 3. In the settings men...

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    Entering a destination address • from the main navigation menu, touch the where to? Soft-key, then touch the address soft-key. • follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch the yes soft-key. Note: destination entry is not available while your vehicle is in motion. However, you can al...

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    • your route is marked with a blue 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 stop • to add a stop you must be navigating a route. • touch the menu soft-key to return to the main naviga...

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    • fuel prices -- check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice. • sports scores -- in-game and final scores as well as weekly schedules. • movie listings -- check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the theater of your choice. • sirius...

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    Pairing a phone • to use the uconnect ® phone feature, you must first pair your bluetooth ® phone with the uconnect ® system. Start pairing procedure on the radio • touch the phone soft-key and then the settings soft-key. Next, touch add device. • uconnect ® phone will display an “in progress” scree...

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    Mute (or unmute) microphone during call • during a call, touch the mute soft-key on the phone main screen to mute and unmute the call. Transfer ongoing call between handset and vehicle • during a call, touch the transfer soft-key on the phone main screen to transfer an on-going call between handset ...

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    Changing the volume • start a dialogue by pressing the phone button , then say a command for example - "help". • use the radio on/off volume rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the uconnect ® system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for uconnect ® is different tha...

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    Note: all phone oriented voice commands are accessible by first pressing the phone pick up button, not the voice command button. To end a call, simply press the phone hang up button. In some vehicles, the phone pickup button serves the dual purpose of ending calls as well. Voice command (vr) user ti...

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    Types of v oice commands a vailable steering wheel buttons to press: radio mode media mode climate controls navigation phone mode apps uconnect ® v oice command (vr) button am/fm & satellite brand control media devices control t emperature control destination selection and v iew - bing™ general ucon...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect ® 8.4an general anytime “go to radio” (media, climate, navigation, phone, apps) – settings, and controls are not voice command accessible “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” “launch bing™” – required 1st voice command t...

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    Voice texting (available during trial period or if subscribed to uconnect ® access advantage) create a text message using voice command capability “send a message to john smith (123-456-7890)” “show messages” “listen to” (view) “number 4” “forward text” (message) “to john smith” (phone type, number)...

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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 increase or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sxm. Left switch • press the switch up o...

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    Video entertainment system (ves™) system operation • the screens are located in the rear of each front seat. To open the screen, lift the protective cover. • the system may be controlled by the rear seat occupants using the remote control. • to use the headphones, press the power button located on t...

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    Auxiliary/hdmi audio/video input jacks • the aux/hdmi input jacks are located on the seats. • connect the video game or other external media devices to the aux jacks following the color coding for ves™ jacks. • using either the touch-screen radio or remote control, select aux from the rear ves™ cont...

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    Programmable features programmable features • the evic can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the up or down button until system setup displays, then press the right button. Scroll through the settings using the up or down buttons. Press the ok button to change the setting. Pres...

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    Trip b • press and release the up or down arrow button until the trip b icon is highlighted in the evic (toggle left or right to select trip a or trip b). Press and release the ok button to display the trip b information. Fuel economy • press and release the up or down arrow button until the fuel ec...

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    Programming a rolling code • for programming garage door openers that were manufactured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identified by the “learn” or “train” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is not the button that is normally used to open...

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    Note: • if the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door (or device) should activate when the homelink ® button is pressed. • to program the two remaining homelink ® buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. Do not erase the channels. Using homelink®...

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    Warning! • to avoid serious injury or death do not: • insert any objects into the receptacles • touch with wet hands • close the lid when not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. Power outlets • the front power outlet is located in- side the center storag...

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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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    Selec-terrain™ • selec-terrain™ 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-terrain™ positions: • snow – the electronic stability control is set for add...

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    • after the engine is turned off, you may notice that the air suspension system operates briefly. This is normal. The system is correcting the position of the vehicle. • to assist with changing a spare tire, the quadra-lift™ air suspension system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to ...

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    Warning! • you or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the n (neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case n (neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and will allow th...

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    Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) engine/model model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l 4x2 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812kg) 620 lbs (281 kg) 3.6l 4x4 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 6,200 lbs (2 812kg) 620 lbs (281 kg) 5.7l 4x2 55 sq...

  • Page 112

    Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) two-wheel drive models • recreational towing is not allowed. Quadra-trac i® (single-speed transfer case) four-wheel drive models • recreational towing is not allowed. This model does not have a neutral position in the transfer case. Quadra-trac ii® /quadr...

  • Page 113: Caution!

    Note: vehicles equipped with quadra-lift™ must be lowered to the “park” (lowest) level, and have automatic leveling disabled, before tying them down (from the body) on a trailer or a flatbed truck. Refer to “quadra-lift™” in “off-road capabilities” for more information. If the vehicle cannot be lowe...

  • Page 114: Warning!

    Paddle shift mode • paddle shift mode is a driver-interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. Paddle shift mode allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle per...

  • Page 115

    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 calibration. Performance base...

  • Page 116: Warning!

    0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • when selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within 10 seconds. Braking distance • when selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed. 1/8 mile...

  • Page 117

    Timers 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile • when selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h), 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile. Braking distance • when selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at which the brak...

  • Page 118: Warning!

    Options • when selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or custom display for your srt home page. Warning! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the performance features is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended th...

  • Page 119

    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...

  • Page 120: Caution!

    • 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...

  • Page 121

    - electronic stability control (esc) activation/malfunction indicator light • if the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the esc system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle ...

  • Page 122: Warning!

    • if the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or e...

  • Page 123: 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...

  • Page 124: Warning!

    Jacking and tire changing run flat tires – srt8 only • this vehicle is equipped with a compact spare along with run flat tires. Although the tires are designed with a “run flat” feature that allows the vehicle to be driven approximately 50 miles (80 km) at 55 mph (88 km/h). Immediate service should ...

  • Page 125

    Spare tire stowage • the spare tire is stowed under the load floor in the rear cargo area and is secured to the body with a special wing nut. 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 parki...

  • Page 126

    3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. What to do in emergencies 124.

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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. 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket...

  • Page 128

    7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks. 10. Finish tightening...

  • Page 129: Caution!

    Caution! • do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the jacking instructions for this vehicle. • be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly. Warning! • do not a...

  • Page 130

    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 131: Caution!

    Jump-starting procedure 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to ...

  • Page 132: 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 133

    Manual park release 8–speed • in order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of park (such as a dead battery), a manual park release is available. • follow these steps to use the manual park release: • open the center console and locate the manual park release...

  • Page 134: Caution!

    T o wing a dis abled vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground 2wd models 4wd models flat t ow none • t rans in neutral • 30 mph max (48 km/h) • 15 miles (24 km) max distance • t rans in p ark • t/case in neutral • t ow in forward direction wheel lift or dolly t ow front no rear ok no flatbed a...

  • Page 135

    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 136: 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 137

    Fuel door emergency release • to manually open the fuel door, remove the storage bin located in the rear cargo area and pull the release cable located in the storage bin opening. Storage bin removal • push down on inboard edge. This will pop up outboard edge. • grab popped up outboard edge with othe...

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    Engine c omp ar tment 3.6l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 136.

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    5.7l e ngine maintaining your vehicle 137.

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    6.4l sr t e ngine maintaining your vehicle 138.

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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 142

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities axle differential (rear) –5.7l engine without electronic limited- slip differential (elsd) we recommend you use mopar ® synthetic gear & axle lubricant sae 75w-85 (api-gl5). — brake master cylinder we recommend you use mopar ® dot 3 and sae j170...

  • Page 143: Caution!

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities transfer case – 6.4l engine we recommend you use mopar ® atf+4 ® automatic transmission fluid. — front axle we recommend you use 75w85 fuchs 5010d — rear axle we recommend you use 75w85 castrol saf carbon mod. — power steering reservoir we recom...

  • Page 144

    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...

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    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,...

  • Page 146: Arning!

    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 147

    Maintenance re c ord odometer date signature, authorized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 y ears 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 y ears 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 y ears 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 y ears 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 y ears 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 y ears 80,00...

  • Page 148

    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 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 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 change the engine...

  • Page 149

    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 150

    Fuses power distribution center the power distribution center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. 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 stamped o...

  • Page 151

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f35 30 amp pink sunroof - if equipped f36 30 amp pink rear defroster f37 30 amp pink rear blower - if equipped f38 30 amp pink power inverter 115v ac - if equipped f39 30 amp pink power liftgate - if equipped f40 10 amp red daytime running lights f42 20 a...

  • Page 152

    Cavity cartridge fuse micro fuse description f77 10 amp red drivetrain control module/front axle disconnect module f78 10 amp red engine control module / electric power steering - if equipped f80 10 amp red universal garage door opener / compass / anti-intrusion module f81 20 amp yellow trailer tow ...

  • Page 153: Caution!

    Caution! • when installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the integrated power module, and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • when replacing a blown fuse, it ...

  • Page 154: 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 155

    Exterior bulbs light bulbs - exterior bulb number headlamps (low beam) h11 premium headlamps (low/high beam) d3s headlamps (high beam) 9005 premium park/turn signal lamp led - (service at authorized dealer) headlamps (low beam) – high intensity discharge (hid) d1s (serviced at authorized dealer) day...

  • Page 156: 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 157

    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 158

    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 159

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . .29 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . .35, 36 air suspension . . . . . . . . . . . .106 anti-lock brake system (abs) . . .119 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .14 ...

  • Page 160

    Fuel economy mode . . . . . . . . . .34 filler door emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 filler door (gas cap) . . . . . .134 specifications . . . . . . .139, 140 fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 headlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 161

    Rear park sense system . . . . .36, 37 rear seat, folding . . . . . . . . . . .21 reclining front seats . . . . . . . . .20 recreational towing . . . . . . . . .110 shifting into transfer case neutral (n) . . . . . . . . . . . .110 remote starting system . . . . . . . .10 replacement bulbs. . . . . ...

  • Page 162

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 17 • how do i program my front seat memory? Pg. 19 operating your vehicle • how does the electronic speed control operate? Pg. 28 • how do i operate the paddle shifters? Pg. 112 electronics which radio is...

  • Page 163

    Off-road capabilities • how do i shift into different four-wheel drive selections? Pg. 104 utility • how do i know how much i can tow with my jeep grand cherokee? Pg. 109 what to do in emergencies • what do i do if my tpms warning light is blinking? Pg. 117 • how do i change a flat tire? Pg. 122 • h...

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  • Page 171: Important:

    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 172: Download A Free

    Includes srt8 2014 grand cherokee user guide jeep.Com 14wk741-926-aa grand cherokee first 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 b...