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Jeep Grand Cherokee User Manual

Manual is about: 2015

Summary of Grand Cherokee

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    Important: this user guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The dvd enclosed contains your owner’s manual, navigation/media center manuals, warranty booklets, tire warranty and 24-hour towing assistance (new vehicles purchased in the u.S.) or roadside assis...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from chrysler group llc . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 keyless enter-n...

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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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    Rollover warning warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accel...

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    Driver c ockpit controls at a glance 4.

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    A. Headlight s wit ch pg. 26 b. Electr onic v ehicle inf ormation c ent er (evic) c ontr ols pg. 73 c. T urn signal/w iper /w asher /high beams l e v er (behind s teering wheel) pg. 27 d . Ins trument clus ter pg. 6 e. Electr onic v ehicle inf ormation c ent er (evic) displa y pg. 73 f . Ignition s ...

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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 unlock on the first...

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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. No...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed. • keep key fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the remote start system, windows, door locks or other controls could cau...

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    To unlock from the driver or passenger side: • with a valid keyless enter-n-go key fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically. To lock the vehicle: • both front door handles have l...

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    This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling on the door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking. • if a keyless enter-n-go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the keyless enter-n-go feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door ...

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    Engine starting/stopping starting • with a valid keyless enter-n-go key fob inside the vehicle. • place the shift lever in park or neutral. • while pressing the brake pedal, press the engine start/stop button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 secon...

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    Theft alarm to arm • keyless enter-n-go button installed: press the keyless enter-n-go start/stop button until the electronic vehicle information center (evic) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “off”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the key fob lock button, or wit...

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    • a belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • a frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, ...

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    Warning! • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. • being too close to the steeri...

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    • loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower tether anchorages more easily. • attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. The rear seat lower ancho...

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    Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured ...

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    Power lumbar • push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. • pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support. Memory seat • the memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver s...

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    Manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release when seat is in desired position. Recliner • lift the rear lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release when seat is in desired position. Fold-f...

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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 near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the climate controls). • press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press the switch...

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    • if the high-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The low-level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic ill...

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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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    Ambient light color control • ambient lights are located under the instrument panel and the driver's and passenger's front seats. The color of the ambient lights can be changed by pressing the button located above the shift lever. Press the button to toggle through the colors and back to the off pos...

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    Washer operation • push inward on the end of the lever and hold for as long as spray is desired. Mist • rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired. Note: the mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash...

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    Speed control • the speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off button to activate the speed control. • cruise ready will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second time to turn the system off....

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    • if the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise control system, maintaining the speed you set. Distance setting (acc only) • to set or change the distance setting, press the distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distanc...

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    Warning! (continued) • adaptive cruise control (acc) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle unde...

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    Electronic range selection (ers) • electronic range select (ers) allows you to limit the highest available transmission 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 both ...

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    Heated mirrors • the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • press the auto button. • select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature control buttons. • th...

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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 i...

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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 38.

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    Electronics 39.

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    Media center 130 (sales code res) 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 ...

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    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 to each push button. Press the “set/rnd” button twice and set 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6). Cd/disc operation seek up/down butto...

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    Media center 130 with satellite radio (sales code res + rsc) 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 ...

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    Radio operation seek up/down buttons • press to seek through radio stations in am, fm, or sat 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...

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    List button • press the “list” button to bring up a list of all folders on the cd. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “tune/scroll” control knob. • to select a folder from the list, press the “tune/scroll” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder. Audio...

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    • 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 • turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the...

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    • select the “auto color mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the vehicle. • touch the “exit” soft-key to save your settings. Radio operation • to access radio mode, touch the “radio” hard-key on the left...

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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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    • pressing the “media” hard-key and then the “aux” soft-key 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 the device buttons. The ...

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    • touch the “add music files to hdd” soft-key, then touch the “from usb” soft-key in the next screen. • select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the “done” soft-key to start the copy process. Note: the copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Copying pict...

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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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    Main navigation menu finding points of interest • from the main navigation menu, touch “where to?,” then touch “points of interest.” • select a category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • select your destination and touch “go.” finding a place by spelling the name • from the main navigation men...

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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 (via point) you must be navigating a route. • touch the “...

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    Edit home location • from the main navigation menu, touch “where to?,” then touch “favorites.” • next, touch the location you would like to edit, then touch “press for more,” and then “edit.” go home • a home location must be saved in the system. From the main navigation menu, touch “where to?,” the...

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    • 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 • turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the...

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    • select the “auto color mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the vehicle. • touch the “exit” soft-key to save your settings. Radio operation • to access radio mode, touch the “radio/media” hard-key on th...

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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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    • pressing the “radio/media” hard-key and then the “aux” soft-key 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 the device buttons...

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    • touch the “my music” soft-key, then touch the “add music files” to hdd soft-key. • touch “from usb” soft-key, then select the folders or titles you would like to copy, and then touch the “save” soft-key to start the copy process. Note: the copy progress is shown in the lower left corner of the scr...

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    Note: • a check mark in the my pictures screen indicates the currently used picture. • you can also delete pictures by touching the “delete” soft-key. Playing music from the hdd • press the “radio/media” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Touch the “hdd” sof...

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    Navigation • your navigation system receives gps signals from up to 16 satellites to display 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 no...

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    Finding a place by entering the street address • from the nav main menu, touch “new destination,” then touch “street address.” note: if the wrong state and/or country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. • once the country and state are set and the street...

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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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    • once the street name has been input, touch “continue” to confirm. Enter the house number into the next screen. If more than one city has this address, you will then need to select your city from a list. • once the address is entered completely, the system shows a map of your home address area. Tou...

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    Sirius travel link (media center 730n (rhr) & media center 430n (rhb) only) • sirius travel link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • to access travel link, press the menu hard-key, then the travel link soft-key note: sirius travel link requires a s...

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    Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering 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/sat. Left switch • press the switch up or ...

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    • when connected to this feature: • the ipod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to play, browse, and list the ipod® or external devices contents. • the ipod® battery charges when plugged into the usb port (if supported by the specific audio device). • compatible ipod® devices may also be con...

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    Phone pairing note: pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. • press the “phone” button to begin. • wait for the “ready” prompt and beep. • (after the beep), say ”setup” or “uconnect device setup”. • (after the beep), say “device pairing”. • (after the beep), say “pair a device”. ...

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    • a maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be downloaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the uconnect™ phone. • depending on the maximum number of entries downloaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if available, the previously do...

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    Warning! • any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. • in an emergency, to use uc...

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    Sirius 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) “select name” (to say the name of a channel) “radio menu” (t...

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    Warning! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. Bluetooth® streaming audio • i...

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    Operation of the touch-screen radio • to view a dvd video, press the open/close or load hard-key and insert the disc. Playback will begin automatically after the dvd is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does not begin automatically, follow these steps: • press the menu hard-key, then touch t...

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    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) • the evic features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and personal settings. For additional information, ref...

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    Programmable features electronic vehicle information center (evic) – if equipped • the evic can be used to program the following personal settings. Press the up or down button until system setup displays, then press the select button. Scroll through the settings using the up or down buttons. Press t...

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    • erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the ignition switch into the on/run position, then press and hold the two outside homelink® buttons (i and iii) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes. Note: • erasing all channels should only be performed ...

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    Programming a non-rolling code • for programming garage door openers manufactured before 1995. • turn the ignition switch to the on/run position. • place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the homelink® button you wish to program while keeping the homelink® indicator light in ...

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    Power inverter • there is a 115 volt, 150 watt power inverter outlet located on the back of the center console. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 watts. • press the switch located in the switch bank on the lower instrument panel ...

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    Power outlets • the front power outlet is located inside the center storage bin of the instrument panel. Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet. • a second front power outlet is located inside the center console. • the rear power outlet is located...

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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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    • sport – dry weather, on-road calibration. Only available in 4wd high range. Performance-based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but with improved handling and acceleration over a two-wheel drive vehicle. The electronic stability control will set to allow more driver control of the vehic...

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    • to assist with changing a spare tire, the quadra-lift™ air suspension system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Press and hold both the “up” and “down” buttons simultaneously between 5 and 10 seconds; a message will appear in the evic stating leveling has been disabl...

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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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    Tr ailer t o wing weight s (ma ximum tr ailer weight r a tings) engine/model model gcwr (gr os s c ombined w t. Rating) fr ontal ar ea max. G tw (gr os s t railer w t.) max. T railer t ongue w t. (see not e ) 3.6l 4x2 10,400 lbs. (4 717 k g) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 k g) 500 lbs (227 k ...

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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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    • for vehicles with keyless enter-n-go, remove the keyless enter-n-go button and use the key fob to complete this procedure. • 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 p...

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

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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 syst...

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    Warning! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury. Performance features electronic vehicle information center (evic) – if equipped • the evic can be used to program ...

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

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    • your vehicle has also been equipped with a tpms malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The tpms malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute a...

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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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    - electronic throttle control (etc) light • this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. • if a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is pla...

  • Page 97: 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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    Jacking and tire changing jack location • the scissor-type jack and tire changing tools are located in rear cargo area, below the load floor. 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...

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    Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. Note: passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. Jacking instructions 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, a...

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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...

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    6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability. 7. Remove the lug nuts and wheel. 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the ...

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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...

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    Warning! (continued) • do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • if working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor tr...

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    Preparations for jump-start • the battery in your vehicle is located under the passengers front seat. There are remote locations under the hood to assist in jump starting. • set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into park and turn the ignition to lock. • turn off the heater, radio,...

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    • if frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer. Caution! • do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 volts or damage to the battery, s...

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    Emergency tow hooks • if your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. Note: for off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle. Caution! Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a ve...

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    T o wing a dis abled vehicle t o wing c ondition w heels off the gr ound 2wd models 4wd models flat t o w none • t rans in neutral • 30 mph max (48 km/h) • 15 miles (24 km) max dis tanc e • t rans in p ark • t /case in neutral •t o w in forw ar d dir ection w heel lift or dolly to w fr ont no r ear ...

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    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...

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    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...

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    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 artment 3.6l engine maintaining your vehicle 109.

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    5.7l engine maintaining your vehicle 110

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    6.4l engine maintaining your vehicle 111.

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities 3.6l engine mopar® engine coolant/antifreeze 5-year/100,000 mile formula or equivalent 10.4 quarts (9.9 liters) 5.7 liter engine – without trailer tow package mopar® engine coolant/antifreeze 5-year/100,000 mile formula or ...

  • Page 115

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities spark plug 6.4l lztr6ap11eg (gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) — automatic transmission mopar® atf+4® automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4® product. — transfer case – 3.6l engine shell automatic transmission fluid 3353 or equivalent. —...

  • Page 116: Caution!

    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities power steering reservoir – 5.7l, 6.4l engine mopar® power steering fluid +4, mopar® atf+4® automatic transmission fluid or equivalent licensed atf+4® product. Fuel selection 3.6l, 5.7l 87 octane acceptable. 89 octane recommended for 5.7l. 24.6 g...

  • Page 117

    Maintenance chart miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilomet ers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the engine oil ...

  • Page 118

    Miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 or months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilomet ers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 inspect a nd replac e pcv v alv e .* x f...

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    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or 6 months 16,000 miles (26,000 km) or 12 months 24,000 miles (39,000 km) or 18 months 32,000 miles (52,000 km) or 24 months 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 months 48,000 miles (78,000 km) or 36 months 56,0...

  • Page 120

    Srt – maintenance chart 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 kilomet ers: 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 o...

  • Page 121

    Srt – 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 month...

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    Fuses maintaining your vehicle 120

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    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 stamped on...

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    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m8 20 amp yellow front heated seat & steering wheel m9 20 amp yellow rear heated seats m10 20 amp yellow hfm/vanity lamp/ugdo mod m11 10 amp red hvac (atc) m12 30 amp green radio/amplifier m13 20 amp yellow main #2 ccn/win/itm/siren/ multifunction switch (...

  • Page 125: Caution!

    Cavity cartridge fuse mini fuse description m35 15 amp blue lh rear parklamps m36 20 amp yellow power outlet m37 10 amp red abs/esp module/stoplamp switch sensor m38 25 amp natural all door lock & unlock caution! • when installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure the cove...

  • Page 126: Warning!

    Warning! • overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. U...

  • Page 127

    Exterior bulbs light bulbs – exterior bulb number tail, stop, turn lamp 3057 liftgate backup lamps 921 (w16w) center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) led (*) fog lamp – if equipped psx24w front park/turn signal 7444na front side marker, license lamp w5w headlamp – high intensity discharge (hid) d1s – ...

  • Page 128: 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 129

    Note: a street address is required when ordering manuals (no p.O. Boxes). Note: • 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...

  • Page 130

    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 131

    Adaptive cruise control (acc) (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . 29 air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 32,33 air suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 alarm, panic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 anti-lock brak...

  • Page 132

    Flipper glass, liftgate . . . . . . . 35 fluid capacities . . . . . . . . . . . 112 fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 folding front passenger seat . . 20 folding rear seat . . . . . . . . . . 21 four wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 79 shifting...

  • Page 133

    Oil change indicator, reset . . . . 94 oil pressure light . . . . . . . . . . 93 oil, engine capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 outlet power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 overheating, engine . . . . . . . . 95 panic alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 park sense system, rear . . . . . 3...

  • Page 134

    Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 pressure warning light . . . . . 91 spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 tow hooks, emergency . . . . . . 104 tow/haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 24-hour towing a...

  • Page 135

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 16 • how do i program my front seat memory? Pg. 19 operating your vehicle • how does the electronic range select (ers) operate? Pg. 32 electronics • which radio is in my vehicle? Pg. 40, 42, 44, 53 • how ...

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  • Page 139: Important:

    Important: this user guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The dvd enclosed contains your owner’s manual, navigation/media center manuals, warranty booklets, tire warranty and 24-hour towing assistance (new vehicles purchased in the u.S.) or roadside assis...

  • Page 140

    Jeep.Com includes srt8 12wk741-926-aa grand cherokee second edition user guide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the for owners tab at: www.Jeep.Com (u.S.) or www.Jeep.Ca (canada). 2012 grand cherokee user guide 907341_12b_grand_cherokee_user_guide...