2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE remote start

Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door, or all doors, on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual.
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
ter. This feature can be turned on or off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lamps with
Lock” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in theElectronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Headlamp Off Delay” under
“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
in the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),” in
Section 4 of this manual.
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To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with
Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in the “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC),” in Section 4 of this
manual.
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
Press the FLIPPER GLASS/TRUNK RELEASE button
two times (the second press within 5 seconds of the first
press) to open liftgate flipper glass.
WARNING!
Driving with the flipper glass open can allow poi-
sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the flipper glass closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter and
then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button
until the windows lower to the level desired or until they
lower completely.
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If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter fails to
operate from a normal distance, check for these two
conditions.
1. A weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected
life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
328 ft (100 m).
How to Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Liftgate closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
•RKE PANIC button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
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NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving the
Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.NOTE:To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch
to the ON position.
•The ignition switch must be in the ON position in
order to drive the vehicle.
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn To Run” will flash in the EVIC until you insert
the key. Once inserted, the message “Turn To Run”
will flash in the EVIC until you turn the key to run.
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Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Control (ORC)
•Airbag Warning Light
•Driver Airbag
•Passenger Airbag
•Side Curtain Airbags above Side Windows
•Side Remote Acceleration Sensors
•Driver Side Seat Track Position Sensor
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Knee Impact Bolsters
•Front Acceleration Sensors
•Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners
How the Airbag System Works
•
TheOccupant Restraint Control (ORC)determines if
a frontal, side, or rollover collision is severe enough to
require the front and/or side airbags to inflate. The
front airbag inflators are designed to provide different
rates of airbag inflation from direction provided by the
ORC. The ORC will detect roll overs, not rear impacts.
The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or ON positions. These include all of the
items listed above except the knee bolster, the instru-
ment panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the
key is in the LOCK position, in the ACC position, or
not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not
inflate.
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Blower Control
The blower control rotary knob (on the
left) controls the blower and can be set
to one of four speeds, and OFF.The
blower fan motor will remain on un-
til the system is turned to the OFF
position or the ignition is turned
OFF.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Temperature Control
The temperature control rotary knob
(in the center) controls the air tem-
perature. The coldest temperature set-
ting is on the extreme left and the
warmest setting on the extreme right
of the rotation. The knob can be posi-
tioned at any point on the dial.
Mode Control
The mode control rotary knob (on the
right) can be placed in several posi-
tions. Dots between each of the mode
selections identify intermediate modes
that allow the occupants to fine tune
airflow distribution.
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Rear Heated Seats....................... 120
Rear Park Sense System................... 147
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 122
Rear Window Defroster................... 173
Rear Window Features.................... 172
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 172
Rearview Mirrors........................ 78
Reclining Front Seats..................... 116
Recorder, Event Data...................... 56
Recreational Towing...................... 382
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 383
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 385
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 356
Refrigerant............................ 420
Reminder, Lights On..................... 135
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 44
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 258
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Replacement Bulbs....................... 449
Replacement Keys........................ 18
Replacement Parts....................... 413
Replacement Tires....................... 342
Reporting Safety Defects................... 492
Restraints, Child......................... 58
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Retractable Cargo Area Cover............... 168
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 295
Roll Over Warning........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier....................... 174
Rotation, Tires.......................... 344
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 70
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 492
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 69
INDEX 511
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Service Manuals........................ 493
Setting the Clock................209,223,227,236
Settings, Personal........................ 202
Shift Lock Manual Override................ 287
Shifting............................... 286
Automatic Transmission................. 286
Shoulder Belts........................... 37
Signals, Turn.................71,136,185,452,454
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios)........ 257
SmartBeams........................... 132
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 343
Snow Plow............................ 382
Spare Tire.......................338,339,392
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 355
Oil ................................ 415
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 144
Speedometer........................... 184
Starting.............................27,280Automatic Transmission................. 280
Cold Weather......................281,285
Engine Block Heater.................... 285
Engine Fails to Start.................... 281
Remote.............................. 27
Steering
Power...........................306,307
Tilt Column.......................... 142
Wheel, Tilt........................... 142
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 258
Storage............................... 448
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 168
Storage Bin............................ 168
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 124
Storage, Vehicle......................272,448
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 448
Sun Roof.............................. 160
Sun Visor Extension....................... 81
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