2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow these safety tips:
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Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed and the climate
control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
Mirrors .............................. 80
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 80
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 81
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 81
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature .......... 82
▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped ......................... 82
▫ Outside Power Mirrors ................. 82
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............ 83▫
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 84
▫ Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped ........ 84
 Uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ........... 84
 Voice Command — If Equipped ............ 84
 Seats ............................... 84
▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment ............ 85
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline .......... 85
▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment ....... 86
▫ Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat ............ 87
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▫Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped ......................... 88
▫ Head Restraints ...................... 88
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ......... 89
▫ Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped .......... 91
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ................... 93
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ......... 95
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To
Memory ............................ 96
▫ Memory Position Recall ................. 97
▫ To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ............................ 98
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ................... 99 
To Open And Close The Hood ............ 100
 Lights ............................. 101
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 101
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 102
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 102
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . 103
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 103
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 104
▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only ..................... 105
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 105
▫ Battery Saver Feature ................. 106
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 106
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▫Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 106
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 107
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 108
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 108
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 108
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 108
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 108
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 108
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 109
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 110
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 110
▫ Windshield Washer Operation ............111
▫ Mist ............................. 112 ▫
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 112
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 114
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 115
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 116
▫ To Activate ......................... 117
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 118
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 118
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 118
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 118
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 119
 Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 119
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 120
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 120
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▫Enable/Disable Parksense ............. 122
▫ Service Parksense ................... 122
▫ Cleaning Parksense .................. 122
▫ System Usage Precautions .............. 123
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera —
If Equipped .......................... 125
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 126
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio ........... 127
 Overhead Console ..................... 127
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 127
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 128
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 128▫
Programming HomeLink .............. 129
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 132
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 133
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button ............................ 133
▫ Security ........................... 133
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 133
▫ General Information .................. 134
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 135
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 136
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 136
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 136
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 136
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 136
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▫Sunshade Operation .................. 136
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 137
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 137
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 137
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 137
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 137
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 140
 Cupholders .......................... 142
 Cargo Area Features ................... 143
▫ Cargo Light ........................ 143 ▫
Rear Storage Compartment ............. 143
▫ Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped ........................ 144
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ................ 145
▫ Cargo Load Floor .................... 147
 Rear Window Features .................. 148
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 148
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 149
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 150
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