2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT Owners Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 12
▫ KeyFOB ........................... 13
▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
 Sentry Key .......................... 15
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 16
▫ General Information ................... 17 
Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17
▫ Rearming The System .................. 17
▫ To Set The Alarm ..................... 17
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18
 Illuminated Entry ...................... 18
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 19
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 19
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 20
▫ To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass ....... 21
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▫Remote Open Window Feature — If
Equipped ........................... 21
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 22
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 22
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 22
▫ General Information ................... 23
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 24
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 24
 Door Locks ........................... 26
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 26
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 27
▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 28
 Windows ............................ 29 ▫
Power Windows ...................... 29
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 32
 Liftgate ............................. 32
▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 33
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 34
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 36
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .... 37
▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . 41
▫ Energy Management Feature ............. 41
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode
— If Equipped ....................... 42
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 43
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 43
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▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 44
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 44
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) —
Airbags ............................ 45
▫ Advanced Front Airbag Features .......... 47
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 51
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 58
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 60 
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 70
 Safety Tips ........................... 71
▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 71
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 71
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 72
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 73
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are LOCK, ACC, and ON. The START position
is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When
released from the START position, the switch automati-
cally returns to the detented ON position.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — LOCK
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3—ON
4 — START
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Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
NOTE:Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with
the theft alarm armed, will results in the alarm sounding.
Insert the Key Fob (even if the Key Fob battery is dead)
into the WIN to disarm theft alarm.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand. NOTE:
You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
Emergency Key Removal
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NOTE:
•If you try to remove the Key Fob before you place the
shift lever in PARK, it may become trapped tempo-
rarily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the
key to the right slightly, then remove the Key Fob as
described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition switch to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped, but the Key Fob cannot be removed until
you obtain service.
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — IfEquipped/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the Key Fob in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition
position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds if an
invalid Key Fob is used to start the engine.
After turning the ignition switch to the ON position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. In
addition, if the light begins to flash after the bulb check,
it indicates that someone used an invalid Key Fob to start
the engine. Either of these conditions will result in the
engine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics.
Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.
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