2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE window

Mode Control (Air Direction)
Push the mode control buttons to choose from
several patterns of air distribution.
PanelAir is directed through the outlets in the
instrument panel. These outlets can be
adjusted to direct airflow.
NOTE:
The center instrument panel outlets can be
aimed so that they are directed toward the
rear seat passengers for maximum airflow
to the rear.
Bi-Level Air is directed through the panel and
floor outlets.
NOTE:
For all settings except full cold or full hot,
there is a difference in temperature between
the upper and lower outlets. The warmer air
flows to the floor outlets. This feature gives
improved comfort during sunny but cool
conditions. Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets
with a small amount flowing through the
defrost and side window demist outlets.
Mix Air is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demist outlets. This
setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the wind-
shield.
Defrost Air is directed through the windshield
and side window demist outlets. Use
this mode with maximum blower and
temperature settings for best windshield and
side window defrosting.
NOTE:
• In Floor, Mix and Defrost modes a small
amount of air will flow through the out-
board panel outlets for occupant comfort.
• The air conditioning compressor oper-
ates in Mix, Defrost, or a blend of these
modes, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehumidifies
the air to help dry the windshield. To
improve fuel economy, use these modes
only when necessary.
Recirculation Control Pressing the Recirculation Control
button will put the system in recir-
culation mode. This can be used
when outside conditions such as
smoke, odors, dust, or high humid-
ity are present. Activating recircu-
lation will cause the LED in the control button to
illuminate.
NOTE:
• Continuous use of the recirculation mode
may make the inside air stuffy and win-
dow fogging may occur. Extended use of
this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the recirculation mode in cold
or damp weather could cause windows to
fog on the inside, because of moisture
buildup inside the vehicle. Select the Out-
side Air position for maximum defogging.
• The A/C will engage automatically to pre-
vent fogging when the recirculation but-
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NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the BI-
LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler
air out of the panel outlets and warmer air
from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister outlets.
Mix ModeAir comes from the floor, defrost and
side window demist outlets. This mode
works best in cold or snowy conditions.
It allows you to stay comfortable while
keeping the windshield clear.
Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature set-
tings for best windshield and side window
defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected,
the blower will automatically default to medium-
high unless the blower is controlled manually. NOTE:
While operating in the other modes, the
system will not automatically sense the
presence of fog, mist or ice on the wind-
shield. Defrost mode must be manually se-
lected to clear the windshield and side
glass.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system. When in A/C mode and
the ATC is set to a cool temperature, dehumidi-
fied air flows through the air outlets. If Economy
mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
off the A/C mode in the ATC display and
deactivate the A/C system.
NOTE:
•
If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost
Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the
A/C system shall remain active to prevent
fogging of the windows.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode and in-
crease blower speed. Recirculation Control
When outside air contains smoke,
odors, or high humidity, or if rapid
cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing
the RECIRCULATION control but-
ton. Recirculation mode should
only be used temporarily. The recirculation LED
will illuminate when this button is selected.
Push the button a second time to turn off the
Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air
into the vehicle.
NOTE:
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation mode is not allowed in the
Floor/Defrost Mix and Defrost modes to im-
prove window clearing operation. Recircula-
tion will be disabled automatically if these
modes are selected.
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Operating Tips
Window Fogging
Windows will fog on the inside when the humid-
ity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs
in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or
humid. In most cases, turning the air condition-
ing (pressing the A/C button) on will clear the
fog. Adjust the temperature control, air direc-
tion, and blower speed to maintain comfort.
As the temperature gets colder, it may be
necessary to direct air onto the windshield.
Adjust the temperature control and blower
speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower
speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on
the windshield can be quickly removed by
selecting the DEFROST mode.Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows
with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar
and water works very well) will help prevent
contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.)
from sticking to the windows. Contaminates
increase the rate of window fogging.
Summer Operation
NOTE:
In some cases during high temperature
trailer tow operation the Air Conditioning
system performance may be reduced. This
is to help protect the engine from overheat-
ing during the high load condition.
Your air conditioning system is also equipped
with an automatic recirculation system. When
the system senses a heavy load or high heat
conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C
mode to provide additional comfort.Winter Operation
When operating the system during the winter
months, make sure the air intake, located di-
rectly in front of the windshield, is free of ice,
slush, snow, or other obstructions.
Vacation Storage
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
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STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten
your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leav-
ing unattended children in a vehicle is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not
leave the key fob in the ignition switch. A child
could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Automatic TransmissionThe shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position before you can start the engine.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driv-
ing gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and
the engine is at idle speed.
• Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure
your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or
pressing the accelerator pedal.
Do not press the accelerator. Use the Fob with
Integrated Key to briefly turn the ignition switch
to the START position and release it as soon as
the starter engages. The starter motor will con-
tinue to run, and it will disengage automatically when the engine is running. If the engine fails to
start, the starter will disengage automatically in
10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce-
dure.
Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the
driver to operate the ig-
nition switch with the
push of a button, as long
as the ENGINE START/
STOP button is installed
and the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter
is in the passenger com-
partment.
Installing and Removing the ENGINE
START/STOP Button
Installing the Button
1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into
the ignition switch with the lettering facing up
and readable.
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the level to trigger the display of the “TPM
Telltale Light” and the “TIRE LOW PRES-
SURE” message.
• Seasonal temperature changes will affect
tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor
the actual tire pressure in the tire.
Base SystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses
wireless technology with wheel rim-mounted
electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure lev-
els. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of
the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings
to the Receiver Module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important, for you to regu-
larly check the tire pressure in all of your
tires, and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following compo-
nents:
• Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light A low spare tire will not cause the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” to illuminate, a warn-
ing message to appear, or the chime to sound.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will illuminate in the instrument
cluster, a “TIRE LOW PRESSURE”
message will display in the instrument
cluster for 5 seconds, and an audible chime will
be activated, when one or more of the four
active road tire pressures are low. Should this
occur, you should stop as soon as possible,
check the inflation pressure of each tire on your
vehicle, and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value.
The system will automatically update and the
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
extinguish, once the updated tire pressures
have been received. The vehicle may need to
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) to receive this information.
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
flash on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on
solid when a system fault is detected. In addi-
tion, a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message may
be displayed for approximately 5 seconds
when a system fault is detected, and a chime will sound. If the ignition switch is cycled, this
sequence will repeat, providing the system
fault still exists. The “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will turn off when the fault condi-
tion no longer exists. A system fault can occur
by any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driv-
ing next to facilities emitting the same Radio
Frequencies as the TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
NOTE:
There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor
in the spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to
monitor the tire pressure. If you install the
spare tire, in place of a road tire, that has a
pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a
chime will sound, a “TIRE LOW PRESSURE”
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Should a low tire condition occur on any of the
four active road tire(s), you should stop as soon
as possible, and inflate the low tire(s) that is
“flashing” on the graphic display to the vehi-
cle’s recommended cold tire pressure. The
system will automatically update, the graphic
display of the pressure value(s) will stop “flash-
ing,” and the Low Pressure text message(s) will
switch off once the updated tire pressure(s)
have been received. The vehicle may need to
be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) to receive this information.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “TPM
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 sec-
onds then remain on solid, and a chime will
sound. The EVIC will display a “SERVICE TPM
SYSTEM” message. This message is then fol-
lowed by a graphic display, with “- -“ in place of
the pressure value(s), indicating which Tire
Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s) is not being re-
ceived.
NOTE:
Your system can be set to display pressure
units in PSI, kPa, or BAR.If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence
will repeat, providing the system fault still ex-
ists. If the system fault no longer exists, the
“TPM Telltale Light” will no longer be illumi-
nated, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
message
will not be present, and a pressure value will be
displayed instead of dashes. A system fault
can occur by any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driv-
ing next to facilities emitting the same Radio
Frequencies as the TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window
tinting that affects radio wave signals. 3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or
wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
The “TPM Telltale Light” will also flash on and
off for 75 seconds and then remain on, and the
EVIC will display a
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM 
message when a system fault is detected pos-
sibly related to an incorrect sensor location
fault. In this case, the SERVICE TPM SYSTEM 
message is then followed by a graphic display,
with pressure values still shown. This indicates
the pressure values are still being received
from the TPM Sensors. However, the system
still needs to be serviced as long as the SER-
VICE TPM SYSTEM message exists.
NOTE:
There is no tire pressure monitoring sensor
in the spare tire. The TPMS will not be able to
monitor the tire pressure. If you install the
spare tire in place of a road tire that has a
pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a
chime will sound, the TPM Telltale Light 
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas which can kill. Never run the engine in
a closed area, such as a garage, and never
sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period. If the ve-
hicle is stopped in an open area with the
engine running for more than a short pe-
riod, adjust the ventilation system to force
fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
• Guard against carbon monoxide with
proper maintenance. Have the exhaust
system inspected every time the vehicle is
raised. Have any abnormal conditions re-
paired promptly. Until repaired, drive with
all side windows fully open.
• Keep the liftgate closed when driving your
vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and
other poisonous exhaust gases from enter-
ing the vehicle.FUEL REQUIREMENTS — DIESEL
ENGINE
Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable
supplier. For most year-round service, No. 2
diesel fuel, meeting ASTM specification D-975
Grade S15, will provide good performance. If
the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below
20° F or -7° C), or is required to operate at
colder-than-normal conditions for prolonged
periods, use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or
dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1
diesel fuel. This will provide better protection
from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel
filters. This vehicle must only use premium
diesel fuel that meets the requirements of
EN 590. Biodiesel blends that meet EN 590
may also be used.
CAUTION!
The manufacturer requires that you must fuel
this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway
Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and
prohibits the use of Low Sulfur Highway Die-
sel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur maximum) to avoid
damage to the emissions control system.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel-
blending agent. They can be unstable under
certain conditions and hazardous or explosive
when mixed with diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of water.
To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accu-
mulated water from the fuel/water separator
using the provided fuel/water separator drain. If
you buy good quality fuel and follow the cold
weather advice above, fuel conditioners should
not be required in your vehicle. If available in
your area, a high cetane “premium” diesel fuel
may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up
performance.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the locking fuel
filler door, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If
the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (lo-
cated under the headlamp switch).
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attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When
performing other underhood services, the hood
latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubri-
cated twice a year, preferably in the Fall and
Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality
lubricant, such as MOPARLock Cylinder Lu-
bricant or equivalent directly into the lock cyl-
inder.
Windshield Wiper BladesClean the rubber edges of the wiper blades
and the windshield periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner to
remove accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using
the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or
ice from the windshield. Keep the blade rubber
out of contact with petroleum products such as
engine oil, gasoline, etc. NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de-
pending on geographical area and fre-
quency of use. Poor performance of blades
may be present with chattering, marks, wa-
ter lines or wet spots. If any of these condi-
tions are present, clean the wiper blades or
replace as necessary.
Adding Washer FluidThe fluid reservoir for the windshield washers
and the rear window washer is shared. The fluid
reservoir is located in the engine compartment,
be sure to check the fluid level at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent only (not radiator antifreeze).
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take
some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or
towel and wipe clean the wiper blades, this will
help blade performance. To prevent freeze-up
of your windshield washer system in cold
weather, select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of your cli-
mate. This rating information can be found on
most washer fluid containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling
or working around the washer solution.
Exhaust SystemThe best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle; or when the under-
side or rear of the vehicle is damaged; have an
authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned 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.
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