2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION....................................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE............................................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................................59
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL............................................... 153
5STARTING AND OPERATING.......................................................... 195
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES.........................................................257
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE......................................................... 267
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.......................................................... 301
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE....................................................323

Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers,
or other unsafe driving actions that can cause
loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this
vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover
of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive
carefully.Failure to use the driver and passenger seat
belts
provided is a major cause of severe or
fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
IMPORTANT NOTICEALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLI-
CATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMA-
TION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION
APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO
PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering spe-
cialists to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your new vehicle. It is supple-
mented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully. Fol-
lowing the instructions and recommendations
in this Owner’s Manual will help assure safe
and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient
reference and remain with the vehicle when
sold.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications, and/or
to make additions to or improvements in its
products without imposing any obligations
upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes
the features that are standard or available as
extra cost options. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this publication
may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first
before driving your vehicle and before at-
taching or installing parts/accessories or
making other modifications to the vehicle.
Rollover Warning Label
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Airbag Warning LightYou will want to have the airbags
ready to inflate for your protection
in a collision. The airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free,
if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the
airbag system immediately.
• The Airbag Warning Light does not come on
during the four to eight seconds when the
ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN
position.
• The Airbag Warning Light remains on after
the four to eight-second interval.
• The Airbag Warning Light comes on intermit-
tently or remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en-
gine related gauges are not working, the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may
also be disabled. The airbags may not be
ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer
to the label located on the inside of the fuse
block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See
your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
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 per- formed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems
for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds
or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
•
How various systems in your vehicle were
operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
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WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor
positions directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Do not use the cargo tie downs located on
the load floor. Improper usage of the tether
can lead to a failure of an infant or child
restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed. Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passen-
ger during panic braking or in an accident. Pets
should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
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.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accel-
eration in low gear can be detrimental and
should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent
with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality grades re-
fer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera-
tion. This should be considered a normal part
of the break-in and not interpreted as an indi-
cation of difficulty.
Additional Requirements For Diesel
Engine — If Equipped
During the first 1500 km avoid heavy loads, e.g.
driving at full throttle. Do not exceed 2/3 of the
maximum permissible engine speed for each
gear. Change gear in good time. Do not shift
down a gear manually in order to brake.
Top Tether Strap Mounting
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•ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED .... 118
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .......... 120
• Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ......... 120
• To Activate ............................ 120
• To Set a Desired ACC Speed ................. 121
• To Cancel ............................. 121
• ToTurnOff ............................ 122
• To Resume Speed ........................ 122
• To Vary the Speed Setting ................... 122
• Setting the Following Distance in ACC ........... 123
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ............ 124
• Display Warnings and Maintenance ............. 125
• Precautions While Driving with ACC ............. 127
• Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode ........ 129
• Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped ......... 130
• Display Warnings and Maintenance ............. 131
• PARKSENSE PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ......... 132
• ParkSense Sensors ...................... 133
• ParkSense Warning Display ................. 133
• ParkSense Display ...................... 133
• Enabling and Disabling ParkSense ............. 135
• Service the ParkSense Park Assist System ........ 136
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•Cleaning the ParkSense System .............. 136
• ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........... 136
• PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED . . . 138
• Turning ParkView On or Off — With Navigation/
Multimedia Radio ........................ 139
• Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/
Multimedia Radio ........................ 139
• OVERHEAD CONSOLE ....................... 139
• Courtesy/Reading Lights .................... 140
• Sunglasses Storage ...................... 140
• POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ............... 140
• Opening Sunroof — Express ................. 141
• Closing Sunroof — Express .................. 141
• Pinch Protect Feature ..................... 141
• Pinch Protect Override ..................... 141
• Venting Sunroof — Express .................. 141
• Sunshade Operation ...................... 141
• Wind Buffeting .......................... 141
• Sunroof Maintenance ...................... 142
• Ignition OFF Operation ..................... 142
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•COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED ............................ 142
• Opening Sunroof – Express .................. 142
• Venting Sunroof – Express .................. 143
• Closing Sunroof – Express .................. 143
• Opening Power Shade – Express ............... 143
• Closing Power Shade – Express ............... 143
• Sunroof and Power Shade Movement – Manual ...... 143
• Pinch Protect Feature ..................... 143
• Pinch Protect Override ..................... 143
• Pinch Protect Override Cancellation ............. 144
• Wind Buffeting .......................... 144
• Sunroof Maintenance ...................... 144
• Ignition OFF Operation ..................... 144
• Sunroof Fully Closed ...................... 144
• ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ................. 144
• CUPHOLDERS ............................ 146
• STORAGE .............................. 146
• Glove Compartment ...................... 146
• Door Storage .......................... 147
• Center Console ......................... 147
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The EVIC will return to the last display
selected after five seconds of no ACC
display activity.
Display Warnings and Maintenance
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
Warning
The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” warning will display when conditions
temporarily limit system performance. This
most often occurs at times of poor visibility,
such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system
may also become temporarily blinded due to
obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these
cases, the EVIC will display “Clean Radar Sen-
sor In Front Of Vehicle” and the system will
deactivate.NOTE:
If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control is still available. For
additional information refer to “Normal
(Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this
section.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver
should examine the sensor. It may require
cleaning or removal of an obstruction. The
sensor is located in the center of the vehicle
behind the lower grille.To keep the ACC System operating properly, it
is important to note the following maintenance
items:
•
Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully
wipe the sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be
cautious not to damage the sensor lens.
• Do not remove any screws from the sensor.
Doing so could cause an ACC system mal-
function or failure and require a sensor re-
alignment.
• If the sensor is damaged due to a collision,
see your authorized dealer for service.
• Do not attach or install any accessories near
the sensor, including transparent material or
aftermarket grilles. Doing so could cause an
ACC system failure or malfunction.
When the condition that deactivated the system
is no longer present, the system will return to
the “Adaptive Cruise Control Off” state and will
resume function by simply reactivating it.
NOTE:
Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an
aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is
Clear Radar Sensor Warning
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