2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE.............................11
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................ 101
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................. 243
5STARTING AND OPERATING................................................337
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES............................................. 461
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................481
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.................................................537
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE........................................ 553
10INDEX...................................................................563
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This is a specialized utility vehicle, it can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional two-wheel drive
enclosed vehicles were not intended. It handles and
maneuvers differently from many passenger cars both
on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar
with your vehicle.
The two-wheel drive utility vehicle was designed for
on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving
or use in other severe conditions suited for a four-wheel
drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission,and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles
on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve
with experience. When driving off-road or working the
vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle to
overcome the natural laws of physics. Always observe
federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you
drive.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
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Airbag Warning Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Airbag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with airbag system electrical components. While the
airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any
of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser-
vice 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 intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
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;
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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental 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 refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. 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 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!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
•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.
•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.
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Electronic Speed Control ................ 163
▫ To Activate ......................... 165
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 165
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 165
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 165
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 166
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 166
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................... 167
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 170
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 170
▫ To Activate ......................... 171
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ............ 172▫
To Cancel .......................... 173
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 174
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 174
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 175
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 176
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 178
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 180
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ...... 184
▫ General Information .................. 188
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed)
Cruise Control Mode .................. 188
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 190
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Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 214
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 215
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 215
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 215
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 216
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 216
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 216
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 216
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 217
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 217
 Command View Sunroof With Power Shade —
If Equipped .......................... 217
▫ Opening Sunroof – Express ............. 218▫
Venting Sunroof – Express .............. 218
▫ Closing Sunroof – Express .............. 219
▫ Opening Power Shade – Express ......... 219
▫ Closing Power Shade – Express .......... 219
▫ Sunroof And Power Shade Movement –
Manual ........................... 220
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 220
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 220
▫ Pinch Protect Override Cancellation ....... 220
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 221
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 221
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 221
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 221
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The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
•Set Speed Change
•Distance Setting Change
•System Cancel
•Driver Override
•System Off
•ACC Proximity Warning
•ACC Unavailable Warning
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 Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” and the system will deactivate.
The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message
can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly
reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and
snow). The ACC system will recover after the vehicle has
left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is
not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.
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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 impor-
tant 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 malfunction or failure and
require a sensor realignment.
•If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Clean Radar Sensor Warning
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