2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning

Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the power shade. Anyrelease of the switch will stop the movement, and the power shade will remain in a
partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof or the shadeduring Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof or shade is
detected, the sunroof or shade will automatically return to the open position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual
opening and closing of the sunroof or shade.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffetingoccurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditionsfollowing local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect™ Phone, your mobile phone must be: • turned on,
• paired to Uconnect™ Phone,
• and have network coverage.
Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND
• The Uconnect™ Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio,satellite radio, disc player, Uconnect™ Phone, a memo recorder, and supported
portable media devices.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio faceplate
or steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If
you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a
list of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the
Voice Command button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
Voice Command for Text Messaging
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Media Center 430N radio may be able to play incoming SMS messages through the vehicle sound system.
• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases.
• Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.jeep.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible,
and paired with your radio.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button, then say a
command (for example, “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice
Command is different than the audio system.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for
further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™ Voice Command information.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the BEEP,
say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to
cancel the tutorial.
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WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions
following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
•There are many ways to play music from iPod®players or other portable devices through
your vehicle's speakers. Your choices depend on what radio your vehicle is equipped with.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
If Equipped with Media Center 730N (Sales Code RER)
• This feature allows you to plug an iPod®
device into the vehicle’s sound system
through the iPod®Control port.
• The iPod
®Control port is located inside
the instrument panel storage bin. To get
into the iPod
®Control mode from a
touch-screen radio, press the MEDIA
hard-key, then touch the AUX or iPod
®
soft-key.
• The iPod
®Control cable may be equipped with a piece of VELCRO®for mounting
purposes, the VELCRO®is attached to the end of the iPod®Control cable that plugs
into the iPod®. To adhere the VELCRO®, remove the paper backing and stick the
adhesive side of the VELCRO®to the right side of the storage bin being careful that
the storage bin door will still close when the iPod®is mounted or when the cable is
stowed.
• When connected to this feature: • The iPod
®audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod
®can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the
iPod®contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the iPod®Control port (if supported
by the specific audio device).
NOTE:
• iPod
®Control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod®and iPhone®devices. Some
iPod®software versions may not fully support the iPod®Control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
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If Equipped with Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales
Code RES + RSC), Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
or Media Center 730N (RHR)
• There are many ways to play music fromiPod®players or other portable devices
through your vehicle's speakers. Your
choices depend on what radio your
vehicle is equipped with.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
• The USB port located within the center console, allows you to plug an iPod
®
into the vehicle's sound system.
• The USB port is located inside the center console. To hear audio from devices
connected to this port from a
non-touch-screen radio, press the AUX
button on the radio faceplate. From a
touch-screen radio, press the MEDIA
hard-key, then touch the AUX or iPod
®
soft-key.
• When connected to this feature: • The iPod
®audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod
®can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the
iPod®or external devices contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
details.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class
memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section on the
Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.jeep.com/uconnect website for a list of
tested iPod
®s. Some iPod®software versions may not fully support the USB port
features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
Bluetooth®Streaming Audio
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your bluetooth-equipped iPod®
devices, cellphones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your
vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired
with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™ Phone for pairing instructions). Press
the AUX button on the radio faceplate until "BT" is displayed on the radio screen.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod®or external device while driving. Failure to
follow this warning could result in a collision.
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Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compassmanually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed
in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
ECO
• The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in afuel efficient manner.
• This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If Equipped
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton until System Setup displays, then press the SELECT
button. Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the
SELECTbutton to change the setting. Press the BACK button to scroll back to a
previous menu or sub menu.
• Select Language • Key-Off Power Delay
• Nav – Turn By Turn • Illuminated Approach
• Auto Unlock Doors • Display ECO Symbol
• Remote Unlock Sequence • Keyless Enter-N-Go
• RKE Linked To Memory • Auto High Beams
• Remote Start Comfort Sys. • Wiper Mode
• Horn with Remote Lock • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Horn With Remote Start • Blind Spot Alert
• Flash Lamps With Lock • Forward Collision Warning
• Headlamp Off Delay • Display Units of Measure In:
• Headlamps with Wipers • Calibrate Compass
• Easy Entry/Exit Seat • Compass Variance
• Tilt Mirror in Reverse
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Using HomeLink®
• To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink®button and the
programmed device will operate.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any problems programming HomeLink
®, or require assistance, please call toll-free
1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in
the path of the door or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
when inhaled and can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER INVERTER
• There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt powerinverter outlet located on the back of the
center console. This outlet can power
cellular phones, electronics and other
low power devices requiring power up
to 150 Watts.
• Press the switch located in the switch bank on the lower instrument panel to
turn the power inverter on. The indicator
light will turn on to indicate the inverter
is producing AC power.
• Press the switch again to turn the power inverter off. The indicator light will turn off.
NOTE:
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating
of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the electrical
device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset. If the power
rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be reset manually.
To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again. To avoid overloading the
circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do not use a three-prong adaptor. Do not insert
any objects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when
not in use. If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.
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• Normal Ride Height(NRH) – This is the
standard position of the
suspension and is meant
for normal driving. Only
the bottom Indicator lamp
on the “Up” button will be illuminated
when the vehicle is in this position.
• Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raisesthe vehicle approximately
1.3 in (33 mm) – This
position is intended for
off-road driving only
where vehicle speeds may
go above 25 mph (40 km/h). Press
the “Up” button once from NRH while
vehicle speed is below 48 mph
(77 km/h). The bottom two Indicator
lamps on the “Up” button will be
illuminated when the vehicle is in
OR1.
• Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raisesthe vehicle approximately
2.6 in (65 mm) – This
position is intended for
off-road driving where
maximum ground
clearance is required. Press the “Up”
button twice from NRH, or once from
OR1 position while vehicle speed is
below 20 mph (32 km/h). All three
Indicator lamps on the “Up” button
will be illuminated when the vehicle is
in OR2.
• Park Mode (Lowers thevehicle approximately
1.5 in (38 mm) – This
position lowers the vehicle
for easier passenger entry
and exit. Press the
“Down” button once from NRH while
the vehicle speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h). Once the vehicle speed
goes below 15 mph (24 km/h) the
vehicle height will begin to lower. The
Indicator lamp on the “Down” button
will be illuminated when the vehicle is
in Park Mode.WARNING!
• You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended
with the transfer case in the N
(Neutral) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The
transfer case N (Neutral) position
disengages both the front and rear
driveshafts from the powertrain and
will allow the vehicle to move
regardless of the transmission
position. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver
is not in the vehicle.
• The air suspension system uses a high pressure volume of air to
operate the system. To avoid
personal injury or damage to the
system, see your authorized dealer
for service.
Hill Start Assist/Hill
Descent Control
• The Hill Start Assist system assists the
driver when starting a vehicle from a
stop on a hill.
• The Hill Descent Control system maintains vehicle speed while
descending hills during off-road
driving situations and is available in
4WD HIGH range and 4WD LOW
range.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
UP
UP
UP
DOWN
PARK
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• Using a ballpoint pen or similarobject, press and hold the recessed
transfer case N (Neutral) button for
four seconds, until the light next to the
N symbol starts to blink, indicating
shift in progress. The light will stop
blinking (stay on solid) when the shift
to N (Neutral) is complete. A “FOUR
WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL”
message will display on the EVIC
(Electronic Vehicle Information Center).
• Start the engine and shift the transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no
vehicle movement.
• Turn the engine off and firmly apply the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission into PARK and remove the Key Fob.
• Attach the vehicle to the tow vehicle using a suitable tow bar and release
the parking brake.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with
Quadra-Lift™ must be lowered to the
“Park” (lowest) level, and have automatic
leveling disabled, before tying them down
(from the body) on a trailer or a flatbed
truck. Refer to “Quadra-Lift™” in
“Off-Road Capabilities” for more
information. If the vehicle cannot be
lowered to the “Park” level (for example,
engine will not run), tie-downs must be
fastened to the axles (not the body). Failure
to follow these instructions may cause fault
codes to be set and/or loss of proper
tie-down tension.CAUTION!
• Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe
transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
• Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the
transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is
used when recreational towing.
• It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case
is fully in NEUTRAL before
recreational towing to prevent
damage to internal parts.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you
leave the vehicle unattended with the
transfer case in the NEUTRAL position
without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case
NEUTRAL position disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the
powertrain and will allow the vehicle
to move even if the transmission is in
PARK. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.
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