2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE trailer

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC.....2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFOB...................8
Remote Start.................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............ 10
Theft Alarm ................ 12
Seat Belt .................. 13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags .................. 13
Child Restraints .............. 14
Front Seats ................ 16
Rear Seats ................. 19
Heated/Ventilated Seats ......... 19
Heated Steering Wheel .......... 20
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..... 21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEHeadlight Switch............. 22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/
High Beam Lever ............. 23
Auto Dimming Mirrors .......... 24
Speed Control ............... 24
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) ..... 27
Manual Climate Controls ......... 28
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) . . 29
Parksense
®Rear Park Assist ....... 30
Parkview®Rear Back-Up Camera .... 30
Blind Spot Monitoring ........... 31
Liftgate Flipper Glass ........... 31
Power Sunroof .............. 32
Wind Buffeting .............. 33
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ....... 34
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ......... 36
Touch-Screen Radios ........... 38
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...... 45
Uconnect™ Phone ............. 45
Uconnect™ Voice Command ....... 47
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ......... 48
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . . . 50
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................... 51
Programmable Features .......... 52
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
®) ............... 53 Power Inverter
............... 54
Power Outlets ............... 55
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
Quadra-Trac I®Four-Wheel Drive .... 56
Quadra-Trac II®/Quadra-Drive II®
Four-Wheel Drive ............. 56
Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent Control . . . 59
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .... 60
Tow/Haul Mode .............. 61
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ......... 61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ........ 63
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ..... 63
If Your Engine Overheats ......... 67
Jacking And Tire Changing ........ 68
Jump-Starting ............... 71
Emergency Tow Hooks .......... 73
Shift Lever Override ............ 74
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........ 75
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ........ 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood............ 77
Fuel Door Release ............. 78
Engine Compartment ........... 79
Fluids And Capacities ........... 81
Maintenance Chart ............ 82
Fuses ................... 84
Tire Pressures ............... 87
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....... 87
Exterior Bulbs ............... 88
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . . 89
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . 89
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . . 89
Publications Ordering ........... 89
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C. ....... 90
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®.... 91
INDEX.................92
TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use isdangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than
you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the
Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather
conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to
ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is
always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes;
and when towing a trailer.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the
vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to
serious injury or death.
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows youto limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be activated
during any driving condition. When
towing a trailer or operating the vehicle
in off-road conditions, using ERS shift
control will help you maximize both
performance and engine braking.
• To switch from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, tap the shift lever to the left (-) once. The instrument cluster will display the current gear (the transmission may downshift), and
the transmission will not upshift beyond that gear. Tapping the shift lever to the left (-)
or right (+) will decrease or increase the top available gear. To disable ERS, simply
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is again displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)Engine/Model ModelGCWR (Gross
Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area
Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer
Tongue Wt. (See
Note)
3.6L 4x2 10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
3.6L 4x4 10,400 lbs. (4 717 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
5.7L 4x2 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,400 lbs (3 357 kg) 740 lbs (336 kg)
5.7L 4x4 13,100 lbs (5 942 kg) 60 sq ft (5.57 sq m) 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 720 lbs (327 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo,
and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
• If the gross trailer weight is 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) or more, it is mandatory to use a weight-distributing hitch to ensure stable handling of your vehicle.
NOTE: Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).
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TOW/HAUL MODE
• When driving in hilly areas, towing atrailer, carrying a heavy load, etc.,
and frequent transmission shifting
occurs, press the TOW/HAUL switch
to select TOW/HAUL mode. This will
improve performance and reduce the
potential for transmission overheating
or failure due to excessive shifting.
When operating in TOW/HAUL
mode, transmission upshifts are
delayed, and the transmission will
automatically downshift (for engine
braking) during steady braking
maneuvers.
• The “TOW/HAUL Indicator Light” will illuminate in the instrument cluster to
indicate that TOW/HAUL mode has
been activated. Pressing the switch a
second time restores normal
operation. If the TOW/HAUL mode is
desired, the switch must be pressed
each time the engine is started.
RECREATIONAL
TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive Models
•Recreational towing is not
allowed.
Quadra-Trac I®(Single-Speed
Transfer Case) Four-Wheel
Drive Models
• Recreational towing is not
allowed. This model does not have
a NEUTRAL position in the transfer
case.
Quadra–Trac II®/Quadra–
Drive®II /Selec- Terrain™
Four-Wheel Drive Models
NOTE: The transfer case must be in the
NEUTRAL position, and the transmission
must be in the PARK position for
recreational towing.
Shifting Into NEUTRAL• Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational
towing.
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
Turn the engine off.
• For vehicles with Keyless Enter-N-Go, remove the Keyless Enter-N-Go button
and use the Key Fob to complete this
procedure.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the
engine.
• Press and hold the brake pedal and shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
TOW/HAUL Switch
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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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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
3.6L Engine MOPAR®Engine Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent 10.4 Quarts
(9.9 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine –
Without Trailer Tow
Package MOPAR
®Engine Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent 15.4 Quarts
(14.6 Liters)
5.7 Liter Engine – With
Trailer Tow Package. MOPAR
®Engine Coolant/Antifreeze
5-Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent 16 Quarts
(15.2 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API certified 5W-30 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade. 6 Quarts
(5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API certified 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE
grade. 7 Quarts
(6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L, 5.7L 87 Octane acceptable. 89 Octane recommended for 5.7L. 24 Gallons
(91 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
—
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11G (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®product. —
Transfer Case –
3.6L Engine Shell Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353 or
equivalent.
—
Transfer Case –
5.7L Engine MOPAR
®ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed ATF+4®product. —
Axle Differential
(Front/Rear) We recommend you use MOPAR®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85. —
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine With
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 with friction modifier
additive. —
Axle Differential (Rear)
5.7L Engine Without
Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (ELSD) We recommend you use MOPAR
®GL-5 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir
– 3.6L Engine MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting
MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s. —
Power Steering Reservoir
– 5.7L Engine MOPAR
®Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4®product.
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the transfer case fluid and change if necessary. XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if
necessary. XXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals,
for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear,
improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. XXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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