CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer hasinstalled special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf)
equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties
that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,
dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may
obtain one free printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or
Radio Manuals on your DVD by calling 1–877–426–5337 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may
be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card,
American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer
mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . 100
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . 100
OilPressureLight ..........99
Oil, EngineCapacity ..............119
Outlet Power ................82
Overheating, Engine ........101
PanicAlarm ..............10
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . 36
Phone (Pairing) ...........72
Phone (Uconnect) ..........71
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information..............129
Power Glass Sunroof ...........38
Inverter ...............82
LiftGate ...............10
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ................82
Seats .................20
Steering ............119,120
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ...............26
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . 104
Programmable Electronic
Features ..............79,95
Quadra-Lift ..............86
Quadra-Trac .............84
Radio Operation .........48,57
Rain Sensitive Wiper System . . . 29
Rear Camera .............36
RearCrossPath ...........37
RearHeatedSeats .........24
Rear Park Sense System ......36
RearSeat,Folding ..........23
Recreational Towing ........90
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .............90
Remote Starting System . .....12
Removal, Start/Stop Button . . 10,14
Replacement Bulbs .........131
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . 133
Restraints,Child ...........18 RollOverWarning ..........4
SeatBelts ...............16
Seats ..................20
Adjustment . . . . . ........22
Folding Front Passenger . . . . 22
Heated ................24
Lumbar Support . . . . . .....21
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power ................20
RearFolding ............23
Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,47
Selec-Terrain .............86
Setting the Clock . . . . 44,46,49,57
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . 111
Short Message Service (SMS) . . 75
Signals,Turn .............29
SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . 69
SmartBeams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . ....103
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . ......119
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............30
Cancel ................30
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . 31
Mode Setting (ACC Only) . . . . 31
Resume ...............32
Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ................30
Start/Stop Button Removal . . 10,14
Starting Remote . . . .............12
Steering TiltColumn .............26
Wheel, Heated . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls ................70
Store Radio Presets . . . . . . . 45,47
SunRoof ................38
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................17
Temperature Control,
Automatic(ATC)...........35
Temperature Gauge, Engine
Coolant ................101
TextMessaging ............75
INDEX
137
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . 16
TheftSystemArming ........16
TheftSystemDisarming ......16
TiltSteeringColumn ........26
TiresAirPressure ............129
Changing .............102
Jacking ...............102
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . 97
Spare Tire .............103
Tow Hooks, Emergency .......111
Tow/Haul ...............90
Towing .................89 24-Hour Towing Assistance . . 97
DisabledVehicle .........112
Recreational ............90
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ..............90
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . 89
TrailerWeight ............89
Transfer Case Fluid ..............119,120
Transmission Fluid .................119 Turn Signals . . . .
..........29
Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . 71
Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . 74
Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . ....24
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) . . . . . 76
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . 74
WarningLights ............97
Warning,RollOver ..........4
Washer Rear .................30
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . 29
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . 130
WindBuffeting ............41
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . 29
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . 29
Wiper,Rear ..............30
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . 29
Wipers, Rain Sensitive . . . . . . . 29
INDEX
138
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 18
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 34
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 44, 46, 48, 57
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 45, 48, 51, 60
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 44, 46, 49, 57
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 54, 63
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 71
• How do I use my iPod®? pg. 70
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 70
• What does the ECO message mean on the EVIC display? pg. 78
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 79
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
• How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 84
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Grand Cherokee?pg. 89
SRT8
• How do I operate the paddle shifters? pg. 93
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 97
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 102
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 108
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 126
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 119
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 121
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 129
FAQ (How To?)
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I\fportant:
This User G\fide is \aintended to familia\arize yo\f with the i\amportant feat\fres
of yo\fr vehicle. Th\ae DVD enclosed con\atains yo\fr Owner’s M\aan\fal,
Navigation/Media Cen\ater Man\fals, Warranty \a\booklets, Tire Warra\anty
and 24-Ho\fr Towing \aAssistance (new vehi\acles p\frchased in t\ahe U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance\a (new vehicles p\frch\aased in Canada) in e\alectronic
format. We hope yo\f \afind it \fsef\fl. Repl\aacement DVD kits ma\ay be
p\frchased by visitin\ag www.techa\fthority.\acom. Jeep
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trademark of Chrysle\ar Gro\fp LLC. © 2012\a Chrysler Gro\fp LLC\a.
The driver’s primar\ay responsibility
is the safe operati\aon of the
vehicle. Driving w\ahile distracted
can res\flt in loss \aof vehicle
control, res\flting \ain a collision and
personal inj\fry. Chr\aysler Gro\fp
LLC strongly recomm\aends that
the driver \fse extr\aeme ca\ftion
when \fsing any devic\ae or feat\fre
that may take their \aattention off
the road. Use of an\ay electrical
devices s\fch as cel\al phones,
comp\fters, portable\a radios,
vehicle navigation \aor other
devices by the driv\aer while the vehicle is moving \ais dangero\fs
and co\fld lead to a \aserio\fs
collision. Texting\a while driving is
also dangero\fs and s\aho\fld never
be done while the \avehicle is
moving. If yo\f find \ayo\frself
\fnable to devote yo\f\ar f\fll
attention to vehicl\ae operation,
p\fll off the road t\ao a safe location
and stop yo\fr vehicl\ae. Some
States or Provinces\a prohibit the
\fse of cell\flar tele\aphones or
texting while driv\aing. It is always
the driver’s respo\ansibility to
comply with all loc\aal laws.
WAR\bI\bG!
Driving after drink\aing can lead to a co\allision. Yo\fr perce\aptions are
less sharp, yo\fr refl\aexes are slower, an\ad yo\fr j\fdgment is i\ampaired
when yo\f have been drinki\ang. Never drink and\a then drive.
Driving and Alcohol\I:
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driving ability can \abe serio\fsly impaire\ad with blood alcoho\al levels far below \a
the legal minim\fm. \aIf yo\f are drinking,\a don’t drive. Ride\a with a designated \a
non-drinking drive\ar, call a cab, a fri\aend, or \fse p\fblic \atransportation.
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reference so\frce fo\ar common q\festions.\a However, it is no\at a
s\fbstit\fte for yo\fr \aOwner’s Man\fal.
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and important safety\a messages, please c\aons\flt yo\fr Owner’s
Man\fal, Navigation/Me\adia Center Man\fals an\ad other Warning
Labels in yo\fr vehic\ale.
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