2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owner handbook (in English)

NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency
key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Removing Key Fob From IgnitionPlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to
the OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, the
EVIC will display the ignition switch position
“OFF/ACC/RUN”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.NOTE:
•
If you try to remove the Key Fob before
you place the shift lever in PARK, it may
become trapped temporarily in the igni-
tion switch. If this occurs, rotate the key
to the right slightly, then remove the Key
Fob as described. If a malfunction occurs,
the system will trap the key in the ignition
switch to warn you that this safety feature
is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped, but the Key Fob cannot be
removed until you obtain service.
•
The power window switches, radio, power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the OFF position.
Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is program-
mable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or
dead, your Key Fob will become locked in
the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob
while in this condition, damage could occur
to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only
remove the emergency key for locking and
unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and
either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
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Emergency Key Removal
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove Key Fob from the ignition
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Key-In-Ignition ReminderOpening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is
in the ignition and the ignition switch position is
OFF or ACC, sounds a signal to remind you to
remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:
The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or
ACC ignition position.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, open-
ing the driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignition
switch is placed in ACC or ON/RUN (engine
stopped) will cause the reminder chime to
sound. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive
electronic steering wheel lock. This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition
key. The steering wheel lock has six positions
(one every 60 degrees). If the steering wheel is
moved to one of these six position with the key
in the off positions, the steering wheel will lock.
To Manually Lock The Steering WheelWith the engine running, rotate the steering
wheel one-half revolution in either direction
(three o’clock or nine o’clock position), turn off
the engine and remove the key. Turn the steer-
ing wheel slightly in either direction until the lock
engages.
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To Release The Steering Wheel LockCycle the ignition and start the engine.
NOTE:
If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to
the right to disengage it. If you turned the
wheel to the left to engage the lock, turn the
wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the
engine. The system does not need to be armed
or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless
of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob
with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) to prevent
unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only
Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
The system will shut the engine off in two sec-
onds if an invalid Key Fob is used to start the
engine.After turning the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position, the Vehicle Security Light will turn on
for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that
there is a problem with the electronics. In addi-
tion, if the light begins to flash after the bulb
check, it indicates that someone used an invalid
Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these
conditions will result in the engine being shut off
after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during
normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for
longer than 10 seconds), it indicates that there
is a fault in the electronics. Should this occur,
have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible
by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•
Do not make modifications or alterations to
the immobilizer system. Modifications or
alterations to the immobilization system
may result in a loss of security protection.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is
not compatible with some after-market re-
mote starting systems. Use of these sys-
tems may result in vehicle starting prob-
lems and loss of security protection.
All of the Key Fobs provided with your new
vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle
electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:
Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a Key Fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro-
grammed to any other vehicle.
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CAUTION!
•Always remove the Key Fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
• With Keyless Enter-N-Go™, always re-
member to place the ignition in the OFF
position.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is
provided with a four-digit Personal Identification
Number (PIN). Keep the PIN in a secure loca-
tion. This number is required for authorized
dealer replacement of Key Fobs. Duplication of
Key Fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle ignition
keys with you to an authorized dealer.Customer Key ProgrammingProgramming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters
may be performed at an authorized dealer.
General InformationThe Sentry Key® operates on a carrier fre-
quency of 433.92 MHz. The Sentry Key® Im-
mobilizer system will be used in the following
European countries, which apply Directive
1999/5/EC: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Nether-
lands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Russian Federation, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Yugoslavia, and United Kingdom.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence.
• This device must accept any interference
that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
PREMIUM VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Premium Vehicle Security Alarm system
monitors the doors, hood latch, liftgate flipper
glass, and liftgate for unauthorized entry and
the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
The system also includes a dual function intru-
sion sensor and vehicle tilt sensor. The intrusion
sensor monitors the vehicle interior for motion.
The vehicle tilt sensor monitors the vehicle for
any tilting actions (tow away, tire removal, ferry
transport, etc). A siren with battery backup
which senses interruptions of power and com-
munications is also included.
If a perimeter violation triggers the security
system, the siren will sound for 30 seconds and
the exterior lights will flash followed by approxi-
mately five seconds of no activity. This will
continue for eight cycles if no action is taken to
disarm the system.
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To Arm The SystemFollow these steps to arm the theft alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system
(refer to"Starting Procedures" in"Starting And
Operating" for further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system is
"OFF".
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go™, make sure the vehicle ignition system
is "OFF" and the key is physically removed from
the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock
the vehicle:
• Press LOCK on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door
open.
• Press the LOCK button on the exterior Pas-
sive Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob
available in the same exterior zone (refer to
"Keyless Enter-N-Go™" in"Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle" for further infor-
mation). •
Press the LOCK button on the Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
NOTE:
• Once the security system is armed, it
remains in that state until you disarm it by
following either of the disarming proce-
dures described. If a power loss occurs
after arming the system, you must disarm
the system after restoring power to pre-
vent alarm activation.
• The ultrasonic intrusion sensor (motion
detector) actively monitors your vehicle
every time you arm the security system. If
you prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic
intrusion sensor when arming the secu-
rity system. To do so, press the LOCK
button on the RKE transmitter three times
within 15 seconds of arming the system
(while the Vehicle Security Light is flash-
ing rapidly).To Disarm The SystemThe Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
•Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle
(if equipped, refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go" in
"Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve-
hicle" for further information).
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the
OFF position.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/
Stop button (requires at least one valid
Key Fob in the vehicle).
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, insert a valid key into the
ignition switch and turn the key to the ON
position.
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NOTE:
•The driver’s door key cylinder and the
liftgate button on the RKE transmitter
cannot arm or disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains
armed during power liftgate entry. Press-
ing the liftgate button will not disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters
the vehicle through the liftgate and opens
any door the alarm will sound.
•
When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
• The ultrasonic intrusion sensor (motion
detector) actively monitors your vehicle
every time you arm the security system. If
you prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic
intrusion sensor when arming the secu-
rity system. To do so, press the LOCK
button on the RKE transmitter three times
within 15 seconds of arming the system
(while the Vehicle Security Light is flash-
ing rapidly). The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to pro-
tect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If
this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Se-
curity Alarm will remain armed when the battery
is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash, the
horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm.Security System Manual OverrideThe system will not arm if you lock the doors
using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting
in the outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to
“Mirrors” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN
from the OFF position.
NOTE:
•
The front courtesy overhead console and
door courtesy lights do not turn on if the
dimmer control is in the Dome ONposi-
tion (extreme top position).
•
The Illuminated Entry system will not oper-
ate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome
defeat” position (extreme bottom position).
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REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the
doors or liftgate from distances up to approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) using a hand-held Key Fob
with RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter does
not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate
the system.
NOTE:
Inserting the Key Fob with RKE transmitter
into the ignition switch disables the system
from responding to any button presses from
that RKE transmitter. Driving at speeds
5 mph (8 km/h) and above disables the
system from responding to all RKE transmit-
ter buttons for all RKE transmitters.
To Unlock The DoorsPress and release the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door
or twice to unlock all doors. The turn signal lights
will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The
illuminated entry system will also turn on.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ — If Equipped”
under “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.Remote Unlock Sequence
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver’s door or all doors, on
the first press of the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
•
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Flash Lamps With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the current setting,
proceed as follows:
•
For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
Key Fob With RKE Transmitter
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Illuminated ApproachThis feature activates the headlights for up to 90
seconds when the doors are unlocked with the
RKE transmitter. The time for this feature is
programmable on vehicles equipped with the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Re-
fer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Lock The DoorsPress and release the LOCK button on the RKE
transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™ — If Equipped”
under “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Programming Additional
Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters
may be performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling
may apply.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that
are on the back housing or the printed
circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the
mechanical latch at the top of the RKE trans-
mitter sideways with your thumb and then pull
the key out with your other hand. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2
flat blade screwdriver into the slot and gently pry
the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the seal during re-
moval.
Emergency Key Removal
Inserting Emergency Key Into Slot
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