2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tow

•Memory System Unavailable — Not in Park
• Memory System Unavailable — Seatbelt
buckled
• Memory 1 Profile Recall
• Memory 2 Profile Recall
• Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
• Key Not Programmed
• Function Currently Unavailable — Power
Liftgate
• Unlock To Operate — Power Liftgate
• Put In Park To Operate — Power Liftgate
• Automatic High Beams On
• Automatic High Beams Off
• Service Four Wheel Drive System
• Eco — Fuel Saver Indicator
• Terrain Settings — Automatic
• Terrain Settings — Rock •
Terrain Settings — Sand/Mud
• Terrain Settings — Snow
• Terrain Settings — Sport
• Sport Not Available In 4 Low 4 High Is
Required
• Rock Not Available In 4 Low 4 High Is
Required
• To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift
Procedure In Owners Manual
• For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 Mph Or 8 Kph Put
Trans In N Press 4 Low
• For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 Mph Or 8 Kph Put
Trans In N Press 4 Low
• Terrain System Settings Not Available
• Raising Vehicle Ride Height (with icon)
• Lowering Vehicle Ride Height (with icon)
• Normal Vehicle Ride Height — This message
is displayed (for five seconds) when the
vehicle has achieved the Normal Vehicle
Ride Height. •
Off Road Ride Height Level 1 — This mes-
sage is displayed (for five seconds) when the
vehicle has achieved the Off Road Height
Level 1.
• Off Road Ride Height Level 2 — This mes-
sage is displayed (for five seconds) when the
vehicle has achieved the Off Road Height
Level 2.
•
Vehicle Lowered To Entry/Exit (Park) Height —
This message is displayed (for five seconds)
when the vehicle has achieved the Park
Height.
• Entry/Exit (Park) Height in Progress — This
message is displayed (for five seconds)
when the request is made to go into Entry/
Exit Height while the vehicle speed is be-
tween 15 and 25 mph. This shows that the
request has been recognized and will lower
to Entry/Exit height when vehicle is below
15 mph.
• Service Air Suspension System — This is
displayed when a fault has occurred in the
system. The system will have limited opera-
tion at that point.
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Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
•If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) system. The light will come
on when the ignition is first turned
ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during
starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
key when the vehicle has completely stopped
and the shift lever is placed in the PARK
position. The light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running,
your vehicle will usually be drivable. How-
ever, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing.
• Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated en-
gine condition. As temperatures rise
and the gauge approaches H,this in-
dicator will illuminate and a single chime will
sound after reaching a set threshold. Further
overheating will cause the temperature gauge
to pass H,a continuous chime will occur until
the engine is allowed to cool.
• If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the tem-
perature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats”
in “What To Do In Emergencies” for more
information. •
Transmission Temperature Light
This light indicates that there is
excessive transmission fluid tem-
perature that might occur with se-
vere usage such as trailer towing. It
may also occur when operating the
vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition,
such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow
plowing, off- road operation). If this light comes
on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or
faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until
the light goes off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Indicator illuminated will even-
tually cause severe transmission damage or
transmission failure.
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15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the
SETUP button to access the display settings
(see the display settings section) to access the
DVD setup menu, select the menu button on the
radio. When a disc is loaded in the DVD player
(if equipped) and the VES™ mode is selected
and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP
button to access the DVD Setup menu. (see the
DVD Setup Menu of this manual.)
16. BACK – When navigating in menu mode,
press to return to the previous screen. When
navigating a DVDs disc menu, the operation
depends on the disc’s contents.
17. – In radio modes, press to seek to the
previous tunable station. In disc modes, press
and hold to fast rewind through the current
audio track or video chapter. In menu modes
use to navigate in the menu.
18. ENTER – Press to select the highlighted
option in a menu.
19. / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select
to the next station. In disc modes, press to
advance to the next audio track or video chap-
ter. In menu modes, use to navigate in the
menu.Remote Control StorageThe video screen(s) come with a built in storage
compartment for the remote control which is
accessible when the screen is opened. To re-
move the remote, use your index finger to pull
and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to
pull the remote straight down as it will be very
difficult to remove. To return the remote back
into its storage area, insert one long edge of the
remote into the two retaining clips first, and then
rotate the remote back up into the other two
retaining clips until it snaps back into position.Locking The Remote ControlAll remote control functionality can be disabled
as a parental control feature.
•
To disable the Remote Control from making any
changes, press the Video Lock button and follow
the radio’s instructions (select menu, rear ves,
lock). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DVD
player, follow the radio’s instructions to turn
Video Lock on. The radio and the video
screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is active.
•Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the
ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows
remote control operation of the VES™.
Replacing The Remote Control
Batteries
The remote control requires two AAA batteries
for operation. To replace the batteries:
• Locate the battery compartment on the back
of the remote, then slide the battery cover
downward.
•
Replace the batteries, making sure to orient
them according to the polarity diagram shown.
• Replace the battery compartment cover.
The Remote Control Storage
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Recirculation ControlWhen outside air contains smoke,
odors, or high humidity, or if rapid
cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing
the Recirculation control button.
Recirculation mode should only be
used temporarily. The recirculation LED will
illuminate when this button is selected. Push the
button a second time to turn off the Recircula-
tion mode LED and allow outside air into the
vehicle.
NOTE:
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation mode is not allowed in the
Defrost mode to improve window clearing
operation. Recirculation will be disabled au-
tomatically if this mode is selected.Operating Tips
Window Fogging
Windows will fog on the inside when the humid-
ity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in
mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or
humid. In most cases, turning the air condition-
ing (pressing the A/C button) on will clear the
fog. Adjust the temperature control, air direc-
tion, and blower speed to maintain comfort.
As the temperature gets colder, it may be
necessary to direct air onto the windshield.
Adjust the temperature control and blower
speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower
speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on
the windshield can be quickly removed by se-
lecting the Defrost mode.
Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows
with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar
and water works very well) will help prevent
contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.)
from sticking to the windows. Contaminates
increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation
NOTE:
In some cases during high temperature
trailer tow operation the Air Conditioning
system performance may be reduced. This
is to help protect the engine from overheat-
ing during the high load condition.
Your air conditioning system is also equipped
with an automatic recirculation system. When
the system senses a heavy load or high heat
conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C
mode to provide additional comfort.
Winter Operation
When operating the system during the winter
months, make sure the air intake, located di-
rectly in front of the windshield, is free of ice,
slush, snow, or other obstructions.
Vacation/Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting
in high. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
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•TRAILER TOWING ............................278•Common Towing Definitions .................... .278
• Breakaway Cable Attachment .................... .279
• Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . .281
• Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................... .281
• Towing Requirements ........................ .282
• Towing Tips .............................. .285
•RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....287•Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ............287
• Recreational Towing – Quadra–Trac II® /Quadra–Drive® II
Four-Wheel Drive Models ...................... .287
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If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC
(if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park”
message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position,
or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
RUN (engine not running) position and the
transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions – With
Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch
Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four positions,
OFF, ACC, RUN and START. To change the
ignition switch positions without starting thevehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps.
•
Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF
position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
ACCESSORY”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to
the RUN position (EVIC displays “IGNITION
MODE RUN”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
third time to return the ignition switch to the
OFF position (EVIC displays “IGNITION
MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F
Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the con-
verter and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
“Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies” for further information.
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The transmission shift lever has only PARK,
REVERSE, NEUTRAL, and DRIVE shift posi-
tions. Manual downshifts can be made using
the Electronic Range Select (ERS) shift control
(refer to “Electronic Range Select (ERS) Opera-
tion” in this section). Moving the shift lever to the
left or right (-/+) while in the DRIVE position will
select the highest available transmission gear,
and will display that gear in the instrument
cluster as 4, 3, 2, 1.Gear RangesDO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range.
NOTE:
•After selecting any gear range, wait a
moment to allow the selected gear to
engage before accelerating. This is espe-
cially important when the engine is cold.
• If there is a need to restart the engine, be
sure to cycle the ignition to the OFF
position before restarting. Transmission
gear engagement may be delayed after
restarting the engine if the key is not
cycled to the OFF position first.
PARK
This range supplements the parking brake by
locking the transmission. The engine can be
started in this range. Never attempt to use
PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the
parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this
range. When parking on a level surface, you may place
the shift lever in PARK first, and then apply the
parking brake.
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of
PARK. As an added precaution, turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and
away from the curb on an uphill grade.
WARNING!
•
Never use the PARK position as a substi-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and pos-
sible injury or damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not completely in PARK.
Check by trying to move the shift lever out
of PARK with the brake pedal released.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK
before leaving the vehicle.
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Shift Lever
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REVERSE
This range is for moving the vehicle backward.
Shift into REVERSE only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
NEUTRAL
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. The
engine may be started in this range. Apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission into
PARK if you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off
the ignition to coast down a hill. These are
unsafe practices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions. You might
lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for
any other reason with the transmission in
NEUTRAL can cause severe transmission
damage. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in
“Starting And Operating” and “Towing A Dis-
abled Vehicle” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
DRIVE
This range should be used for most city and
highway driving. It provides the smoothest up-
shifts and downshifts, and the best fuel
economy. The transmission automatically up-
shifts through underdrive first, second, and third
gears, direct fourth gear and overdrive fifth
gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum
driving characteristics under all normal operat-
ing conditions. When frequent transmission shifting occurs
(such as when operating the vehicle under
heavy loading conditions, in hilly terrain, travel-
ing into strong head winds, or while towing
heavy trailers), use the AutoStick® shift control
(refer to “AutoStick®” in this section) to select a
lower gear. Under these conditions, using a
lower gear will improve performance and ex-
tend transmission life by reducing excessive
shifting and heat buildup.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electroni-
cally for abnormal conditions. If a condition is
detected that could result in transmission dam-
age, Transmission Limp Home Mode is acti-
vated. In this mode, the transmission remains in
direct gear regardless of which forward gear is
selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will
continue to operate. The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) may be illuminated. Limp Home
Mode allows the vehicle to be driven to an
authorized dealer for service without damaging
the transmission.
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