2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ESP

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Copyright © 2012 Chrysler International.HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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section contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends
on the items of equipment ordered, certain
descriptions and illustrations may differ from
your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s
Manual contains a complete listing of all sub-
jects.
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the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or
throughout this Owner’s Manual:
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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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Child-Protection Door Lock
System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped
with Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage Or Disengage The
Child-Protection Door Lock System
1. Open the rear door.
2.
Insert the tip of the emergency key into the
lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear
door.WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors can
only be opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
NOTE:
For emergency exit from the rear seats when
the Child-Protection Door Lock System is
engaged, manually raise the door lock knob
to the unlocked position, roll down the win-
dow, and open the door using the outside
door handle.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement
to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go™.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the
RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
•
Passive Entry may be programmed ON/
OFF; refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
• If a Passive Entry door handle has not
been used for 72 hours, the Passive Entry
feature for the handle may time out. Pull-
ing the deactivated front door handle will
reactivate the door handle’s Passive En-
try feature.
•
If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has
been raining on the Passive Entry door
handle, the unlock sensitivity can be af-
fected, resulting in a slower response time.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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NOTE:
•If you have difficulties or problems reset-
ting the Active Head Restraints, see an
authorized dealer.
• For safety reasons, have the Active Head
Restraints checked by a qualified special-
ist at an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder
System (BeltAlert®)
BeltAlert® is a feature intended to remind the
driver and front passenger (if equipped with
front passenger BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat
belts. The feature is active whenever the igni-
tion is on. If the driver or front seat passenger is
unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn
on and remain on until both front seat belts are
fastened.
The BeltAlert® warning sequence begins after
the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h), by
blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and
sounding an intermittent chime. Once the se-
quence starts, it will continue for the entire
duration or until the respective seatbelts are
fastened. After the sequence completes, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated
until the respective seat belts are fastened. The
driver should instruct all other occupants to
fasten their seat belts. If a front seat belt is
unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlert® will provide
both audio and visual notification. The front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not ac-
tive when the front passenger seat is unoccu-
pied. BeltAlert® may be triggered when an
animal or heavy object is on the front passenger
seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped).
It is recommended that pets be restrained in the
rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that
are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly
stowed.
BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer. Chrysler Group LLC does not
recommend deactivating BeltAlert®.
NOTE:
Although BeltAlert® has been deactivated,
the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to
illuminate while the driver’s or front passen-
ger (if equipped with BeltAlert®) seat belt
remains unfastened.
Seat Belt Lock OutThe center rear seat belt system has a lock out
feature that will not allow you to extract the
center webbing unless the rear seat upper latch
is engaged.
AHR In Reset Position
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WARNING!
•Your vehicle is equipped with left and right
SABIC, do not stack luggage or other
cargo up high enough to block the location
of the SABIC. The area where the side
curtain air bag is located should remain
free from any obstructions.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place
objects between you and the SAB; the
performance could be adversely affected
and/or objects could be pushed into you,
causing serious injury.
• Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air
bags, do not have any accessory items
installed which will alter the roof, including
adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not
add roof racks that require permanent at-
tachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason. Always sit upright as possible with your back
against the seat back, use the seat belts prop-
erly, and use the appropriate sized child re-
straint, infant restraint or booster seat recom-
mended for the size and weight of the child.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to
the seat belt restraint system. Occupants, in-
cluding children who are up against or very
close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be seri-
ously injured or killed. Occupants, especially
children, should not lean on or sleep against the
door, side windows, or area where the SAB or
SABIC air bags inflate, even if they are in an
infant or child restraint.
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection and works to-
gether with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
during a frontal impact.
Knee Impact Bolster
The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the
knees of the front passenger, and position the
front occupant for the best interaction with the
Advanced Front Air Bag. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags work with the Supple-
mental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and the pas-
senger side knee bolster to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger.
Side air bags also work with seat belts to
improve occupant protection.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And
Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The
ORC is part of a regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of the front
and/or side air bags in a frontal or side collision
is required. Based on the impact sensor’s sig-
nals, a central electronic ORC deploys the
Advanced Front Air Bags, Supplemental Driver
Side Knee Air Bag, Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB), and front seat
belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
several factors, including the severity and type
of impact.
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Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air
Bag Inflator Units are located in the center of the
steering wheel and on the right side of the
instrument panel. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags,
it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation
rates are possible, based on several factors,
including the collision type and severity. The
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
right side of the instrument panel separate and
fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their
full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to
70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it
takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the
driver and front passenger.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented
through the vent holes in the sides of the air
bag. In this way, the air bags do not interfere
with your control of the vehicle.Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
Inflator Unit
The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
unit is located in the instrument panel trim
beneath the steering column. When the ORC
detects a collision requiring the air bag, it sig-
nals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-
toxic gas is generated to inflate the Supplemen-
tal Driver Side Knee Air Bag. The trim cover
separates and folds out of the way allowing the
air bag to inflate to the full size. The air bag fully
inflates in about 15 to 20 milliseconds.
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag
(SAB) Inflator Units
The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags
are designed to activate only in certain side
collisions.
The ORC determines if a side collision requires
the side air bags to inflate, based on the severity
and type of collision.
Based on the severity and type of collision, the
side air bag inflator on the crash side of the
vehicle may be triggered, releasing a quantity of
non-toxic gas. The inflating SAB exits through
the seat seam into the space between the
occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate in
about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag moves
at a very high speed and with such a high force
that it could injure you if you are not seated
properly, or if items are positioned in the area
where the side air bag inflates. This especially
applies to children.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
During collisions where the impact is confined
to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the
ORC may deploy the SABIC air bags depend-
ing on the severity and type of collision. In these
events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on
the impact side of the vehicle.
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A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to
inflate the side curtain air bag. The inflating side
curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the
headliner out of the way and covers the window.
The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds
(about one-quarter of the time that it takes to
blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you
if you are not belted and seated properly, or if
items are positioned in the area where the side
curtain air bag inflates. This especially applies
to children. The side curtain air bag is only
about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage are not
good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
NOTE:
In a rollover the pretensioners, and/or SAB
and SABIC air bags may deploy on both
sides of the vehicle.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can
aid the ORC in determining appropriate re-
sponse to impact events.Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag
deployment, if the communication network re-
mains intact, and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event the ORC
will determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•
Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has
power or until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power or until the
ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System functions after an event, the
ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON to
IGN OFF. If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to
deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB
and SABIC - if equipped air bags may deploy
on both sides of the vehicle.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air
bags, any or all of the following may occur:
•
The nylon air bag material may sometimes
cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the
driver and front passenger as the air bags
deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar
to friction rope burns or those you might get
sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor.
They are not caused by contact with chemi-
cals. They are not permanent and normally
heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed
significantly within a few days, or if you have
any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
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If you are installing ISOFIX-compatible child re-
straints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can
use the ISOFIX anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt
for the outboard position, but you must use the
vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your
child restraints are not ISOFIX-compatible, you
can only install the child restraints using the
vehicle’s seat belts. For typical installation instruc-
tions, refer to “Installing The ISOFIX-Compatible
Child Restraint System”.
Installing The ISOFIX-Compatible Child
Restraint System
We urge you to carefully follow the directions of
the manufacturer when installing your child re-
straint. Not all child restraint systems will be
installed as described here. Again, carefully
follow the installation instructions that were pro-
vided with the child restraint system.
The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars,
located at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback, and are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your
finger along the intersection of the seatback and
seat cushion surfaces.In addition, there are top tether strap anchor-
ages behind each rear seating position located
on the back of the outboard seats. To access
the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear
seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the
seat back, this will expose the top tether strap
anchorages.ISOFIX AnchoragesPulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To
Access Top Tether Strap
Top Tether Strap Anchorage(Located on Seatback)
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