2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ground clearance

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe man-
ner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher
center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll
over when some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
Rollover Warning Label
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•Rock– Off-road calibration only available in 4WD
Low range. The vehicle is raised (if equipped with Air
Suspension) for improved ground clearance. Traction
based tuning with improved steer-ability for use on
high traction off-road surfaces. Activate the Hill De-
scent Control for steep downhill control. Use for low
speed obstacles such as large rocks, deep ruts, etc. If
equipped with air suspension, the vehicle level will
change to Off-Road 2. If the Selec-Terrain™ switch is in
ROCK mode, and the transfer case is switched from
4WD Low to 4WD High, the Selec-Terrain™ system
will return to AUTO.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, a message will
appear in the EVIC display. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
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•Normal Ride Height (NRH)– This is the standard
position of the suspension and is meant for normal
driving.
•Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately
1.3 in (33 mm)– This is the primary position for all
off-road driving until OR2 is needed. A smoother and
more comfortable ride will result. Press the “Up”
button once from the NRH position while the vehicle
speed is below 38 mph (61 km/h). When in the OR1
position, if the vehicle speed remains between 40 mph
(64 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h) for greater than
20 seconds or if the vehicle speed exceeds 50 mph
(80 km/h), the vehicle will be automatically lowered to
NRH. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting
and Operating” for further information.
•Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately
2.6 in (65 mm)– This position is intended for off-
roading use only where maximum ground clearance isrequired. To enter OR2, press the “Up” button twice
from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position
while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h). While
in OR2, if the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h)
the vehicle height will be automatically lowered to
OR1. Refer to “Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting
and Operating” for further information.
•Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 0.5 in
(13 mm)– This position provides improved aerody-
namics by lowering the vehicle. The vehicle will
automatically enter Aero Mode when the vehicle
speed remains between 62 mph (99 km/h) and 66 mph
(106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle
speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h). The vehicle will
return to NRH from Aero Mode if the vehicle speed
remains between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 35 mph
(56 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle
speed falls below 30 mph (48 km/h). The vehicle will
enter Aero Mode, regardless of vehicle speed if the
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•Normal Ride Height (NRH) – Indicator lamp 4 will be
illuminated when the vehicle is in this position.
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Park Mode – Indicator lamp 3 will be illuminated when
the vehicle is in Park Mode. If Park Mode is requested
while vehicle speed is between 15 mph (24 km/h) and
25 mph (40 km/h), indicator lamp 4 will remain on solid
and indicator lamp 3 will flash as the system waits for the
vehicle to reduce speed. If vehicle speed is reduced to,
and kept below, 15 mph (24 km/h) indicator lamp 4 will
turn off and indicator lamp 3 will flash until Park Mode is
achieved at which point indicator lamp 3 will go solid. If
during the height change to Park Mode, the vehicle speed
exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h), the height change will be
paused until the vehicle speed either goes below 15 mph
(24 km/h) and the height change continues to Park Mode,
or exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) and the vehicle height will
return to NRH. Park Mode may be selected while the
vehicle is not moving provided that the engine is still
running and all doors remain closed.
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of performing in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design
characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems.
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto-
rily in off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this
type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover.
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Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel – If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the original
equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle
of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire
rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended
tire rotation pattern.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip-
ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tempo-
rary emergency use spare may be equipped with your
vehicle. Temporary use spares are engineered to be used
only with your vehicle. Your vehicle may be equipped
with one of the following types of non-matching tempo-
rary use spares; compact, full size, or limited-use. Do not
install more than one non-matching temporary use spare
tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact, full size or limited-use temporary spare
installed. Damage to the vehicle may result.
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/
80D18 103M.
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