2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance

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1INTRODUCTION .
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2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . .
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4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................451
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................599
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................629
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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10INDEX .....................................................................721
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This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
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 Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained
technicians 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 vehicles. It is capable of performing
better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, 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 while 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.1
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diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.
While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition
the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec-
tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, which could affect the Supplemental Restraint
System (“SRS”), the Redundant Air Bag Warn-
ing Light will illuminate on the instrument
panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
will stay on until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single
chime will sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag
Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .187
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .188
▫ To Activate ......................... .189
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................190
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .190
▫ To Resume Speed .....................190
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............190
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............192
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .193
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .195
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .196 ▫
To Activate/Deactivate ..................197
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............198
▫ To Cancel .......................... .198
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .199
▫ To Resume ......................... .199
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............200
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC ......202
▫ Overtake Aid ....................... .206
▫ ACC Operation At Stop .................206
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......207
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........208
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......211
▫ General Information ...................215
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▫Sunroof Maintenance ...................266
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................266
▫ Relearn Procedure .....................266
 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED .................267
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............268
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........268
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............268
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........269
▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ..........269
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .....269
▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ...........269
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ......270▫
Venting Sunroof — Express ..............270
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................270
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .271
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................271
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................271
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........271
 POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED ........276
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .277
 STORAGE ........................... .278
▫ Glove Compartment ...................278
▫ Door Storage ........................ .279
▫ Console Features .....................280
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Display Warnings And Maintenance
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
Warning
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
warning will display and also a chime will indicate when
conditions temporarily limit system performance.
This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as
in snow or heavy rain. The ACC system may also become
temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud,
dirt or ice. In these cases, the DID will display “ACC/
FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor” and the
system will deactivate.
The “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar Sensor”
message can sometimes be displayed while driving in
highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or
ice and snow). The ACC system will recover after thevehicle has left these areas. Under rare conditions, when
the radar is not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path
this warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:
If the “ACC/FCW Unavailable Wipe Front Radar
Sensor” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control is still available. For additional information refer
to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this
section.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the
vehicle behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor-
tant to note the following maintenance items:
• Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage
the sensor lens.
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Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
NOTE:
•The power sunroof switch can remain active in Acces-
sory Delay for up to approximately ten minutes after
the vehicles ignition is placed to the Off position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
• This feature is programmable using the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Relearn Procedure
For vehicles equipped with a single-pane sunroof, there
is a relearn procedure that allows you to calibrate the
sunroof when the “Auto Up” feature stops working. To
reset the sunroof, follow these steps:
1. Set the ignition to the ACC ON/RUN position.
2. Ensure that the sunroof is in the Fully Closed position.
3. Push and hold the Close switch. The sunroof will hit the hard stop and move to the Vent position after 10
seconds.
4. Release the Close switch, then push and hold the Close switch again within 5 seconds to begin the
teaching process. The sunroof will complete one full
cycle and return to the Fully Closed position.
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
NOTE:
•The power sunroof switch can remain active in Acces-
sory Delay for up to approximately ten minutes after
the vehicles ignition is placed to the Off position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
• This feature is programmable using the Uconnect
System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical accessories.
The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a
“battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered.
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