2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Fuel Economy
Push and release theUPorDOWNar-
row button until the Fuel Economy Menu
icon/title is highlighted. Push and hold the
OK button to reset feature. Push the LEFT
orRIGHTarrow button to select the different
Fuel Economy sections. The Fuel Economy screen may
be on the same screen as the Current Fuel Economy.
• Current MPG, L/100 km, or km/L
• Average MPG, L/100 km, or km/L
• Range To Empty
Trip
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Trip icon/title is high-
lighted in the DID, then press and release the
LEFT
or RIGHTarrow button to se-
lect Trip A or Trip B.
The Trip A and Trip B information will display the
following:
• Distance
• Average Fuel Economy
• Elapsed Time
Hold the OKbutton to reset all the information.
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Stop/Start — If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWNar-
row button until the Stop/Start icon/title is
highlighted in the DID. The screen will dis-
play the Stop/Start status.
Audio
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Audio Menu icon/title
is highlighted in the DID.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Messages Menu icon/
title is highlighted in the DID. This feature shows the number of stored warning messages. Push-
ing the
RIGHT
arrow button will allow you to see
what the stored messages are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UPorDOWNar-
row button until the Screen Setup Menu
icon/title is highlighted in the DID. Push
and release the OKbutton to enter the
submenus and follow the prompts on the screen as
needed. The Screen Setup feature allows you to
change what information is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster as well as the location that information is
displayed.
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Speed Warning — If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWNar-
row button until the Speed Warning Menu
icon/title is highlighted in the DID. Push
and release the OKbutton to enter speed
warning. Use the UP
orDOWNarrow button to
select a desired speed, then push and release the OK
button to set the speed. The Speed Warning telltale
will display in the DID, and a chime will sound with
a pop up warning message when the set speed is
exceeded.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Gear Display
• Full (default setting)
• Single Upper Left
•
None
• Compass (default setting)
• Outside Temp
• Time
• Range
• Fuel Economy Average
• Fuel Economy Current
• Trip A
• Trip B
Upper Right
• None
• Compass
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•Outside Temp (default setting)
• Time
• Range
• Fuel Economy Average
• Fuel Economy Current
• Trip A
• Trip B
Defaults (Restores All Settings To Default Settings)
• Cancel
• Restore
Current Gear
• On
• Off (default setting) Favorite Menus — Equipped
•
Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Terrain (show/hide)
• Driver Assist (show/hide)
• Fuel Economy (show/hide)
• Trip Info (show/hide)
• Stop/Start
• Audio (show/hide)
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Speed Warning (show/hide)
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The menu with (show/hide) means user can pressOK
button to choose show or hide this menu on the DID
display.
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery
Sensor (IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the
electrical system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or
the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical
load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving
time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running.
It will display a message if there is a risk of battery
depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to
lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current
drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery
Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID).
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low
state of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a
rate that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
• The charging system is independent from load reduc-
tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may
indicate a problem with the charging system. Refer to
“Battery Charge Warning Light” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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The electrical loads that may be switched off (if
equipped), and vehicle functions which can be effected
by load reduction:
•Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of
the following conditions:
• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power to the vehicle system because the electrical
loads are larger than the capability of charging system.
The charging system is still functioning properly. •
Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, tow-
ing, frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter elec-
trical accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar
devices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked.
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•The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaner ’s, game
consoles and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery
Saver Mode”)
During a trip:
• Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
– Check the audio settings (volume) After a trip:
•
Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed
(additional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio
systems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load
and Ignition Off Draw currents).
• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving
time and parking time).
• The vehicle should have service performed if the
message is still present during consecutive trips and
the evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did
not help to identify the cause.
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CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be
equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These
networks allow your vehicle to send and receive infor-
mation. This information allows systems and features in
your vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security
features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful
access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.
Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over
time and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers,
evaluates and takes appropriate steps as needed. Similar
to a computer or other devices, your vehicle may require
software updates to improve the usability and perfor-
mance of your systems or to reduce the potential risk of
unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle sys-
tems.The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
•
It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be im-
paired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that
may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into
your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media
of unknown origin could possibly contain mali-
cious software, and if installed in your vehicle, it
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