2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Engine

and operating information. To make your election, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, until a
check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the
setting had been selected.
•Steering Feel Options — If Equipped
The Steering Feel Options feature will allow you to adjust
the steering effort and feel. Press the “Sport” button on
the touchscreen to provide the greatest amount of steer-
ing feel, requiring the highest amount of steering effort.
Press the “Normal” button on the touchscreen to provide
greater steering feel, requiring greater steering effort.
Press the “Comfort” button on the touchscreen to provide
a balance of steering feel and steering effort.
Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available. •
Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows adjustment of the
amount of time the headlights remain on after the engine
is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay setting,
press the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select
your desired time interval, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec,
60 sec or 90 seconds.
• Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key
Fob. To change the Illuminated Approach status, press
the “+” or “–” button on the touchscreen to select your
desired time interval.
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Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available.
•Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Easy Exit
Seat” button on the touchscreen until a check-mark
appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected.
• Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status press the press the “+” or
“-” button to choose from “0 seconds,” “45 seconds,”
“5 minutes,” or “10 minutes.”
•
Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off
Delay status press the “+” or “-” button on the touch-
screen to select your desired time interval.
• Auto Entry/Exit Suspension — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
automatically lower the vehicle from ride height position
when the vehicle is shifted to park. To change the mode
status press the “Auto Entry/Exit Suspension” button on
the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been selected.
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off the Rear Seat displays until a safe temperature is
reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the optics
of the Blu-ray Disc player.
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate or press the“AUTO” button on the touchscreen.
2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger tem-
perature buttons on the faceplate or buttons on the
touchscreen. Once the desired temperature is dis-
played, the system will achieve and automatically
maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the temperature. You will
experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing
the system to function automatically. NOTE:
•
It is not necessary to move the temperature settings.
The system automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly
as possible.
•
The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units
by selecting the Uconnect customer-programmable fea-
ture. Refer to the “Uconnect System Settings” in this
section of the manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic
mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain
on low until the engine warms up. The blower will
increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
The system allows for manual selection of blower speed,
air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation control.
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The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by
adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at
a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This
allows the front occupants to control the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the airflow
by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C
operation and Recirculation control can also be manually
selected in Manual operation.
NOTE:
Each of these features operates independently from
each other. If any feature is controlled manually, tempera-
ture control will continue to operate automatically.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
suggested control settings for various weather condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro-
sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
coolant that meets the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032 and 50% water is recommended.
Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is
not recommended because it may cause window fogging.
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 the
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................456
▫ Automatic Transmission ................456
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ...........457
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .457
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................459
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................459
▫ After Starting ....................... .461
 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ......461
▫ Automatic Mode .....................461 ▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop .......................... .462
▫
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . .463
▫ To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . .464
▫ To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .464
▫ System Malfunction ...................464
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .465
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............465
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ..................467
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .467
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▫Traction Downhill .....................502
▫ After Driving Off-Road .................502
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............504
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED ..................505
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .505
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .507
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .508
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .508
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............508
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............509
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............510
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............511 ▫
Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................512
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............515
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........515
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........520
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............520
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............521
▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS) ................521
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........522
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .522
▫ Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped . . . .525
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............529
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .529
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........533
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▫Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........534
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........536
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........541
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .541
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................542
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .544
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .544
▫ Tire Types .......................... .545
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............547
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............547
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .550
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................550
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .551▫
Replacement Tires .....................552
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......553
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....555
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .556
▫ Premium System ..................... .559
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings .......................... .560
▫ Service TPM System Warning .............561
▫ General Information ...................563
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................563
▫ 3.6L Engine — If Equipped ...............563
▫ 5.7L Engine — If Equipped ...............564
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................564
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............565
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