2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ECO mode

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
switch bank just above the climate controls.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers
may discharge the battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle
speed while preventing vehicle motion with the
brakes.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
600 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Push and hold the lock button on the gear
selector. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and
REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator.
NOTE:Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less.
Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for
more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal
to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine. NOTE:
Push the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to place
the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial
Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information. Once the vehicle has been freed,
push the ESC Off switch again to restore ESC On
mode.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 619

CAUTION!(Continued)
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be towed (with rear
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions
on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the
engine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km). If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels
OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed,
or with the front wheels raised and the rear wheels on a
towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position)
with the rear wheels raised and the front wheels on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than
30 miles (48 km) with rear wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 627

Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer
case is operable, vehicles with a two-speed transfer case
may be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels
on the ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N)
and the transmission is in PARK. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for detailed in-
structions.
Vehicles equipped with a single-speed transfer case have
no NEUTRAL position, and therefore mustbe towed
with all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
•Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or transfer case will
occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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Belt replacement on some models requires the use of
special tools, we recommend having your vehicle ser-
viced at an authorized dealer.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
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WARNING! (Continued)
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
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646 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Defroster, Rear Window.....................289
Defroster, Windshield ......................112
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .638
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................625
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................666
Door Ajar ...............................311
Door Ajar Light ..........................311
Door Locks ..............................33
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......36
Door Locks ............................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .254
Driver Information Display DID................................ .337
Instrument Cluster Display ................337
Driving ............................... .494
Off-Pavement ......................... .495Off-Road
............................ .495
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .......392
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .468
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........271
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................289
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................132
Electronic Brake Control System ...............508
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................509
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................520
Traction Control System ...................515
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................188, 189, 193
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............515
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........309
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................619
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................600
Jump Starting ......................... .614
726 INDEX

Hazard Warning....................... .600
Turn Signal ..................114, 327, 693, 694
Flooded Engine Starting ....................459
Fluid, Brake ............................ .701
Fluid Capacities ......................... .698
Fluid Leaks .............................114
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................673
Brake ............................... .669
Engine Oil ........................... .638
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........699
Fog Lights ............................. .693
Fog Light Service ........................ .693
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .160
Forward Collision Warning ..................219
Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...................600
Four Wheel Drive ..................... .479, 486
Operation ............................ .479
Systems ............................. .479Four Wheel Drive Operation
.................479
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................619
Front Axle (Differential) .....................670
Fuel .................................. .563
Adding ............................. .569
Additives ............................ .567
Clean Air ............................ .564
Economy Mode ....................... .468
Ethanol ............................. .565
Gasoline ............................. .563
Light ............................... .321
Materials Added ....................... .567
Methanol ............................ .565
Octane Rating ..................... .563, 699
Requirements ...................... .563, 698
Tank Capacity ......................... .698
Fueling ............................... .569
Fuses ................................. .680
728 INDEX