2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE four wheel drive

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take
time to become familiar with your vehicle.
The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed
for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road
driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a
four-wheel drive vehicle.Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.
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NOTE:Any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications
to the vehicle will effect the performance of the Adaptive
Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning System.
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
You can only engage ACC if the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h).
The minimum Set Speed for the ACC system is 20 mph
(32 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the READY state,
the Driver Information Display (DID) displays “ACC
Ready.”
When the system is OFF, the DID displays “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) Off.” NOTE:
You cannot engage ACC under the following
conditions:
• When in Four-Wheel Drive Low.
• When you apply the brakes.
• When the parking brake is set.
• When the automatic transmission is in PARK, RE-
VERSE or NEUTRAL.
• When the Vehicle speed is outside of the speed range.
• When the brakes are overheated.
• When the driver door is open.
• When the driver seat belt is unbuckled.
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•The gear selector is removed from the Drive position.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Control Sys-
tem (ESC/TCS) activates.
• The vehicle parking brake is applied.
• Driver seatbelt is unbuckled at low speeds.
• Driver door is opened at low speeds.
• A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) event occurs.
To Turn Off
The system will turn off and clear the set speed in
memory if:
•The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON/OFF button
is pushed.
• The Normal (Fixed Speed) Electronic Speed Control
ON/OFF button is pushed. •
The ignition is turned OFF.
• You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low.
To Resume
If there is a set speed in memory push the RES (resume)
button and then remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal. The DID will display the last set speed.
NOTE:
•If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer than two
seconds, then the system will cancel and the brake
force will be ramped-out. The driver will have to apply
the brakes to keep the vehicle at a standstill.
• ACC cannot be resumed if there is a stationary vehicle
in-front of your vehicle in close proximity.3
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•The ignition is turned off.
• You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low.
• The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) On/Off button is
pushed.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH
MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
Operation
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with
mitigation provides the driver with audible warnings,
visual warnings (within the DID), and may apply a brake
jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential frontal
collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended
to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or
mitigate the potential collision. NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward
looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller
(EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision.
When the system determines that a forward collision is
probable, the driver will be provided with audible and
visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning. If
the driver does not take action based upon these progres-
sive warnings, then the system will provide a limited
level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and
mitigate the potential forward collision. If the driver
reacts to the warnings by braking and the system deter-
mines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by
braking but has not applied sufficient brake force, the
system will compensate and provide additional brake
force as required.
If a Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event
begins at a speed below 26 mph (42 km/h), the system
may provide the maximum or partial braking to mitigate
the potential forward collision. If the Forward Collision
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Service 4WD Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Service 4WD Indicator Light
If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not function-
ing properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest service center
and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
4WD Low Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide
increased torque at the wheels.
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Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for
further information on four-wheel drive operation and proper use.
Air Suspension Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale Light What It Means
Air Suspension Light
This light will illuminate when the air suspension system is actively adjusting the ride
height.
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Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Hill Decent Control (HDC) Indicator Light
This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp
will be on solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only be armed when the transfer case is in
the “4WD LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If these
conditions are not met while attempting to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light
will flash on/off.
Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Selec Speed Control Indicator Light
This light will turn on when “Selec Speed Control” is activated.
To activate “Selec Speed Control”, assure the vehicle is Four Wheel Drive Low (4WD) and
push the button on the Instrument Panel.
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▫Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ..............468
▫ Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission .......469
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ............478
 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........479
▫ Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ..............479
▫ Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ..............479
▫ Shift Positions ....................... .480
▫ Shifting Procedures ....................481
▫ Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped ......486
 SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED ..........486
▫ Description ......................... .486
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) Messages . . .488 
QUADRA-LIFT — IF EQUIPPED ...........488
▫ Description ......................... .488
▫ Air Suspension Modes ..................491
▫ Driver Information Display (DID) Messages . . .492
▫ Operation .......................... .492
 ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ................494
 OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ...............495
▫ Quadra-Lift — If Equipped ...............498
▫ When To Use 4WD LOW Range —
If Equipped ......................... .499
▫ Driving Through Water .................499
▫ Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand ..........501
▫ Hill Climbing ....................... .501
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