2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE key battery

NOTE:
•After pushing the door handle button, you must wait
two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to
allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling
the door handle without the vehicle reacting and
unlocking.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE
Key Fob battery is dead.
• Closeness to mobile devices can have an effect on the
passive entry system.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE
Key Fob lock button or the lock button located on the
vehicle’s interior door panel.General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding
is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10
minutes or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up
to the dome ON position for 10 minutes, the interior
lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is cancelled if the ignition is
ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled
OFF, the exterior lights will automatically turn off after
eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on
for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The front map/reading lights are mounted in the over-
head console. Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either
side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night
time visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a
second time. The lights will also turn on when the
UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is
pushed.
Front Map/Reading Lights
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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.
Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when
the ignition is in the ON or ACC position, while the
outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected directly to
the battery and powered at all times.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
The manufacturer requires towing your vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for loading onto a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle using any other method can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case
damage.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
606 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CavityCartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description
F40 –10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights/Headlamp Lev-
eling
F42 –20 Amp Yellow Horn
F44 –10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port
F49 –10 Amp Red Integrated Central Stack / Climate Control
F50 –20 Amp Yellow Air Suspension Control Module - If
Equipped
F51 –15 Amp Blue Ignition Node Module / Keyless Ignition
/ Steering Column Lock
F52 –5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
F53 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – Left Turn/Stop Lights - If
Equipped
F56 –15 Amp Blue Additional Content (Diesel engine only)
F57 –20 Amp Yellow NOX Sensor
F58 –15 Amp Blue HID Headlamps LH - If Equipped
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 661

Alarm (Security Alarm)............20, 297, 302, 322
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................20
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............9
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............641, 675
Disposal ............................. .643
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................502
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................311
Appearance Care ........................ .651
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............20
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .504
Auto Down Power Windows ..................44
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .170
Automatic High Beams .....................170
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......425, 433
Automatic Transmission .................471, 651
Adding Fluid ......................... .651
Autostick ............................ .479
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................651 Fluid Change
......................... .651
Fluid Level Check ...................649, 650
Fluid Type ........................ .649, 677
Gear Ranges .......................... .473
Special Additives ...................... .650
Autostick .............................. .479
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........263
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................263
Axle Fluid ............................. .677
Battery ............................ .299, 623
Charging System Light ...................299
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Belts, Seat ...............................111
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .134
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................629
B-Pillar Location ......................... .528
Brake Assist System ...................... .504
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............501
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INDEX 701

Trailer Towing Guide...................... .570
Trailer Weight ........................... .570
Transfer Case ........................... .648
Fluid ............................... .677
Maintenance .......................... .648
Transmission ........................... .471
Automatic ........................ .471, 649
Fluid ............................... .677
Maintenance .......................... .649
Shifting ............................. .468
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....250
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry). .23, 26
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Transporting Pets ........................ .107
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .542
Turn Signals ..................... .316, 670, 672Uconnect
Operation ............................ .400
Screen Activated Features ..................25
Uconnect Settings ........................25
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition Additional Information ...................457
Do Not Disturb ....................... .456
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .455
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert .....................449
Uconnect Settings ...................... .24, 25
Customer Programmable Features .......35, 37, 46
Passive Entry Programming ............35, 37, 46
Uconnect Settings ........................46
Uconnect Voice Command ...................438
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................695
Universal Transmitter ..................... .250
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .555
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