2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE traction control

WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury
or death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates
the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the
original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle. Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h), refer
to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for
recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold
tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer. •
Install on Rear Tires Only
• Due to limited clearance, RUD-GRIP 4X4 or Equivalent
is recommended on P295/45R20 tires.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
696 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Cruise Light......................... .317, 321
Cupholders ............................ .269
Customer Assistance ...................... .689
Data Recorder, Event .......................82
Daytime Running Lights ....................171
Dealer Service ........................... .613
Defroster, Rear Window .....................280
Defroster, Windshield ......................111
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................643
Door Ajar .............................. .301
Door Ajar Light ......................... .301
Door Locks ..............................32
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......35
Door Locks ............................35
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .250Driver Information Display
DID................................ .326
Instrument Cluster Display ................326
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .494
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .......400
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .470
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........263
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................280
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................131
Electronic Brake Control System ...............501
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................502
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................513
Traction Control System ...................507
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .186, 187, 191
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............508
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........300
704 INDEX

Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............308
Traction Control ........................511
Turn Signal ..............113, 168, 316, 670, 672
Vanity Mirror ......................... .133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .298, 316
Loading Vehicle ......................... .563
Tires ............................... .528
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ..................... .342
Battery Saver On ...................... .342
Electrical Load Reduction .................342
Intelligent Battery Sensor ..................342
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................35
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................34 Lubrication, Body
........................ .629
Lug Nuts .............................. .583
Maintenance Free Battery ....................623
Maintenance Procedures ....................614
Maintenance Schedule ...................680, 682
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .305, 611
Manual, Service ......................... .694
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............162
Memory Seat ........................... .162
Memory Seats And Radio ...................162
Methanol .............................. .556
Mirrors ............................... .122
Electric Powered ....................... .131
Electric Remote ........................ .131
Exterior Folding ....................... .130
Heated .............................. .132
710 INDEX

Compact Spare........................ .540
Flat Changing ......................... .595
General Information ..................533, 539
High Speed .......................... .536
Inflation Pressures ...................... .534
Life Of Tires .......................... .543
Load Capacity ..................... .528, 530
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............547
Pressure Warning Light ...................308
Quality Grading ....................... .695
Radial .............................. .536
Replacement ...................... .543, 595
Rotation ............................. .546
Safety ........................... .522, 533
Sizes ............................... .523
Snow Tires ........................... .538
Spare Tire ...................539, 540, 541, 587
Spinning ............................ .541
Tread Wear Indicators ....................542 Wheel Mounting
....................... .595
Tire Safety Information .....................522
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................572
Top Speed ............................. .337
SRT ................................ .337
Towing ............................... .566
Behind A Motorhome ....................580
Guide .............................. .570
Recreational .......................... .580
Weight .............................. .570
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........580
Traction Control ......................... .507
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................513
Trailer Towing .......................... .566
Cooling System Tips .....................579
Hitches ............................. .568
Minimum
Requirements ..................573
Trailer And Tongue Weight ................572
Wiring .............................. .57510
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