2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE steering

If you see theicon on your touchscreen, you have
the Uconnect 8.4AN system. If not, you have a
Uconnect 8.4A system. Get Started
All you need to control your Uconnect system with your
voice are the buttons on your steering wheel.
1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and
feature compatibility and to find phone pairing in-
structions.
2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger con- versations are examples of noise that may impact
recognition.
3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The microphone is positioned
on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver.
Uconnect 8.4AN
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TIP:Voice Text Reply is not compatible with iPhone, but
if your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can
use your voice to send a text message.
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-
free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep
moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate
control.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
• Set driver temperature to 70degrees
• Set passenger temperature to 70degrees
TIP: Voice Command for Climate may only be used to
adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice
Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or
steering wheel if equipped.iPhone Notification Settings
1 — Select “Settings”
2 — Select “Bluetooth”
3 — Select the (i) for the paired vehicle
4 — Turn on “Show Notifications” 446 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

▫Launch Control — If Equipped ............489
▫ Guidelines For Track Use ................491
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............494
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................495
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............496
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED .497
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .498
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .500
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .501
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .501
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............501
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............502
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............503▫
Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............504
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................504
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............507
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........508
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........513
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............513
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............514
▫ Rain Brake Support (RBS) ................514
▫ Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........514
▫ Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped . . .515
▫ Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped . . . .518
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............522
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .522
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When To Use TOW Mode
When driving in hilly areas, towing a trailer, carrying a
heavy load, etc., and frequent transmission shifting oc-
curs, select TOW mode, using the rotary switch on the
center console. Selecting TOW mode will improve per-
formance and reduce the potential for transmission over-
heating or failure due to excessive shifting. Refer to
“Selec-Track” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine
braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance. This system
can also provide you with more control during passing,
city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
To activate AutoStick mode, move the shift lever into the
MANUAL (M) position (beside the DRIVE position), or
tap one of the shift paddles on the steering wheel.
Tapping the (-) shift paddle to enter AutoStick mode will
downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, while
tapping (+) to enter AutoStick mode will retain the
current gear. The current transmission gear will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. In AutoStick mode, you
can use the shift lever (in the MANUAL position), or the
shift paddles, to manually shift the transmission. Tapping
the shift lever forward (-) while in the MANUAL (M)
position, or tapping the (-) shift paddle on the steering
wheel, will downshift the transmission to the next lower
gear. Tapping the lever rearward (+) (or tapping the (+)
shift paddle) will command an upshift.
NOTE:The shift paddles may be disabled (or re-enabled,
as desired) using Drive Modes.
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•Sport – Dry weather, on-road calibration. Performance
based tuning that provides a rear wheel drive feel but
with improved handling and acceleration over a two-
wheel drive vehicle. This feature will reset to AUTO on
an ignition cycle.
• Snow – Tuning set for additional stability in inclement
weather. Use on and off road on loose traction surfaces
such as snow. This feature will reset to AUTO upon an
ignition cycle.
• Auto – Fully automatic full time four-wheel drive
operation can be used on and off road. Balances
traction with seamless steering feel to provide im-
proved handling and acceleration over two-wheel
drive vehicles.
• Track – Track road calibration for use on high traction
surfaces. Driveline is maximized for traction. Some
binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces. This
feature will reset to AUTO on an ignition cycle. •
To w – Use this mode for towing and hauling heavy
loads. Vehicle suspension will go to sport mode. Trailer
sway control is enabled in the ESC system. This feature
will reset to AUTO upon an ignition cycle.
Custom
This mode allows the driver to create a custom vehicle
configuration that is saved for quick selection of favorite
settings. The system will return to AUTO mode when the
ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this
mode is selected. While in Custom Mode the Stability,
Transmission, Steering, Suspension, all-wheel drive set
up, and Paddle shifter settings may be configured
through the custom mode set-up.
NOTE: Please refer to “Drive Modes” in this section or
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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•TRACK MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical track driving. The Trans-
mission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive, Steering,
and Suspension systems are all set to their “Track”
settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled. •
SPORT MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for typical enthusiast driving. The
Transmission, Stability Control, All-Wheel Drive,
Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their
“Sport” settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle
Shifters are enabled.
• TOW MODE — This mode is a predefined configura-
tion optimized for towing a trailer. Once in this mode,
trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system. The
Transmission is set to “Tow” setting highlighted in
purple. Stability Control is set to “Full” highlighted in
blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to “50/50” highlighted in
blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Suspension is set to “Sport” highlighted in orange.
• SNOW MODE — This mode is a predefined configu-
ration optimized for use on loose traction surfaces.
When in Snow mode (depending on certain operating
conditions), the transmission may use second gear
Drive Modes
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(rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize
wheel slippage. The Transmission is set to “Snow”
setting highlighted in blue. Stability Control is set to
“Full” highlighted in blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to
“50/50” highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “Street”
highlighted in yellow. Suspension is set to “Street”
highlighted in yellow.
• AUTO MODE — This mode activated when selecting
“Auto” with the Selec-Track switch. The Transmission,
Stability Control and All-Wheel Drive modes are set to
their “Street” settings highlighted in yellow. Steering
and Suspension can be configured in either the
“Street,” “Sport,” or “Track” and the Paddle Shifters
may be enabled or disabled while in auto set-up mode. •
CUSTOM MODE — This mode allows the driver to
create a custom vehicle configuration that is saved for
quick selection of favorite settings. Custom Mode may
be selected by pushing the “Custom” button on Selec-
Track switch. Custom Mode allows you to create a
custom configuration that is saved for quick selection
of your favorite settings. While in Custom Mode, the
All-Wheel Drive, Stability Control, Transmission,
Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter settings are
shown in their current configuration. While in the
Custom Mode screen, press the “Custom Set-Up”
button on the touchscreen to access the selectable
options. Select which mode suits your driving needs
for a custom driving experience.
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Listed below is a description of each of these settings:
All-Wheel Drive
•Track — provides the greatest distribution of torque to
the rear wheels (70%.) •
Sport — provides greater distribution of torque to the
rear wheels (65%.)
• Street — provides moderate distribution of torque to
the rear wheels (60%.).
• 50/50 — provides even distribution of torque between
the front and rear wheels.
Transmission
• Track — provides the fastest shift speeds and has the
highest comfort trade-off.
• Sport — provides a faster shift speed and has a
moderate comfort trade-off.
• Street — provides a balance of shift speed and comfort
for typical daily driving.
Paddles
• On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
Custom Mode Set-Up
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