2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE light

Power Outlet Right Rear Quarter Panel FusePower Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — F104 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin
2 — F90–F91 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Right Rear Quar-
ter Panel
3 — F93 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
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discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the
back of the center console to convert DC current to AC
current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electron-
ics and other low power devices requiring power up to
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
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WARNING!(Continued)
console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Rechargeable Flashlight
The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of
the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when
needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light
bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries
that recharge when snapped back into place.
Push in on the flashlight to release it.
Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — If
Equipped
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To operate the flashlight, push the switch once for high,
twice for low, and a third time to return to off.Cargo Storage Bins
There are up to four removable storage bins located in the
rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on
either side of the cargo area.
Push And ReleaseThree-Push Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........289
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM ......290
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......292
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............293
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............305
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............315
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ..............320
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ............321
 DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ......323
▫ DID Displays ....................... .325▫
Engine Oil Life Reset ..................326
▫ Performance Shift Indicator (PSI) – If
Equipped .......................... .327
▫ DID Messages ...................... .328
▫ DID Selectable Menu Items ..............330
▫ Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions —
If Equipped ........................ .342
 CYBERSECURITY ...................... .345
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................347
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................3484

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Lower Switch Bank11 — Hood Release
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Hazard Switch12 — Fuel Door Release
3 — Radio 8 — Storage Bin (SD Card, AUX,
USB Media Hub) 13 — Headlight Switch
4 — Glove/Storage Compartment 9 — ESC Button14 — Dimmer Control
5 — Climate Controls 10 — Keyless Push Button Ignition
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4. Fuel Gauge•The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position
• The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the
vehicle where the fuel door is located.
5. Driver Information Display (DID)
•When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Driver Information Display (DID) mes-
sages. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for fur-
ther information.
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on
in the instrument panel together with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as such
must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative
to the information contained in the Owner ’s Manual,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver ’s seat belt remains un-
buckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will
sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for
further information.4
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