2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning

FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-877-426-5337
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800-465-2001 (English)
Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficul-
ties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain acomplimentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals
or Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Jeep Contact Us page
at www.jeep.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link,
then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Compartment Material” from the left
menu. You may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1-877-426-5337
(U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada).
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by calling 1-877-890-4038 (U.S.) or
1-800-387-1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above
numbers for an order form.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
258

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 23
How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 31
ELECTRONICS
Which radio is in my vehicle?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 90
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 100
How do I activate the Audio Jack?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 93
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 107
How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect 5.0 pg. 90
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 100
How do I use the Navigation feature?
• Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN pg. 109
How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 150
How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth with the Uconnect Hands-Free Voice
Activation System? pg. 133
How do I improve the Bluetooth performance of my Uconnect System? pg. 142
OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES
How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 155
UTILITY
How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Cherokee? pg. 161
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 191
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 198
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 206
FAQ’s
261

AccessUconnect .........78,80,84
Accessories ..............260 Mopar ...............260
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Off ..................53
On ..................53
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ...........53
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............232
Adding Fuel ..............253
Adding Washer Fluid .........232
Air Bag AdvancedFrontAirBag ......19
AdvanceFrontAirBag ......19
AirBags ...............19
Air Bag Warning Light .19, 22, 190
Driver Knee Air Bag ........20
Enhanced Accident
Response ...........21,216
Event Data Recorder
(EDR) .............22,216
FrontAirBag ............19
PassengerKneeAirBag ......20
Rollover ...............19
SideAirBags ............20
SideImpacts ............19
AirBagLight..............22
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ...........232
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....232
Air Conditioning ..........66,68
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .....232
Air Conditioning System .......232
Air Suspension ............158
Alarm Arm The System ..........17
Disarm The System ........17
Vehicle Security Alarm ......17
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....17,195
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 226, 228, 232
Capacities ............230
Disposal ..............232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .190
APP UconnectAccess..........81 Appearance Care
...........232
Arming System (Security Alarm) . . .17
Assistance Towing ..........189
Audio Jack ...............107
Automatic Headlights .........45
Automatic High Beams ........45
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).................66
Automatic Transmission Adding Fluid ...........229
FluidType ...... 228, 229, 231
Shifting ...............59
AxleFluid......... 228, 229, 231
Axle Lubrication ............229
Background Themes Uconnect8.4A ..........100
Uconnect8.4N....... 100, 117
Back-Up Camera ............70
Battery .................232
Charging System Light .....189
Blind Spot Monitoring .........71
Body Mechanism Lubrication ....232
Brake Fluid ........ 228, 229, 231
Brakes .................232
Brake System .............232
FluidCheck ............229
Master Cylinder .........
2
32
WarningLight ..........193
Break-In Recommendations, Diesel................180
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .............42
Bulb Replacement ..........257
Calibration, Compass .........147
Canada...............4,259
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............230
Capacities, Fluid .....226, 228, 230
Caps, Filler Fuel ................216
Oil(Engine) ............232
CarWashes ..............232
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......107
Charging System Light ........189
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ..........194
INDEX
263

Child Restraints............23
CenterSeatLATCH.........24
Child Seat Installation .......26
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint ..............26
ChildSeat................26
Child Seat Installation .........23
Cleaning Wheels ..............232
Windshield Wiper Blades ....232
ClimateControl..........66,125
Clock...................90
Clock Setting ..............90
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights AirBagWarningLight ......190
Brake Warning Light .......193
Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator ..............195
Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator .............195
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
OFF Indicator Light .......196
Front Fog Light Indicator ....195
High Beam Indicator ......195
Park/Headlight ON Indicator . .195
Turn Signal Indicator ......195
Vehicle Security Light ......195
Clutch .................232
ClutchFluid..............232
Compact Spare Tire ..........255
Compass Calibration .........147
Cooling System ............232
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .232
Coolant Capacity . .226, 228, 230
Coolant Level ...........232
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....232
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....232
Inspection ............232
PointsToRemember ......232
Pressure Cap ...........232
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ....226, 228, 229,
230, 232
Corrosion Protection .........232
Customer Assistance ......258, 259
Customer Programmable Features ..............148 DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)
.....184
Defects, Reporting ..........259
Diesel Engine Maintenance .....182
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) .....184
Diesel Fuel Water Separator .....182
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....189, 212
Disarming, Security System ......17
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .232
Disturb .................139
Driver Information Display DID.................196
Instrument Cluster Display . . .196
Programmable Features .....148
E-85Fuel...............227
Economy(Fuel)Mode......61,172
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .74
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................50
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .194
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ..............196
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................191
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . .214
Jump Starting ..........206
Tow Hooks ............209
Towing ...............189
Engine.................180 Air Cleaner ............232
Break-In Recommendations

. . .42
Checking Oil Level ........232
Compartment ...........218
Coolant
(Antifreeze) ......226, 229, 230
Cooling ...............232
Fuel Requirements .....226, 228
Jump Starting ..........206
Malfunction Indicator (Check
Engine) ..............194
Oil .... 226, 228, 229, 230, 232
Oil Filler Cap ...........232
Oil Selection .....226, 228, 232
Overheating ............197
INDEX
264

Engine Break-In3.6L .................42
5.7L .................42
6.4L .................43
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............216
Ethanol.................227
Exhaust Regeneration ........183
Exhaust System ............232
FAQ...................261
Filters AirCleaner ............232
EngineFuel ............182
Engine Oil . . .226, 229, 230, 232
EngineOilDisposal .......232
Flashers TurnSignal ............195
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ........227
Fluid, Brake .......228, 229, 231
Fluid Capacities .....226, 228, 230
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts.......... 226, 229, 230
FogLights...............195
FoldingRearSeat ...........36
Forward Collision Warning .......57
Four Wheel Drive ...........155
Shifting ..............156
Four Wheel Drive Operation .....155
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............156
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............156
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......214
Frequently Asked Questions .....261
Front And Rear ParkSense System . .69
Front ParkSense System ........69
Fuel Diesel ...............230
EconomyMode .......61,172
Ethanol ..............227
Filler Door Emergency
Release ..............254
Octane Rating .......226, 229
Requirements ....... 226, 228
Specifications ..........229
TankCapacity .... 226, 228, 230
Fuel, Flexible .............227 Fuse ..................249
Fuses..................249
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . .150
General Maintenance
.........232
Glass Cleaning ............232
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) . . .133
Headlights Cleaning .............232
Head Restraints ............28
High Beam Indicator .........195
Hill Descent Control .........160
Hill Start Assist ............160
Home..................176
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . .150
Hood Release .............217
Identifying Your Radio .........77
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR..................26
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ..........26
Instrument Cluster ...........10
Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights................195
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights................189
Instrument Panel Cover .......232
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . .232
Interior And Instrument Lights .....9
Interior Appearance Care .......232
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . .47
Introduction ...............3
Canada ................4
In V

ehicle Features
UconnectAccess..........84
Inverter Outlet (115V) ........152
Inverter, Power ............152
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio . . .133
Jacking Instructions .........201
Jack Location .......... 198, 199
Jack Operation ............201
Jump Starting .............206
KeyFob.................12
INDEX
265

Arm The Alarm...........17
Disarm The Alarm .........17
Keyless Entry ............12
Lock The Doors ...........12
Panic Alarm ............12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . .12
Remote Start ............13
Unlock The Doors .........12
Unlock The Liftgate ........12
Keyless Enter-N-Go ........12,14
Accessory Postition ........16
AutomaticTrans ..........16
EngineStopping ..........16
KeyFob ...............14
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors .....14
Lock/Unlock ..........14,15
Passive Entry ..........12,14
Remote Control ........14,15
Unlock From The Driver's Side . .14
Unlock From The Passenger
Side .................14
Unlock Liftgate ........12,15
Lane Change Assist ..........46
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........18
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether ForCHildren) ............23
Liftgate .................12
Passive Entry ............12
UnlockWithKeyFob .......12
Liftgate, Power .............12
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ....49
Lights AirBag ...............22
Automatic Headlights .......45
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....44
Engine Temperature Warning . .189
Fog ................195
High Beam Indicator ......195
Hill Descent Control Indicator .195
LowFuel .............195
SeatBeltReminder .......192
Security Alarm ..........195
TurnSignal .............44
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ..........12
Lubrication, Body ...........232 Maintenance Free Battery
......232
Maintenance, General ........232
Maintenance Procedures .......232
Maintenance Record . .236, 242, 248
Maintenance Schedule.... 232, 237, 239, 243
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine)...............194
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .......231
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .......232
MediaCenterRadio ..........98
MediaHub...............122
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ....31
MemorySeat ..............31
Memory Seats And Radio .......31
Message Center Water In Fuel ...........181
Mopar .................260
MOPAR Accessories .........260
Multi-Function Control Lever .....44
Navigation ........ 109, 113, 126
New Vehicle Break-In Period .............42,180
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . .229
Oil, Engine. .196, 226, 229, 230, 232
Capacity ....... 226, 228, 230
Change Interval .........232
Checking .............232
Disposal ..............232
Filter ...... 226, 229, 230, 232
Filter Disposal ..........232
Materials Added To .......232
Recommendation . .226, 228, 232
Viscosity ....... 226, 228, 232
Oil Filter, Selection ..........232
Outlet Power ...............153
Overheating, Engine .........197
Paddle Shifters .............60
PaintCare...............232
ParkSense System, Front And Rear..69
ParkSense System, Rear .....69,70
Personalized Menu Bar ........102
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect) . . .133
INDEX
266

Phone (Pairing).........116, 135
Phone (Uconnect) .....99,123, 133
Pinch Protection ............73
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............252
Power Distribution Center (Fuses) . . .249
Glass Sunroof ...........71
Inverter ..............152
LiftGate ..............12
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ..............153
Seats ................30
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ...............41
Power Shade Close.................72
Open.................72
Power Steering Fluid . .228, 229, 231
Preparation For Jacking .......200
Programmable Electronic Features ..............148
Purchase Apps UconnectAccess ......82,129
Quadra-Lift ..............158
Quadra-Trac ..............155
Radio ...............97,118 Presets ............91,103
Radio Operation ............91
Radio Screens .............100
Radio (Sound Systems) ......91,97
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .....48
RearCamera ..............70
Rear Cross Path .............71
Rear ParkSense System ......69,70
Rear Seat, Folding ...........36
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........49
Reclining Front Seats .........35
Recreational Towing .........167
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............169
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............170
Refrigerant ...............232
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........17 Disarm The Alarm
.........17
Lock The Doors ...........12
Unlock The Doors .........12
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .....13
How To Use Remote Start .....13
KeyFob ...............13
Remote Starting System .....13
Replacement Bulbs ..........257
Reporting Safety Defects .......259
Restraint, Head .............28
RollOverWarning ............5
Schedule, Maintenance .....232, 237, 243
SDCardPort .............107
Seat Belt Seat Belt Pretensioner ......18
SeatBeltMaintenance........232
Seat Belts ................18
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .....18
Pretensioners ...........18
Reminder .............192
Seats ...........30,34,37,38
Adjustment .............34
E a

syEntry .............34
Heated .............37,38
Manual ...............34
Memory ...............31
Rear Folding ............36
Reclining ..............35
Vented................39
Ventilated .............39
Security Alarm ............195
Arm The System ..........17
Disarm The System ........17
Security Alarm ...........17
Selec-Terrain .............157
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......226, 229, 230
Signals, Turn .............195
Siri................ 119, 120
Sirius Satellite Radio .........104
Traffic & Weather .........113
SIRIUS Travel Link ..........114
Sound Systems (Radio) ....107, 109
SpareTire......... 199, 255, 256
SparkPlugs........... 226, 229
INDEX
267

SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline) ..........229
Oil .................229
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..........51,52
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ......53
Cancel ...............51
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . .55
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .....55
Resume ...............51
Set .................51
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....50
SRT Home ...............176
Timers ...............176
Starting ColdWeather ...........181
Remote ...............13
Starting Procedures (Diesel Engines) ..............180
Steering TiltColumn ..........40,41
Wheel, Heated ...........39
Wheel, Tilt ...........40,41
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ..........146
Storage Bin ..............254
Sunroof Closing ...............71
Opening ...............71
Venting ...............71
SunRoof ................71
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag................19
Telescoping Steering Column . .40, 41
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................66
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ....26
Text Messaging . .124, 130, 140, 141
Tilt Steering Column .......40,41
Timers.................176 SRT ................176
Tires ............... 179, 255
Air Pressure ...........252
Changing .............205
CompactSpare ..........255
FlatChanging ..........205 General Information
....179, 255
Pressure Warning Light .....191
Replacement ...........205
SpareTire ...... 199, 255, 256
WheelMounting .........205
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........209
Towing.............. 161, 212
Disabled Vehicle .........212
Recreational ...........167
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome .............167
Trailer Towing Trailer And Tongue Weight . . .161
Trailer Weight .............161
Transfer Case Fluid ......... 228, 229, 231
Transmission Fluid ...... 228, 229, 231, 232
Maintenance ...........232
Warning Light ..........190
TurnSignals..............195
Uconnect Access ...........78,80,84
Account ..........80,84,87
Maintaining Your Account .....84
Registration .........80,128
RemoteFeatures ..........87
Using Access ............82
Via Mobile Apps ..........81
Uconnect5.0..............90
Uconnect8.4A......... 100, 127
Helpful Tips For Bluetooth ....142
Mute ................138
P h

onebook.............138
Transfer Ongoing Call Between
HandsetAndVehicle ......138
Voice Recognition Tips ......139
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition
SiriusXM Travel Link .......132
Voice Texting ...........139
Uconnect8.4AN........ 100, 127
Uconnect Access .........78,127
APP .................81
In Vehicle Features .........84
Purchase Apps ........82,129
Yelp ................131
INDEX
268