2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ECU

CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating
the Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your
vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by the parking brake or by proper connection
to a tow vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle
could lead to serious injury or death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of
PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Open the center console and locate the Manual Park Release cover, remove it by snapping the cover away from the console hinges.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, push the metal latch in towards the
tether strap.
Manual Park Release Cover Removed
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If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the
ignition must be in the ON/RUN position, not the ACC position.
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 towing.
CAUTION!
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rearsuspension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Two-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFFthe
ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission is operable, the vehicle
may be towed (with rear wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to "Manual Park Release" in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the engine
is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be towed faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km), tow with the rear wheels OFFthe ground.
Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with the front wheels
raised and the rear wheels on a towing dolly, or (when using a suitable steering wheel
stabilizer to hold the front wheels in the straight position) with the rear wheels raised
and the front wheels on the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30 miles (48 km) with rear
wheels on the ground can cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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NOTE:
• A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on theChrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites.
• Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your authorized dealer and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write
to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer
Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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