2016 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE warning

Driving and Alcohol:
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving
ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING:
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by
calling 1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or
by contacting your dealer.
This guide has been prepared to help you
get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep
Brand Vehicle and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions.
However, it is not a substitute for your
Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions,
maintenance procedures and important
safety messages, please consult your
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Manuals and other Warning Labels in
your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide
may apply to your vehicle. For additional
information on accessories to help
personalize your vehicle, visit
www.mopar.com (U. S .), www.mopar.ca
(Canada) or your local Jeep brand dealer.
Important:
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of
your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new
vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it
useful. U.S. residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by visiting
www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement
DVD kits by calling 1-800-387-1143.
The driver’s primary
responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted
can result in loss of
vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal
injury. FCA US LLC
strongly recommends that
the driver use extreme
caution when using any
device or feature that may
take their attention off the road. Use of any
electrical devices, such

as cellular telephones,
computers, portable
radios, vehicle navigation
or other devices, by the
driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and
could lead to a serious
collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous
and should never be done
while the vehicle is moving. If you find
yourself unable to devote
your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off
the road to a safe location
and stop your vehicle.
Some states or provinces
prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting
while driving. It is always
the driver’s responsibility
to comply with all

local laws.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE......... 189
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ................... 189
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ................... 195
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..... 197
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 198
JUMP-STARTING ............. 206
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS —
IF EQUIPPED ............... 209
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ........ 210
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 212
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 214
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL ..... 216
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .............. 216
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 216
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD........... 217
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 218
NON-SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ...... 226
NON-SRT FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS ............. 226
SRT FLUID CAPACITIES ......... 228
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS—SRT ............... 229
DIESEL FLUID CAPACITIES ....... 230
DIESEL FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS ............. 230 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
..... 232
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............ 232
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
DIESEL ENGINE .............. 243
FUSES .................... 249
TIRE PRESSURES ............. 252
ADDING FUEL ............... 253
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED ..... 255
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 256
REPLACEMENT BULBS ......... 257
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 258
FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER.................. 258
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................. 258
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 258
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES .............. 259
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR ................... 260
FAQ ’ s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . 261
INDEX.................. 263
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal
lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Rollover Warning
• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types ofvehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity
than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of
off-road applications.
• Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over when some
other vehicles may not.
• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
“OFF” mode, remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Driver Information Display (DID) pg. 147
(See page 189 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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REMOTE START
Push the REMOTE START buttonon the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m) of the
driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver's
door automatically, then push the START/STOP button.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the ENGINE START/STOP button after two
consecutive timeouts.
NOTE:
For 3.0L Diesel Engine, please refer to “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” located in your Diesel Supplement.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
GETTING STARTED
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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your
abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To
loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug
seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so
that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any
slack in the shoulder belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed
to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if youare not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat
belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
GETTING STARTED
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