2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE sport mode

DRIVING TIPS
On-Road Driving Tips
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a nar-
rower track to make them capable of performing in a wide
variety of off-road applications. Specific design character-
istics give them a higher center of gravity than conven-
tional passenger cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view
of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are
not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conven-
tional passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactorily in off-road conditions.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.
Off-Road Driving Tips
NOTE:Prior to off-road driving with non-Summit models
that are also equipped with an Off Road Package, remove the
lower fascia to prevent damage. The lower fascia is attached
to the lower part of the front fascia with seven quarter turn
fasteners and can be removed by hand. The front license
plate bracket must be removed first if equipped.
NOTE: On Summit models the lower front fascia is not
removable.
Lower Front Fascia Removal:
1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners.
2. Starting on one side of the vehicle, disengage lower fascia from the upper fascia. Grasp the portion inside
the wheel well. Pulling it downwards and toward you,
separate the tabs from the slots in the upper fascia.
Front Air Dam
1 — Front Bumper
2 — Front Air Dam Fasteners
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service. If the transmis-
sion and drivetrain are operable, disabled vehicles may
also be towed as described under “Recreational Towing” in
the “Starting and Operating” section.
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with Quadra-Lift must be
placed in Transport mode, before tying them down (from
the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to the section
on Quadra-Lift for more information. If the vehicle cannot
be placed in Transport mode (for example, engine will not
run), tie-downs must be fastened to the axles (not to the
body). Failure to follow these instructions may cause fault
codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper tie-down
tension.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Suspension Messages AllWarnings Only
NOTE:
The “Suspension Display Messages” setting allows you to choose whether you want the Suspension system to display
all suspension messages, or to only display suspension warnings. Tire Jack Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the
suspension while the vehicle is on a jack, changing a tire. Transport Mode OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing. Wheel Alignment Mode OnOff
NOTE:
The “Wheel Alignment Mode” setting prevents auto leveling of the air suspension while performing a wheel align-
ment service.
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Suspension — If Equipped
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit Suspension
NOTE:
When the “Auto Entry/Exit Suspension” setting is selected, the vehicle automatically lowers from ride height posi-
tion when the vehicle is shifted to park for easy entry/exit. Display Suspension Messages AllWarings
NOTE:
The “Suspension Display Messages” setting allows you to choose whether you want the Suspension system to display
all suspension messages, or to only display suspension warnings. Tire Jack Mode
NOTE:
When the “Tire Jack Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the
suspension while the vehicle is on a jack, changing a tire. Transport Mode
NOTE:
When the “Transport Mode” setting is selected, the air suspension system is disabled to assist with flat bed towing.
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