2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................20
▫ KeyFob..............................20
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................25
▫ Models With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry ................................25
▫ Vehicle On Message .....................26
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................28
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ................29
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................29
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................30
▫ Comfort Systems — If Equipped .............30▫
General Information .....................30
 SENTRY KEY ............................31
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............31
▫ Replacement Keys .......................32
▫ General Information .....................32
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .32
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................33
▫ To Arm The System .....................33
▫ To Disarm The System ...................33
▫ Security System Manual Override ............34
▫ Tamper Alert ...........................34
 DOORS ...............................34
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................34
▫ Power Door Locks ......................353

▫Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........36
▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............39
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................39
 SEATS ................................41
▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ............41
▫ Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............44
▫ Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped . .46
▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........48
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............51
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........54
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................54
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints —
Front Seats ............................55
▫ Head Restraints — Rear Seats ...............57
 STEERING WHEEL .......................58
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............58▫
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped .............................59
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ........60
 MIRRORS ..............................61
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......61
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....61
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................62
▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If
Equipped .............................62
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ............62
▫ Power Mirrors .........................63
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ...........63
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped. . .64
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................65
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped ...........................66
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................66
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▫Headlight Switch .......................66
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........67
▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights
Only .................................67
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights .............67
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers .....67
▫ Headlight Delay ........................68
▫ Lights-On Reminder ......................68
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......68
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................69
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................69
▫ Turn Signals ...........................69
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........70
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ...................70
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................70
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........70
▫ Battery Saver ...........................71 
INTERIOR LIGHTS ........................71
▫ Courtesy Lights .........................72
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........74
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ................75
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .................75
▫ Windshield Washer Operation ...............76
▫ Mist .................................77
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........77
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............78
 HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED ......79
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................80
▫ Overview .............................80
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................87
▫ Operating Tips .........................88
 WINDOWS .............................90
▫ Power Window Controls ..................90
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▫Auto-Down Feature .....................90
▫ Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection ....91
▫ Reset Auto-Up ..........................91
▫ Window Lockout Switch ...................91
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................92
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........92
▫ Opening Sunroof ........................93
▫ Closing Sunroof .........................93
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................94
▫ Sunshade Operation ......................94
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................94
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express .................94
▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................94
▫ Ignition Off Operation ....................94
▫ Relearn Procedure .......................95
 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED ...................95 ▫
Opening Sunroof ........................96
▫ Closing Sunroof .........................97
▫ Opening Power Shade ....................97
▫ Closing Power Shade .....................97
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express .................98
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................98
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................98
▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................98
▫ Ignition Off Operation ....................99
 HOOD ................................99
▫ To Open The Hood ......................99
▫ Closing The Hood ..................... .100
 LIFTGATE ............................ .101
▫ Opening ............................ .101
▫ Closing ............................ .102
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............103
▫ Car

go Area Features ....................105
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .109
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....109
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......112
▫ Using HomeLink .......................113
▫ Security ..............................113
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................113
▫ General Information .....................114 
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................115
▫ Storage ..............................115
▫ Cupholders ......................... .121
▫ Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature —
If Equipped ......................... .122
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................122
▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped .............126
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......126
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KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.
The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.
Key Fob
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:In the ON/RUN position, the lock button is dis-
abled. Only the unlock button is enabled.
Key Fob
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To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel.
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer
to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
located in “Multimedia” for further programmable infor-
mation.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.Key Fob With Emergency Key
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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically
if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, other-
wise the doors will stay locked.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Remove The Emergency Key
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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