2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE suspension

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 rear suspension components. Dam-
age 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.
Four-Wheel Drive Models
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the vehicle
on a flatbed or with one end of vehicle raised and the
opposite end on a towing dolly.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transfer case
is operable, vehicles with a two-speed transfer case may
be towed (in the forward direction, with ALLwheels on the
ground), IFthe transfer case is in NEUTRAL (N) and the
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Maintenance Plan
Mileage or time passed (whichevercomes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change
if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake
function. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. XX X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X XX XX
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.XX
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Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
and suspension components. You could lose control
and have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
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Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black
Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma-
nently damage this finish and such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE
ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is
required to maintain this finish.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage.
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Rear Tires Only
• Due to limited clearance, Thule XG-12 Pro or equivalent
is recommended on P245/70/R17, P265/60R18 or 265/
50R20 tires.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
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MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS
UCONNECT RADIOS ....................517
 PERSONALIZED MENU BAR ...............517
 CYBERSECURITY ....................... .517
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ...................519
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate .................519
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ...............520
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0 Personal Settings ..............520
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 8.4 Settings ....................543
 OFF ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED ..........564
▫ Off Road Pages Status Bar .................565
▫ Drivetrain ........................... .566
▫ Suspension .......................... .567
▫ Pitch And Roll — If Equipped ..............568▫
Accessory Gauges ..................... .568
▫ Selec-Terrain ......................... .569
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .570
▫ Radio Operation ....................... .570
▫ CD Player ........................... .570
 IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .571
 UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
(RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .............571
▫ Getting Started ....................... .571
▫ Dual Video Screen ..................... .573
▫ Blu-ray Disc Player ..................... .573
▫ Play Video Games ..................... .576
▫ Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The
Touchscreen Radio ..................... .576
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Phone/Bluetooth
After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Paired Phones List of Paired Phones
NOTE:
The “Paired Phones” feature shows which phones are paired to the Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information,
refer to the Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement. Display Phone Info In Cluster OffOn
Suspension
After pressing the “Suspension” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Auto Entry/Exit Suspension OnOff
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.
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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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