2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

System Information
After pressing the “System Information” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
System Information System Software Information Screen
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, a “System Information” screen will appear, displaying the system software version.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4
Settings
Press the “Apps” button, then press the “Settings”
button on the touchscreen to display the menu setting
screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to
access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Units, Voice, Clock, Safety & Driving
Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort,
Engine Off Options, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth, SiriusXM
Setup, Restore Settings, Clear Personal Data, and Sys-
tem Information.
NOTE:
• Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time. •
Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings may
vary.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting “option” until
a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete,
either press the “Back” Arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu, or press the “X” button on the
touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the
“Up” or “Down” Arrow button on the right side of the
screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the
available settings.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode Manual Auto
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +-
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior
dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +-
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the interior
dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Set Theme
NOTE:
When the “Set Theme” feature is selected, you may select the theme for the display screen. To make your selection,
press the Set Theme button on the touchscreen, then select the desired theme option button until a check-mark ap-
pears showing that the setting has been selected.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Language
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Espa-
ñol) for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set
Language” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark
appears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected. Keyboard Smart Keyboard Selection Latin Keyboard
NOTE:
Latin Keyboard displays different keyboard layouts to choose from. The selectable keyboards are ABCDEF Keyboard,
QWERTY Keyboard, and AZERTY Keyboard. Touchscreen Beep
Control Screen Time-Out — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Control Screen Time-Out” feature is selected, the Controls Screen will stay open for five seconds before
the screen times out. With the feature deselected, the screen will stay open until it is manually closed.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Nav Next Turn Pop-up in Cluster
NOTE:
When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in-
strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route. Phone Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster
Units
After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Units USMetric Custom
NOTE:
The “Custom” option allows you to set the “Speed” (MPH, or km/h), “Distance” (mi, or km), “Fuel Consumption”
[MPG (US), MPG (UK), L/100 km, or km/L], “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), and “Temperature” (°C, or °F) units of
measure independently.
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Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Sync Time With GPS Set Time Hours +-
NOTE:
The “Set Time Hours” feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touch-
screen must be unchecked.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Time Minutes +-
NOTE:
The “Set Time Minutes” feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The “Sync time with GPS” button on the touch-
screen must be unchecked. Time Format 12hrs24hrs
Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Forward Collision Warn- ing — If Equipped
NOTE:
Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in
front of you.
The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next. If the system is turned OFF, it will re-
main off when the vehicle is restarted.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision Warn- ing Sensitivity — If Equipped Far
Med Near
NOTE:
The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle
directly in front of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly
in front of you, based on the option is selected. “Far” will give you the most amount of reaction time, whereas
“Near” will give you the least amount of reaction time, based on the distance between the two vehicles. Forward Collision Warn-ing Active Braking — If Equipped
NOTE:
The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)” setting includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). The ABA applies ad-
ditional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. LaneSense Warning — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
The “Lane Depature Warning (LDW)” setting determines at what distance the LDW system will warn you, through
steering wheel feedback, of a possible lane departure.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
LaneSense Strength — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Power Steering SportNormal Comfort
NOTE:
The “Steering Feel Options” setting will allow you to adjust the steering effort and feel. Press the “Comfort” button
on the touchscreen to provide a balance of steering feel and steering effort. Press the “Normal” button on the touch-
screen to provide greater steering feel, requiring greater steering effort. Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to
provide the greatest amount of steering feel, requiring the highest amount of steering effort. ParkSense — If Equipped OffSound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The “ParkSense” system setting will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h), when enabled. It will provide an alert (audible and/or
visual) to indicate the proximity to other objects. The system can be enabled with “Sound Only,” or “Sound and Dis-
play.” Front ParkSense Volume LowMedium High
Rear ParkSense Volume LowMedium High
Rear ParkSense Braking Assist — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be-
hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle.
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