2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE keyless

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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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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3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, and then replace
the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign
on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery
clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho-
rized dealer.
Request For Additional Key Fobs
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in
the OFF mode.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank
key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one
that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.Battery Replacement
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IGNITION SWITCH
Models With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
RUN. The fourth position is START, during start RUN will
illuminate.
NOTE:If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch. The push button ignition can be placed in the following
positions:
OFF
•
The engine is stopped.
• Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm, etc.)
are still available.
ACC
• Engine is not started.
• Some Electrical devices are available.
START/STOP Ignition Button
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RUN
•Driving position.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• Start the engine.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your 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 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 MAR/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Al-
ways remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE: For further information, refer to Starting Proce-
dures, inStarting And Operating.
Vehicle On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
RUN (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to
the chime, the message will display “Ignition Or Accessory
On” in the cluster.
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