2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT Owners Manual

Listed below are the available Drive Modes:
Track Mode
Selecting “Track” with the Selec-Track switch will activate the configu-
ration for typical track driving. The Transmission, Stability Control,
All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to their
“Track” settings highlighted in red. The Paddle Shifters are enabled.Sport Mode
Selecting “Sport” with the Selec-Track switch will activate the configu-
ration for typical enthusiast driving. The Transmission, Stability Con-
trol, All-Wheel Drive, Steering, and Suspension systems are all set to
their “Sport” settings highlighted in orange. The Paddle Shifters are
enabled.
Drive Modes — Track
Drive Modes (Sport)
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Tow ModeSelecting “Tow” with the Selec-Track switch will activate the configu-
ration for towing a trailer or hauling heavy loads in the cargo area. Once
in this mode, trailer sway control is enabled in the ESC system. The
Transmission is set to “Tow” setting highlighted in purple. Stability
Control is set to “Full” highlighted in blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to
“50/50” highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in
yellow. Suspension is set to “Sport” highlighted in orange.
Drive Modes - Tow
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Snow Mode
Selecting “Snow” with the Selec-Track switch will activate snow mode
for use on loose traction surfaces. When in Snow mode (depending on
certain operating conditions), the transmission will use second gear
(rather than first gear) during launches, to minimize wheel slippage.
The Transmission is set to “Snow” setting highlighted in blue. StabilityControl is set to “Full” highlighted in blue. All-Wheel Drive is set to
“50/50” highlighted in blue. Steering is set to “Street” highlighted in
yellow. Suspension is set to “Street” highlighted in yellow.
Paddle shifters can be enabled or disabled by pressing the “Snow
Set-up” button on the touchscreen.
Drive Mode Snow
Snow Mode Set-Up
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Auto Mode
Auto mode is enabled upon ignition on, or by selecting “Auto” with the
Selec-Track switch. The Transmission, Stability Control and All-Wheel
Drive modes are set to their “Street” settings highlighted in yellow.
Steering and Suspension can be configured in either the “Street,”
“Sport,” or “Track” and the Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled
while in auto set-up mode.
Drive Mode Auto (Default)
Auto Mode Setup (Default)
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Custom Mode
Custom Mode may be selected by pushing the “Custom” button on
Selec-Track switch. Custom Mode allows you to create a custom
configuration that is saved for quick selection of your favorite settings.
While in Custom Mode, the All-Wheel Drive, Stability Control, Trans-
mission, Steering, Suspension, and Paddle Shifter settings are shown
in their current configuration.While in the Custom Mode screen, press the “Custom Set-Up” button
on the touchscreen to access the selectable options. Select which
mode suits your driving needs for a custom driving experience.
Custom Mode Set-Up Info
Within the Custom Mode Set-Up screen, press the “info” button on the
touchscreen then use the left/right arrows to scroll through all the
available Drive Mode systems giving you a description of their operation
and current configuration.
Custom Mode
Custom Mode Set-Up
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All-Wheel DriveTrack
• Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide the greatest
distribution of torque to the rear wheels (70%.)
Sport
• Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide greater distribution of torque to the rear wheels (65%.)
Street
• Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide moderate distribution of torque to the rear wheels (60%.)
50/50
• Press the “50/50” button on the touchscreen to provide even distribution of torque between the front and rear wheels.
All-Wheel Drive
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TransmissionTrack
• Press the “Track” button on the touchscreen to provide the fastest
shift speeds with the strongest comfort trade-off.
Sport
• Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide faster shift speeds with some comfort trade-off.
Street
• Press the “Street” button on the touchscreen to provide a balance of shift speed and comfort for typical daily driving.
Eight Speed Transmission
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Paddle ShiftersON
• Press the “ON” button on the touchscreen to enable steering wheel
paddle shifters.
OFF
• Press the “OFF” button on the touchscreen to disable steering wheel paddle shifters.
Paddle Shifters
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