2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ignition

Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Base/SRT/Diesel• Base — Tachometer: Indicates the en-gine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
• SRT — Speedometer: Indicates vehicle speed.
• Diesel — Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
2. Base/SRT/Diesel
• Base — Speedometer: Indicates ve-hicle speed.
• SRT — Tachometer: Indicates the en- gine speed in revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000).
• Diesel — Speedometer: Indicates ve- hicle speed. 3. Temperature Gauge
• The temperature gauge shows enginecoolant temperature. Any reading
within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot
weather or up mountain grades. It
should not be allowed to exceed the
upper limits of the normal operating
range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to
call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the tempera-
ture gauge reads “H” pull over and stop
CAUTION!
the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H”, turn the en-
gine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealer for service.
4. Fuel Gauge • The pointer shows the level of fuel inthe fuel tank when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door
is located.
5. Instrument Cluster Display • The instrument cluster display featuresa driver-interactive display. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Get-
ting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful in-
formation to the driver. With the ignition in
the STOP/OFF position (and the key removed,
for vehicles with mechanical key), opening/
closing of a door will activate the display for
viewing, and display the total miles or kilo-
meters in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display impor-
tant information about your vehicle’s systems
and features. Using a driver interactive dis-
play located on the instrument panel, your
instrument cluster display can show you how
systems are working and give you warnings
when they aren’t. The steering wheel
mounted controls allow you to scroll through
and enter the main menus and submenus.
You can access the specific information you
want and make selections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location and
Controls
The instrument cluster display is located in
the center of the instrument cluster.1. The top line where reconfigurable tell-
tales, compass direction, outside tem-
perature, Time, Range MPG or Trip are
displayed
2. The main display area where the menus and pop up messages are displayed
3. The lower line where reconfigurable tell- tales, menu name and menu page are
displayed • Push the
up
arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menus (Speed-
ometer, MPH/km/h, Vehicle Info, Terrain,
Driver Assist, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B,
Stop/Start, Audio, Navigation, Stored
Messages, Screen Setup and Speed Warn-
ing).
• Push the down
arrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu and
submenus (Speedometer, MPH/km/h, Ve-
hicle Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel
Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stop/Start, Audio,
Navigation, Stored Messages, Screen
Setup and Speed Warning).
Instrument Cluster Display
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
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• Push therightarrow button to access
the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item.
• Push the left
arrow button to access
the information screens or submenu
screens of a main menu item.
• Push the OKbutton to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens
of a main menu item. Push and hold the
OK button for two seconds to reset
displayed/selected features that can be
reset.
Oil Change Reset
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Required” message will display in the instru-
ment cluster display for five seconds after a
single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The en-
gine oil change indicator system is duty cycle
based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to
display each time you cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position. To turn off the message
temporarily, push and release the
OKbutton.
To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), re-
fer to the following procedure.
Oil Change Reset Procedure
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button and place the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when
you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this
procedure. Secondary Method For Oil Change Reset
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push
and release the ENGINE START/STOP
button and place the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Navigate to "Oil Life" submenu in "Vehicle Info" in the instrument cluster display.
3. Push and Hold the OKbutton until the
gauge resets to 100%.
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Items
The Instrument Cluster Display can be used
to view the following main menu items:
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicles options, feature
settings may vary.
• Speedometer • Trip
• MPH to km/h • Audio
• Vehicle Info • Stored Messages
• Driver Assist • Screen Setup
• Fuel Economy
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NOTE:
• The gauge may take up to five seconds toupdate after adding a gallon or more of
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the DEF
tank. If you have a fault related to the DEF
system, the gauge may not update to the
new level. See your authorized dealer for
service.
• The DEF gauge may also not immediately update after a refill if the temperature of
the DEF fluid is below 12F (-11C). The
DEF line heater will possibly warm up the
DEF fluid and allow the gauge to update
after a period of run time. Under very cold
conditions, it is possible that the gauge
may not reflect the new fill level for several
drives.
TRIP COMPUTER
Push and release the upordown
arrow button until the Trip A or Trip B icon is
highlighted in the instrument cluster display
(Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Trip B).
Push and release the OKbutton to display the
Trip information.
WARNING/INDICATOR
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT: The warning/indicator light
switches on in the instrument panel together
with a dedicated message and/or acoustic
signal when applicable. These indications
are indicative and precautionary and as such
must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in
the Owner Manual, which you are advised to
read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a
failure indication.
All active telltales will display first, if appli-
cable. The system check menu may appear
different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are
optional and may not appear.
Red Telltale Lights
– Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to
ON/RUN, this light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check. During the
bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuck- led, a chime will sound. After the bulb check
or when driving, if the driver’s seat belt re-
mains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will flash or remain on continuously and
a chime will sound.
– Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight sec-
onds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light
is either not on during startup, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the system in-
spected at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag
Warning Light has been detected, it will stay
on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes
on intermittently or remains on while driving,
have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately.
– Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may
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indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there
is a problem with the anti-lock brake system
reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking
brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder
reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hy-
draulic system malfunction or that a problem
with the Brake Booster has been detected by
the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condi-
tion has been corrected. If the problem is
related to the brake booster, the ABS pump
will run when applying the brake, and a brake
pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve
braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in
either half of the dual brake system is indi-
cated by the Brake Warning Light, which will
turn on when the brake fluid level in the
master cylinder has dropped below a speci-
fied level.The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid
level conditions. The vehicle should have
service performed, and the brake fluid level
checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair
is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light
on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop
the vehicle. You could have a collision.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the
event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is re-
quired. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position.
The light should illuminate for approximately
two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected. If the light does not illumi-
nate, have the light inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
– Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
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– Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
– Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine
condition. As engine coolant temperatures
rise and the gauge approachesH,this indica-
tor will illuminate and a single chime will
sound after reaching a set threshold.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately and call
for service. Refer to “If Your Engine Over-
heats” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further
information.
– Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature
is high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible.
– Battery Charge Warning Light
This light illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly. If it stays on while the
engine is running, there may be a malfunc-
tion with the charging system. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
indicates a possible problem with the electri-
cal system or a related component.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump-
Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency.”
– Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the engine is run-
ning, the light will either stay on or flash
depending on the nature of the problem.
Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is
safely and completely stopped and the trans- mission is placed in the PARK position. The
light should turn off. If the light remains on
with the vehicle under power, your vehicle
will usually be drivable; however, see an au-
thorized dealer for service as soon as pos-
sible.
If the light continues to flash when the en-
gine vehicle under power, immediate service
is required and you may experience reduced
performance, and your vehicle may require
towing. The light will come on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position
and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the
light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
– Electric Power Steering Fail Warn-
ing Light
This warning light indicates that there is a
fault in your vehicle’s Electric Power Steering
system.
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NOTE:
• If the power steering assistance is no lon-ger operational, it is still possible to steer
the vehicle. Under these conditions there
will be a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at low speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
• See your authorized dealer for service.
– Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when a door is
ajar/open and not fully closed.
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
– Liftgate Open Warning Light
This indicator will turn when the liftgate is
open.
If the vehicle is moving there will also be a
single chime.
– Transmission Temperature Warning
Light
This light indicates that there is excessive
transmission fluid temperature that might
occur with severe usage such as trailer tow- ing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and
run the engine at idle, with the transmission
in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once
the light turns off, you may continue to drive
normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
Light is illuminated you could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
engine or exhaust components and cause a
fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated
will eventually cause severe transmission
damage or transmission failure.
– Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is left open and not fully closed.
Yellow Telltale Lights
– Engine Malfunction Warning Light
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic
System called OBD II that monitors engine
and automatic transmission control systems.
The light will illuminate when the ignition is
in the ON position before engine start. If the
bulb does not come on when turning the key
from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition
checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illumi-
nate the light after engine start. The vehicle
should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving styles. In most
situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may
flash to alert serious conditions that could
lead to immediate loss of power or severe
catalytic converter damage. The vehicle
should be serviced as soon as possible if this
occurs.
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WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as
referenced above, can reach higher tem-
peratures than in normal operating condi-
tions. This can cause a fire if you drive
slowly or park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc.
This could result in death or serious injury
to the driver, occupants or others.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause dam-
age to the engine control system. It also
could affect fuel economy and driveability.
If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon
occur. Immediate service is required.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Warning Light
The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should
go out when the engine is running. If the “ESC Indicator Light” comes on continuously
with the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and
the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected.
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the
“ESC Indicator Light” come on momen-
tarily each time the ignition switch is
turned to ON/RUN.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/ RUN, the ESC system will be ON, even if it
was turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is
normal; the sounds will stop when ESC
becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
This telltale indicates that an ESC event is
active.
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) is off.
– Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a message
is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or
that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel con-
sumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in se-
quence.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one
or more flat tires as handling may be compro-
mised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp brak-
ing and steering. Repair immediately using
the dedicated tire repair kit and contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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