2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE maintenance

lubrication of the system, thus minimizing
the possibility of damage to the compres-
sor when the vehicle is put back into
operation.
NOTE:
When the vehicle has not been started or
driven for at least 30 days, an Extended Park
Start Procedure is required to start the ve-
hicle. Refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further
information.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and nega-
tive terminals to the battery, wait at least a
minute with ignition switch in the OFF
position and close the drivers door. When
reconnecting the positive and negative ter-
minals to the battery be sure the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the
drivers door is closed.
BODYWORK
Body And Underbody Maintenance
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic head-
lights and fog lights that are lighter and less
susceptible to stone breakage than glass
headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures
must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the
lenses and reducing light output, avoid wip-
ing with a dry cloth. To remove road dirt, wash
with a mild soap solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive mate-
rial to clean the lenses.
Preserving The Bodywork
Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using MOPAR Car
Wash, or a mild car wash soap, and rinse
the panels completely with clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumulated on your vehicle, use
MOPAR Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover
to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR Cleaner Wax to remove road film,
stains and to protect your paint finish. Take
care never to scratch the paint.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss
or thin out the paint finish.
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CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaningmaterials such as steel wool or scouring
powder that will scratch metal and
painted surfaces.
• Use of power washers exceeding
1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if
you drive near the ocean, hose off the
undercarriage at least once a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels,
and trunk be kept clear and open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately.
The cost of such repairs is considered the
responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a colli- sion or similar cause that destroys the
paint and protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the re-
sponsibility of the owner.
•
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals,
fertilizers, de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such
materials are well packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads,
consider mud or stone shields behind each
wheel.
• Use MOPAR Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of
your vehicle.
INTERIORS
Seats And Fabric Parts
Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean fabric up-
holstery and carpeting.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning
purposes. Many are potentially flammable,
and if used in closed areas they may cause
respiratory harm.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with
chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners. This
will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also
weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or
worn or if the buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically,
checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immedi-
ately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be re-
placed after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.).
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Plastic And Coated Parts
Use MOPAR Total Clean to clean vinyl
upholstery.
CAUTION!
Direct contact of air fresheners, insect
repellents, suntan lotions, or hand sanitiz-
ers to the plastic, painted, or decorated
surfaces of the interior may cause perma-
nent damage. Wipe away immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage caused by these type of products
may not be covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this
vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When
cleaning the lenses, care must be taken to
avoid scratching the plastic.1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap
solution may be used, but do not use high
alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If
soap is used, wipe clean with a clean
damp cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved
by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth.
Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive
and damage the leather upholstery and
should be removed promptly with a damp
cloth. Stubborn soils can be removed easily
with a soft cloth and MOPAR Total Clean.
Care should be taken to avoid soaking your
leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do
not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, sol- vents, detergents, or ammonia-based clean-
ers to clean your leather upholstery. Applica-
tion of a leather conditioner is not required to
maintain the original condition.
NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it
tends to show any foreign material, dirt, and
fabric dye transfer more so than darker col-
ors. The leather is designed to for easy clean-
ing, and FCA recommends MOPAR total care
leather cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the
leather seats as needed.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based
and/or Keton based cleaning products to
clean leather seats, as damage to the seat
may result.
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moval may contain active solvents or similar
ingredients. These can harm fuel system gas-
ket and diaphragm materials.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS –
DIESEL ENGINE
Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable
supplier in your vehicle. Federal law requires
that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low
Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur
maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sul-
fur Highway Diesel fuel (500 ppm Sulfur
maximum) to avoid damage to the emissions
control system.
For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel
meeting ASTM (formerly known as the Ameri-
can Society for Testing and Materials) speci-
fication D-975 Grade S15 will provide good
performance. If the vehicle is exposed to
extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°C), or is
required to operate at colder-than-normal
conditions for prolonged periods, use clima-
tized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No.
2 diesel fuel with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. This
will provide better protection from fuel gell-
ing or wax-plugging of the fuel filters.
WARNING!
Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel
blending agent. They can be unstable un-
der certain conditions and hazardous or
explosive when mixed with diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of wa-
ter. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the
accumulated water from the fuel/water sepa-
rator using the fuel/water separator drain pro-
vided on the fuel filter housing. If you buy
good quality fuel and follow the cold weather
advice above, fuel conditioners should not be
required in your vehicle. If available in your
area, a high cetane “premium” diesel fuel
may offer improved cold-starting and
warm-up performance.
CAUTION!
If the “Water in Fuel Indicator Light” re-
mains on, DO NOT START engine before
you drain the water from the fuel filter(s) to
avoid engine damage. Refer to “Draining
Fuel/Water Separator Filter” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for further information.
Diesel Fuel Specifications
This diesel engine has been developed to
take advantage of the high energy content
and generally lower cost No. 2 Ultra Low
Sulfur diesel fuel or No. 2 Ultra Low Sulfur
climatized diesel fuels.
NOTE:
• If you accidentally fill the fuel tank with gasoline on your diesel vehicle, do not
start the engine. Damage to the engine
and fuel system could occur. Please call
your authorized dealer for service.
• A maximum blend of 5% biodiesel meet- ing ASTM specification D-975 may be
used with your diesel engine without any
adjustments to regular service schedules.
• Commercially available fuel additives are not necessary for the proper operation of
your diesel engine.
• No. 1 Ultra Low Sulfur diesel fuel should only be used where extended arctic condi-
tions (-10°F or -23°C) exist.
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MULTIMEDIA
CYBERSECURITY............287
OFFROADPAGES—IF
EQUIPPED................ .288
Off Road Pages Status Bar........288
Drivetrain ...................288
Suspension ..................289
Accessory Gauges ..............289
Selec-Terrain .................289
TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION ............ .290
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......290
Reception Conditions ............290
Care And Maintenance ...........290
Anti-theft Protection ............291
UCONNECT ACCESS .........291
Uconnect Access — If Equipped (Available
On Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV — U.S.
Residents Only)...............291
Uconnect Access Registration (Uconnect
8.4/8.4 NAV, U.S. 48 Contiguous States,
Alaska And Hawaii) ............293
Download The Uconnect Access App . .293 Via Mobile Apps — If Equipped
.....294
Vehicle Finder ................295
Send&Go ..................296
Renewing Subscriptions And
Purchasing 3G Wi-Fi Hotspot (Uconnect
8.4/8.4 NAV, U.S. 48 Contiguous States,
Alaska And Hawaii) .............296
Getting Started With Apps ........297
Maintaining Your Uconnect Access
Account ....................298
Built-In Features ..............298
Vehicle Health Report/Alert ........301
Uconnect Access Remote Features . . .301
UCONNECT 5.0 .............305
Controls On The Front Panel .......305
Clock Setting .................306
Equalizer, Balance And Fade .......306
Radio Mode ..................307
Media Mode .................307
Bluetooth Source ..............310
iPod/USB/SD Card/AUX/Media Player
Control Support ...............311 USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth
Operation
...................311
Phone Mode .................312
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels . .315
UCONNECT 8.4/8.4 NAV ......316
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV At A Glance . . .316
Personalized Menu Bar...........318
Radio Mode ..................318
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels .319
UCONNECT TOUCH SETTINGS . .322
IPOD/USB/SD CARD/MEDIA
PLAYERCONTROL ..........322
Audio Jack (AUX) ..............323
USB Port ...................323
SD Card ....................323
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ........323
Media Controls ................324
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTER-
TAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED................ .324
Getting Started...............324
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alter the image on the screen. The vehicle
must be in the ON/RUN position to display
Selec-Terrain information.
The selectable modes are as follows:
• Snow
• Sand
• Auto — Default
• Mud
• Rock — Vehicle Must Be In 4 Wheel DriveLow
NOTE:
While in the Selec-Terrain pages, the Off
Road Pages Status Bar will also display the
current Selec-Terrain mode.TIPS CONTROLS AND
GENERAL INFORMATION
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
The steering wheel audio controls are located
on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Right Switch
• Push the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume.
• Push the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SXM. Left Switch
• Push the switch up or down to search for
the next listenable station or select the
next or previous CD track.
• Push the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change
CDs if equipped with a CD Player.
Reception Conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving. Reception may be interfered
with by the presence of mountains, buildings
or bridges, especially when you are far away
from the broadcaster.
The volume may be increased when receiving
traffic alerts and news.
Care And Maintenance
Observe the following precautions to ensure
the system is fully operational:
• The display lens should not come intocontact with pointed or rigid objects which
could damage its surface; use a soft, dry
anti-static cloth to clean and do not press.
• Never use alcohol, petrols and derivatives to clean the display lens.
Current Selec-Terrain Mode
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
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3G Wi-Fi Hotspot
3G Wi-Fi Hotspot is an in-vehicle feature that
connects your device to an operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G (data) network using
Uconnect Access and is ready to go where
ever you are. Once your vehicle is registered
for Uconnect Access, you can purchase a 3G
Wi-Fi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect
Store. After you've made your purchase, turn
on your signal and connect your passengers’
devices. It's never been easier to bring your
home or office with you.
WARNING!
NEVER use the 3G Wi-Fi Hotspot when
you are driving the vehicle. As the driver,
you should only use the 3G Wi-Fi Hotspot
when the vehicle is parked in a safe loca-
tion. Failure to do so may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.
Vehicle Health Report/Alert
Your vehicle will send you a monthly email
report, which summarizes the performance of
your vehicle’s key systems so you can stay ontop of your vehicle’s maintenance needs.
Your vehicle will also send you Vehicle Health
Alerts when it detects issues with its key
systems that need your attention. For further
information, go to the Mopar Owner Connect
website moparownerconnect.com.
Uconnect Access Remote Features
If you own a compatible iPhone or Android
powered device, the Uconnect Access App
allows you to remotely lock or unlock your
doors, start your engine or activate your horn
and lights from virtually anywhere. Your ve-
hicle must be equipped with remote start and
your vehicle must have an operable 1X (voice/
data) or 3G (data) network connection). Ser-
vices can only be used where coverage is
available; see coverage map for details. You
can download the App from Mopar Owner
Connect or from the App Store (iPhone) or
Google Play Store (Android). Visit
UconnectPhone.com to determine if your de-
vice is compatible. For Uconnect Phone cus-
tomer support and to determine if your device
is compatible.
U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or
call 1-877-855-8400.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
This feature provides the ability to start the
engine on your vehicle, without the keys and
from virtually any distance. You can send a
request to your vehicle in one of two ways:
1. Using the Uconnect Access App from a
compatible device.
2. From the Mopar Owner Connect website.
• After 15 minutes if you have not en-tered your vehicle with the key, the
engine will shut off automatically.
• You can also send a command to turn- off an engine that has been remote
started.
• This remote function requires your ve- hicle to be equipped with a factory-
installed Remote Start system. To uti-
lize this feature after the Uconnect
Access App is downloaded, login with
your user name and password.
To use this feature after the Uconnect Access
App is downloaded, login using your user
name and password. You will need your four
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure
to have the right papers with you. Take your
warranty folder. All work to be performed may
not be covered by the warranty. Discuss ad-
ditional charges with the service manager.
Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue
to the current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems
or the specific work you want done. If you've
had an accident or work done that is not on
your maintenance log, let the service advisor
know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must
have your vehicle by the end of the day,
discuss the situation with the service advisor
and list the items in order of priority. At manyauthorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need
a rental, it is advisable to make these ar-
rangements when you call for an appoint-
ment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer
are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We
want you to be happy with our products and
services.
Warranty service must be done by an autho-
rized dealer. We strongly recommend that you
take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They
know your vehicle the best, and are most
concerned that you get prompt and high
quality service. The manufacturer's autho-
rized dealer have the facilities, factory-
trained technicians, special tools, and the
latest information to ensure the vehicle is
fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
This is why you should always talk to an
authorized dealer service manager first. Most
matters can be resolved with this process.
• If for some reason you are still not satis- fied, talk to the general manager or owner
of the authorized dealer. They want to know
if you need assistance.
• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the manu-
facturer's customer center.
Any communication to the manufacturer's
customer center should include the following
information:
• Owner's name and address
• Owner's telephone number (home and of- fice)
• Authorized dealer name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FCA US LLC Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 247-9753
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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