2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE User Guide

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve-
hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof in certain open
or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the
buffeting occurs with the rear windows open,
open the front and rear windows together to
minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting oc-
curs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting or
open any window.
POWER SUNROOF
The power sunroof switch is located on the
overhead console.
Opening
Express Open
Push the switch rearward and release it
within one-half second. The sunroof will fully
open and stop automatically.
Manual Open
Push and hold the switch rearward to open
the sunroof. Any release of the switch will
stop the movement, and the sunroof will
remain in a partially open position until the
switch is pushed again.
Venting Sunroof
Push and release the button and the sunroof
will open to the vent position.
This is called “Express Vent” and will occur
regardless of sunroof position. During Ex-
press Vent operation, any movement of the
switch will stop the sunroof.
Power Sunroof Switch
1 — Opening Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
3 — Closing Sunroof
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Closing
Express Closing
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second. The sunroof will fully close
automatically from any position.
Manual Closing
Push and hold the switch forward to close the
sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop
the movement, and the sunroof will remain in
a partially closed position until the switch is
pushed again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as a
helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffet-
ing occurs with the rear windows open, adjust
the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window. This will minimize buffeting.
Anti-Pinch Safety Device
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will auto-
matically retract. Remove the obstruction if
this occurs. Next, push the switch forward
and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close move-
ment with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof.Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Do not leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Key-
less Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
WARNING!
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be severely
injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project
through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.
COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF
WITH POWER SHADE
The CommandView sunroof with power shade
switch is located on the overhead console.
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Opening Power Shade
Express Open
Push the shade switch rearward and release it
within one-half second and the shade will
automatically open to the halfway position
and stop automatically.
Push the switch a second time from the
halfway position and the shade will automati-
cally open to the full open position and stop
automatically.
Manual Open
To open the shade, push and hold the switch
rearward. The shade will open and stop auto-
matically at the half-open position.
Push and hold the shade switch rearward
again and the shade will open automatically
to the full-open position.
NOTE:
Any release of the switch will stop the move-
ment and the shade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed
and held rearward again.
HOOD
Opening
1. Pull the hood release lever located belowthe steering wheel at the base of the
instrument panel.
2. Reach into the opening beneath the cen- ter of the hood and move the safety latch
lever while lifting the hood at the same
time.
Commandview Sunroof Switches
1 — Opening Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
3 — Closing Sunroof
4 — Opening Shade
5 — Closing Shade
Hood Release Lever
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WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Closing
1. Before closing the hood, check to makesure all filler caps are correctly installed.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push down to close the hood and securely latch it into
place.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Use a firm downward
push at the front center of the hood to
ensure that both latches engage.
LIFTGATE
Opening
The liftgate can be opened from inside the
vehicle using the Power Liftgate button on
the overhead console, using the key fob out-
side of the vehicle or the Electronic Liftgate
Release.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
• Key fob
• Outside handle
• Button on Overhead Console The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is
built into the electronic liftgate release. With
a valid Passive Entry Key Fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic
liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Push the button on the key fob twice within
five seconds to release the liftgate.
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed in the instrument cluster display,
all doors will unlock when you push the
electronic release on the liftgate. If "Unlock
Driver Door 1st Press" is programmed in
Uconnect, the liftgate will unlock when you
push the electronic release on the liftgate.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” for further information.
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NOTE:
Use the power door lock switch on either front
door trim panel or the key fob to lock and
unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on
the doors and the driver's door lock cylinder
will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
Closing
Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate
lowering the liftgate. Release the handle
when the liftgate takes over the closing effort.
NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate
may be locked.
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry lock button lo-
cated to the right of the outside handle re-
lease will lock the vehicle.
NOTE:
The liftgate unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be
opened by pushing the
electronic liftgate release
(refer to “Keyless Enter-
N-Go — Passive Entry” lo-
cated in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle”) or by push-
ing the liftgate button on the key fob. Push
the liftgate button on the key fob twice within
five seconds to open the power liftgate. Once
the liftgate is open, pushing the button twice
within five seconds a second time will close
the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pushing the liftgate button located
on the front overhead console. If the liftgate
is fully open, the liftgate can be closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the left
rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If
the liftgate is in motion, pushing the liftgate
button located on the left rear trim panel will
reverse the liftgate.
Passive Entry/Lock Button Location
1 — Electronic
Liftgate Release 2 — Lock Button
Location
Liftgate Entry
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When the liftgate button on the key fob is
pushed two times, the turn signals will flash
twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or
closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in
the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime
will be audible. Refer to "Uconnect Settings" in
"Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE:
• In the event of a power malfunction to theliftgate, an emergency liftgate latch re-
lease can be used to open the liftgate. The
emergency liftgate latch release can be
accessed through a snap-in cover located
on the liftgate trim panel.
• If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, the liftgate may need to be
closed manually to reset power liftgate
functionality.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the lift-
gate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before driv-
ing away. NOTE:
• The power liftgate buttons will not operate
if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle
speed is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• The power liftgate will not operate in tem- peratures below −22°F (−30°C) or tem-
peratures above 150° F (65° C). Be sure to
remove any buildup of snow or ice from the
liftgate before pushing any of the power
liftgate switches.
• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate
will automatically reverse to the closed or
open position, provided it meets sufficient
resistance.
• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate. Light pressure
anywhere along these strips will cause the
liftgate to return to the open position.
• If the liftgate is not fully open, push the liftgate button on the key fob twice to
operate the liftgate.
• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the power liftgate is closing, the
liftgate will reverse to the full open posi-
tion. • If the electronic liftgate release is pushed
while the power liftgate is opening, the
liftgate motor will disengage to allow
manual operation.
• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the
system will automatically stop and the
liftgate must be opened or closed
manually.
WARNING!
• Driving with the liftgate open can allowpoisonous exhaust gases into your ve-
hicle. You and your passengers could be
injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate
closed when you are operating the ve-
hicle.
• If you are required to drive with the
liftgate open, make sure that all win-
dows are closed, and the climate control
blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.
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Cargo Area Features
Rechargeable Flashlight
The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on
the left side of the cargo area. The flashlight
snaps out of the bezel when needed. The
flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs
and is powered by rechargeable lithium bat-
teries that recharge when snapped back into
place.
Push in on the flashlight to release it.
To operate the flashlight, push the switch
once for high, twice for low, and a third time
to return to off.
Cargo Storage Bins
There are up to four removable storage bins
located in the rear cargo area. There are two
storage bins located on either side of the
cargo area.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub-
woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not
be available.Two additional storage bins are located under
the load floor. To access the lower storage
bins, raise the load floor and attach the tether
strap (attached to the bottom of the load
floor) to the liftgate opening.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If
Equipped
NOTE:
The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from
shifting or protect passengers from loose
cargo.
To cover the cargo area:
1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull
it over the cargo area.
2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place.
WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the
vehicle could cause injury. It could fly
WARNING!
around in a sudden stop and strike some-
one in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger
compartment. Remove the cover from the
vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do
not store it in the vehicle.
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the
cargo area floor, should be used to safely
secure loads when the vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
• To help protect against personal injury,passengers should not be seated in the
rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is
intended for load carrying purposes only,
not for passengers, who should sit in
seats and use seat belts.
• Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe an-
chors for a child seat tether strap. In a
sudden stop or accident, a hook could
pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly in-
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WARNING!
jured. Use only the anchors provided for
child seat tethers.
The weight and position of cargo and pas-
sengers can change the vehicle center of
gravity and vehicle handling. To avoid loss
of control resulting in personal injury, fol-
low these guidelines for loading your ve-
hicle:
• Do not carry loads which exceed the load
limits described on the label attached to
the left door or left door center pillar.
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo
floor. Put heavier objects as low and as
far forward as possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front
of the rear axle. Too much weight or
improperly placed weight over or behind
the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the top of the seatback. This could im-
pair visibility or become a dangerous
projectile in a sudden stop or accident.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR
OPENER (HomeLink)
• HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held
transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates,
lighting or home security systems. The
HomeLink unit is powered by your vehicles
12 Volt battery. • The HomeLink buttons that are located in
the overhead console or sunvisor desig-
nate the three different HomeLink chan-
nels.
• The HomeLink indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of
the garage before you begin programming.
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal, it
is recommended that a new battery be placed
in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink
system.
To erase the channels, place the ignition
switch into the ON/RUN position, then push
and hold the two outside HomeLink buttons
(I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the red
indicator flashes.
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