2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE air condition

Control Descriptions
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MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function
again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on. Performing this function again
will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to change the system between
recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors,
dust, or high humidity are present.
NOTE:
•
Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended
use of this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air position for maximum defogging.
• Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
AUTO Button — If Equipped
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this
function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Opera-
tion” for more information.
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Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds
available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected
using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
• Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
• Touchscreen:
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow
of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate
airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from
the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister out-
lets.
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Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy con-
ditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on
the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
This button turns the Climate Control System off.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
•
Usecarewhenwashingtheinsideofthe
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
ing solution, wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instru- ments, or abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from
the window.
Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate
the air conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool dehu-
midified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press
the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning
and manually adjust the blower and airflow
mode settings. Also, make sure to select only
Panel, Bi-Level or Floor modes. NOTE:
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode and in-
crease blower speed if needed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the
front of the A/C condenser (located in front
of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt
or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray
from the front of the radiator and through
the condenser.
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MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cool-
ing performance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C
and the prior settings. The button illuminates
when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode posi-
tion can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX
A/C operation to switch to the selected set-
ting and MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or
high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,
you may wish to recirculate interior air by
pressing the Recirculation control button.
The recirculation indicator will illuminate
when this button is selected. Press the but-
ton a second time to turn off the Recircula-
tion mode and allow outside air into the
vehicle.NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
recirculation feature may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if
conditions exist that could create fogging on
the inside of the windshield. On systems with
Manual Climate Controls, the Recirculation
mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to im-
prove window clearing operation. Recircula-
tion will be disabled automatically if this
mode is selected. Attempting to use Recircu-
lation while in this mode will cause the LED
in the control button to blink and then turn
off.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate,
or the AUTO button on the touchscreen on
the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting
the driver and passenger temperature control buttons. Once the desired tem-
perature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that
comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system
to function automatically.
NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the tempera- ture settings for cold or hot vehicles. The
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture, mode, and blower speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric
customer-programmable feature. Refer to
the “Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect System Settings” in “Multime-
dia” in your Owner’s Manual on
jeep.com/en/owners/manuals for further
information.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
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warms up. The blower will increase in speed
and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of
manual override features. The AUTO symbol
in the front ATC display will be turned off
when the system is being used in the manual
mode.
NOTE:
The system will not automatically sense the
presence of fog, mist or ice on the wind-
shield. DEFROST mode must be manually
selected to clear the windshield and side
glass.
Operating Tips
NOTE:
Refer to the chart at the end of this section
for suggested control settings for various
weather conditions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to pro-
vide proper corrosion protection and to pro-
tect against engine overheating. OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and de-
froster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and
the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the air Recircula-
tion mode during Winter months is not rec-
ommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for
about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure ad-
equate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy and/or humid weather. To clear
the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use
the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstructions
such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air
intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter
the plenum, they could plug the water drains.
In winter months, make sure the air intake is
clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Contact your autho-
rized dealer to service your cabin air filter,
and to have it replaced when needed.
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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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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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