2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE steering

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Each time direction instructions (left/right or
forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are
given, these must be intended as regarding
an occupant in the driver's seat. Special
cases not complying with this rule will be
properly specified in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are pro-
vided by way of example only: this might
imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your
vehicle.
In addition, the Handbook has been con-
ceived considering vehicles with steering
wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible
that on vehicles with steering wheel on the
right side, the position or construction of
some controls is not exactly mirror-like with
respect to the figure.To identify the chapter with the information
needed you can consult the index at the end
of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi-
cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd
page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the
relevant symbols in the tabs. There is anyway
a textual indication of the current chapter at
the side of each even page.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored la-
bels whose symbols indicate precautions to
be observed when using this component.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This
vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a
higher center of gravity than many passenger
vehicles. It is capable of performing better in
a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out
of control. Because of the higher center of
gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may
roll over while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can
cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper-
ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli-
sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or
fatal injury. Drive carefully.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents
2 — Paddle Shifter
3 — Instrument Cluster
4 — Glove/Storage Compartment5 — Ignition
6 — Steering Wheel
7 — Headlight Switch
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS .....................13
KeyFob.....................13
IGNITIONSWITCH............14
Models With Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry.......................14
Vehicle On Message.............15
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED .................16
General Information.............16
SENTRYKEY................17
Irregular Operation..............17
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED .................17
To Arm The System .............18
To Disarm The System ............18
DOORS....................19
Manual Door Locks ..............19
Power Door Locks ..............20
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry . . .20
Locking The Doors With One Or More Door
Open ......................23 Auto Relocking
................23
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ......................23
SEATS.....................24
Manual Seat Adjustment ..........24
Power Adjustment Front ...........25
Manual Adjustment Rear ..........25
Memory Seat ..................27
Heated/Ventilated Seats ...........27
HEADRESTRAINTS...........29
Front Adjustment...............30
Front Removal .................31
Rear Adjustment ...............32
STEERING WHEEL ............32
Adjustment...................32
Heated Steering Wheel ............33
MIRRORS..................34
Interior Mirror .................34
Exterior Mirrors ................35
EXTERIORLIGHTS............37
Headlight Switch ...............37 Headlights
...................37
Daytime Running Lights ...........38
High Beams ..................38
Flash-To-Pass .................38
Automatic Lighting ..............38
Parking Lights And Panel Lights .....39
Headlight Delay ................39
Fog Lights ...................39
Turn Signals ..................39
Lane Change Assist .............40
INTERIORLIGHTS............40
Courtesy Interior Lights ...........40
WIPER/WASHER............40
Front Wipers..................40
Rain Sensor ..................41
Rear Wiper ...................42
HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF
EQUIPPED .................42
CLIMATECONTROLS..........43
Overview....................43
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Memory Seat
This feature allows the driver to store up to
two different memory profiles for easy recall
through a memory switch. Each memory pro-
file contains desired position settings for the
driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and
telescopic steering column (if equipped) and
a set of desired radio station presets. Your
remote keyless entry key fob can also be
programmed to recall the same positions
when the UNLOCK button is pushed.NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs,
one key fob can be linked to memory position
1 and the other key fob can be linked to
memory position 2.
The memory seat switch is located on the
driver’s door trim panel. The switch consists
of three buttons:
• The (S) button, which is used to activate
the memory save function.
• The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either of two pre-programmed
memory profiles.
Backrest Memory
NOTE:
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the ON/RUN
position (Do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to de- sired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror,
power tilt and telescopic steering column
[if equipped], and radio station presets). 3. Push and release the S (Set) button on the
memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2).
The instrument cluster display will show
which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK, but the vehicle must be
in PARK to recall a memory profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob , refer to “Linking And Unlinking The Re-
mote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory”
on your Owner's Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for
further details.
Heated/Ventilated Seats
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are
located within the climate or controls screen
of the touchscreen.
Memory Seat Buttons
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WARNING!
the event of a collision and could result
in serious injury or death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed
if they are struck by an object such as a
hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid acci-
dental deployment of the Active Head
Restraint ensure that all cargo is se-
cured, as loose cargo could contact the
Active Head Restraint during sudden
stops. Failure to follow this warning
could cause personal injury if the Active
Head Restraint is deployed.
Rear Adjustment
The head restraints on the outboard seats are
not adjustable. They automatically fold for-
ward when the rear seat is folded to a load
floor position but do not return to their nor-
mal position when the rear seat is raised.
After returning either seat to its upright posi-
tion, raise the head restraint until it locks in
place. The outboard head restraints are not
removable. The center head restraint has limited adjust-
ment. Lift upward on the head restraint to
raise it, or push downward on the head re-
straint to lower it.
WARNING!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in
its lowered position could result in serious
injury or death in a collision. Always make
sure the outboard head restraints are in
WARNING!
their upright positions when the seat is to
be occupied.
NOTE:
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether,
refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” in your Owner’s Manual at
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-
ther information.
STEERING WHEEL
Adjustment
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
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Manual Adjustment
To unlock the steering column, push the lever
downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steer-
ing column, move the steering wheel upward
or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
To lock the steering column in position, push
the lever upward until fully engaged.WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Power Adjustment To tilt the steering column, move the lever up
or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the lever toward you or
push the lever away from you as desired.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel
The steering wheel contains a heating ele-
ment that helps warm your hands in cold
weather. The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay
on for an average of 80 minutes before auto-
matically shutting off. This time will vary
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Handle
Power Tilt/Telescoping Control
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based on environmental temperatures. The
heated steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control button through the
climate screen or the controls screen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element ON.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
a second time to turn the heating
element OFF.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated steering wheel can be pro-
grammed to come on during a remote start
through the Uconnect system. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the
Owner’s Manualat
www.jeep.com/en/owners/manuals/ for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord in-
jury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must
exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of
any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
MIRRORS
Interior Mirror
Manual Mirror
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror
should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can
be reduced by moving the small control under
the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be
adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Electrochromatic Mirror
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror
should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.
This mirror automatically adjusts for head-
light glare from vehicles behind you.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left
side of the instrument panel, next to the
steering wheel. The headlight switch controls
the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights
and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlights
To turn on the headlights, rotate the head-
light switch clockwise. When the headlight
switch is on, the parking lights, taillights,
license plate light and instrument panellights are also turned on. To turn off the
headlights, rotate the headlight switch back
to the O (Off) position.
NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with plastic
headlight and fog light (if equipped)
lenses that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic
is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning proce-
dures must be followed.
• To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and reducing light output, avoid
wiping with a dry cloth. To remove road
dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other abrasive ma-
terials to clean the lenses.
Headlight Switch
1 — Auto
2 — Rotate Headlight Switch
3 — Push Fog Lights
4 — Rotate Dimmer
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