2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE hood open

COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED........................ 56
Opening Sunroof.................. 57
Closing Sunroof.................. 57
Opening Power Shade............... 57
Closing Power Shade............... 58
Pinch Protect Feature............... 58
Venting Sunroof — Express........... 58
Sunroof Maintenance............... 58
HOOD.......................... 59To Open The Hood................. 59
To Close The Hood................. 59
LIFTGATE......................... 59Opening....................... 59
Closing........................ 60
Power Liftgate — If Equipped......... 61
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT................. 62Power Outlets.................... 62
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED......... 64
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY............ 66Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls....................... 66
Oil Change Indicator System — If Equipped . 67
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Items . 67
Display Menu items................ 67
Diesel Displays — If Equipped......... 68
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Messages — If
Equipped...................... 69
Fuel System Messages — If Equipped..... 70
TRIP COMPUTER..................... 73WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.......... 73
Red Warning Lights................ 73
Yellow Warning Lights............... 76
Yellow Indicator Lights.............. 80
Green Indicator Lights.............. 82
White Indicator Lights.............. 83
Blue Indicator Lights............... 84
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II...... 85Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity.................... 85
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES................... 86Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)......... 86
Electronic Brake Control System........ 87
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS............. 97Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped . 97
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation..................... 101
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).... 103
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.......... 107Occupant Restraint Systems Features.... 107
Important Safety Precautions......... 107
Seat Belt Systems................ 108
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) . . . 117
Child Restraints — Carrying Children
Safely....................... 127
Transporting Pets................ 140
SAFETY TIPS..................... 140Transporting Passengers............ 140
Exhaust Gas................... 141
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle...................... 141
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle............... 143
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE — GAS............ 145Automatic Transmission............. 145
Normal Starting................. 145
STARTING THE ENGINE — 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE . . 148Automatic Transmission............. 149
Normal Starting................. 149
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........ 150Automatic Mode................. 150
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop..................... 151
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . . 151To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System...................... 152
T
o Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . 152System Malfunction............... 152
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS....... 1523.6L & 5.7L Engines.............. 152
Diesel Engine................... 153
SRT Engines................... 153
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............. 154Ignition Park Interlock.............. 155
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . 156
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode........... 156
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission..... 157
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED............ 159
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION........... 159
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions
— If Equipped.................. 159
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions
— If Equipped.................. 159
Shift Positions.................. 160
Shifting Procedures............... 161
Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped.... 163
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To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the Remote Start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the turn signals will
flash twice, and the horn will chirp twice.
Then the engine will start, and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a
15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive
times (two 15-minute cycles) with the key
fob. However, the ignition must be placed
in the ON/RUN position before you can
repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
— IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve-
hicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition for unauthorized op-
eration. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something
triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm
will provide the following audible and visible
signals:
• The horn will pulse.
• The turn signals will flash.
• The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security
alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed
in the “OFF” mode.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless En-
try, make sure the vehicle’s keyless
ignition system is OFF.2. Perform one of the following methods to
lock the vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior
power door lock switch with the driver
and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone. Refer to "Doors" in "Getting To
Know Your Vehicle" in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Grasp the passive entry door handle to
unlock the door, refer to "Doors" in "Getting
To Know Your Vehicle" in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to
disarm the system.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder and the lift-
gate button on the key fob cannot arm or
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
• The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the
liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle
security alarm. If someone enters the ve-
hicle through the liftgate and opens any
door, the alarm will sound.
• When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm, regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in
the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle
security alarm.If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the vehicle secu-
rity alarm in your absence, the horn will
sound three times and the exterior lights will
blink three times when you disarm the ve-
hicle security alarm. Check the vehicle for
tampering.
PREMIUM VEHICLE
SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED
This premium vehicle security alarm moni-
tors the vehicle doors, hood, liftgate and
ignition for unauthorized operation. When the
alarm is armed, the interior switches for door
locks, and power liftgate are disabled. If
something triggers the alarm, the vehiclesecurity alarm will provide the following au-
dible and visible signals: the horn will pulse,
and the park lamps and/or turn signals will
flash.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the security alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system
(refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting
And Operating" for further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, make sure the vehicle igni-
tion system is "OFF."
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, make sure the vehicle igni-
tion system is "OFF" and the key is physi-
cally removed from the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to
lock the vehicle:
• Push lock on the interior power door
lock switch with the driver and/or passen-
ger door open.
• Push the lock button on the exterior
Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
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HOOD
To Open The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the release lever located below the
instrument panel and in front of the driv-
er's door.
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch
to the left and lift the hood.
To Close The Hood
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the
other hand remove the support rod from its
seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) from the engine com-
partment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
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. Lower hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the
hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive ve-
hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
The liftgate can be opened from inside the
vehicle using the power liftgate button on the
overhead console, using the key fob outside
of the vehicle or the electronic liftgate re-
lease.
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.
Hood Release Lever
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the light remains on with the vehicle running,
your vehicle will usually be drivable; however,
see an authorized dealer for service as soon
as possible.
NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and
brake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the ve-
hicle is running, immediate service is re-
quired and you may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN or ACC/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.
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warn-
ing Light
This warning light warns of an overheated
engine condition. If the engine coolant tem-
perature is too high, this indicator will illumi-
nate and a single chime will sound. If thetemperature reaches the upper limit, a con-
tinuous chime will sound for four minutes or
until the engine is able to cool: whichever
comes first.
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 Overheats” in “In
Case Of Emergency” for further information.
— Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood
is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
liftgate is open.NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a
single chime.
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle, shut off the
engine as soon as possible, and contact an
authorized dealer. 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.
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate
the engine oil temperature is high. If the light
turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. Wait
for oil temperature to return to normal levels.
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the driver
or passenger seat belt is unbuckled. When
the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN or
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The engine will shut down, the tachometer
will move to the zero position and the Stop/
Start telltale will illuminate indicating you
are in Autostop. Customer settings will be
maintained upon return to an engine running
condition.
Refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the
“Starting And Operating” section located in
your Owner’s Manual for further information.
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop
Prior to engine shut down, the system will
check many safety and comfort conditions to
see if they are fulfilled. Detailed information
about the operation of the Stop/Start system
may be viewed in the instrument cluster dis-
play Stop/Start Screen. In the following situ-
ations, the engine will not stop:
• Driver’s seat belt is not buckled.
• Driver’s door is not closed.
• Battery temperature is too warm or cold.
• Battery charge is low.
• The vehicle is on a steep grade.• Cabin heating or cooling is in process and
an acceptable cabin temperature has not
been achieved.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode at a high
blower speed.
• HVAC set to MAX A/C.
• Engine has not reached normal operating
temperature.
• The transmission is not in a forward gear.
• Hood is open.
• Vehicle is in 4LO transfer case mode.
• Brake pedal is not pressed with sufficient
pressure.
Other Factors Which Can Inhibit Autostop In-
clude:
• Accelerator pedal input.
• Engine temp too high.
• 5 mph (8 km/h) threshold not achieved
from previous AUTOSTOP.
• Steering angle beyond threshold.
• ACC is on and speed is set.It may be possible for the vehicle to be driven
several times without the STOP/START sys-
tem going into a STOP/START READY state
under more extreme conditions of the items
listed above.
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode
While in a forward gear, the engine will start
when the brake pedal is released or the
throttle pedal is depressed. The transmission
will automatically re-engage upon engine re-
start.
Conditions That Will Cause The Engine To Start
Automatically While In Autostop Mode:
• The transmission selector is moved out of
DRIVE.
• To maintain cabin temperature comfort.
• HVAC is set to full defrost mode.
• HVAC system temperature or fan speed is
manually adjusted.
• Battery voltage drops too low.
• Low brake vacuum (e.g. after several brake
pedal applications).
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Bulb Replacement
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
—
If Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage
discharge tube. High voltage can remain in
the circuit even with the headlamp switch off
and the key removed.Because of this, you
should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps when the headlamp switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical
shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for
service.NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) headlamps, when the head-
lamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lamps. This diminishes and becomes
more white after approximately 10 seconds,
as the system charges.
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
NOTE:
We advise referring to an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as
atmospheric conditions change to allow the
condensation to change back to vapor. Turn-
ing the lamps on will usually accelerate the
clearing process.
1. Open the hood.
2. Access the back of the headlamp.NOTE:
• The air filter housing must be removed.
• The windshield washer reservoir may
need to be rotated out of the way by
removing the fastener.
• Coolant reservoir (if equipped) will
need to be repositioned by removing
the fasteners, and moving the unit out
of the way.
3. To access the low beam bulb you must
remove the rubber boot seal from back-
side of the lamp housing.
NOTE:
Ensure the rubber boot is properly rein-
stalled to prevent water and moisture from
entering the lamp.
CAUTION!
•Do not contaminate the bulb glass by
touching it with your fingers or by allow-
ing it to contact other oily surfaces.
Shortened bulb life will result.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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CAUTION!
• Always use the correct bulb size and type
for replacement. An incorrect bulb size
or type may overheat and cause damage
to the lamp, the bulb socket, or the lamp
wiring.
4. Turn the low or high beam bulb one–
quarter turn counterclockwise to remove
from housing.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and
replace the bulb.
Front Turn Signal Lamp
SRT vehicles are equipped with front turn
signal lamps are LEDs. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE:
We advise referring to an authorized dealer.
1. Open the hood.
2. Access the back of the headlamp.NOTE:
• The air filter housing must be removed.
• The windshield washer reservoir may
need to be rotated out of the way by
removing the fastener.
• Coolant reservoir (if equipped) will
need to be repositioned by removing the
fasteners, and moving the unit out of
the way.
3. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove from housing.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector and
replace the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fin-
gers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in
contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Lamps
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail
lamp housing.
3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rear-
ward to disengage the lamp from the ap-
erture panel.
4. Twist socket counter clockwise and re-
move from lamp.
Tail Lamp Push Pins
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