2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE instrument panel

60GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATICALLY WITH
W
IPERS
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic
Headlights, it also has this
customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the
engine is running, they will automatically turn on
when the wiper system is on. This feature is
programmable through the Uconnect system
Ú page 204.
NOTE:When your headlights come on during the daytime,
the vehicle will monitor outside brightness and
decide if the instrument panel needs to be dimmed
Úpage 62.
HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION ON
A
PPROACH
When enabled, the headlights, exterior door
handle pocket lights (if equipped), and interior
lights will illuminate when the unlock button on the
key fob is pushed as the operator is approaching
the vehicle. This feature can be turned on/off, and
the length of time the headlights stay on can be
programmed for up to 90 seconds within Uconnect
Settings Ú page 204. Proximity Wake-Up — If Equipped
This feature is enabled/disabled within the
Uconnect system, and is activated when the
operator approaches the driver’s door,
passenger’s door, or liftgate with a valid key fob on
their person. Some exterior and interior lights will
illuminate in order to provide an increased sense
of welcome and security as the operator
approaches the vehicle in the dark. “Headlight
Illumination On Approach” must be selected and
set to a time value other than zero within Uconnect
Settings for Proximity Wake-Up to activate.
The doors may be locked or unlocked for this
feature to activate, as long as the ignition is in the
OFF position, or during a Remote Start event. It will
not activate if the doors are locked and the ignition
was placed in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:Proximity Wake-Up may not activate under the
following conditions:
After numerous consecutive activations, in
order to conserve the vehicle’s battery
After the vehicle’s engine has been off for
several days
Headlight Animation — If Equipped
When “Headlight Illumination On Approach” is
turned on, and set to a time value above zero, the
exterior lights illuminate in a theatrical manner
during approach to the vehicle. This feature is
activated in the following situations:
Proximity Wake-Up (if equipped) is activated
Remote Start is activated
The unlock button on the key fob is pushed
NOTE:For Headlight Animation to activate with Remote
Start or with the push of the unlock button,
“Greeting Lights” must also be selected within the
Uconnect system.
HEADLIGHT DELAY
To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for
approximately 90 seconds. This delay is initiated
when the ignition is placed in the OFF position
while the headlight switch is on, and then the
headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can
be canceled by either turning the headlight switch
on then off, or by placing the ignition in the ON/
RUN position.
NOTE:The headlight delay time is programmable through
Uconnect Settings Ú
page 204.

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BATTERY SAVER
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load
shedding is provided for both the interior and
exterior lights.
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position and any
door is left ajar for 10 minutes or the overhead
console Dome On switch is left on for 10 minutes,
the interior lights will automatically turn off.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is in
the ON/RUN position.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the
headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is in the OFF position,
the exterior lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the
front doors are opened or the Dome ON button is
pushed on the overhead console. If your vehicle is
equipped with Remote Keyless Entry and the
unlock button is pushed on the key fob, the
courtesy and dome lights will turn on. When a door
is open and the interior lights are on, pressing the Dome Defeat button on the overhead console will
cause all of the interior lights to turn off.
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The overhead console lights can also be operated
individually as reading lights by pushing the
corresponding buttons.

Courtesy Lights

Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights
Located above the rear passenger seating in both
second and third rows, along the trim, are
courtesy/reading lights. The courtesy lights turn on
when a door or the liftgate is opened. The lights will
also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob
is pushed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights.
Push the reading light button to turn these lights
on while inside the vehicle. Push the reading light
button a second time to turn each light off.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are inboard and adjacent to
the headlight switch located on the left side of the
instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating
the right dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument cluster lights.
Rotating the left dimmer control will adjust the
interior light levels of the ambient lighting on the
instrument panel and doors. Certain ambient lights
may be color customizable Ú page 63.
1 — Reading Light On/Off Buttons
2 — Dome Defeat Button
3 — Ambient Light
4 — Dome ON Button

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Dimmer Controls
Dimmer Controls (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

NOTE:
Multicolor ambient lighting for first and second
rows, and overhead white ambient lighting in
the second and third row (if equipped) seating
areas, may not be equipped in the vehicle.
Adjusting the right dimmer control all the way
upward will switch the radio screen to Light
theme, while moving the control all the way
down will switch the radio screen to the Dark
theme.
The dimming of lighting linked to the headlight
status (i.e. radio screen brightness) is program-
mable through the Uconnect system
Ú page 204.
Multicolor Ambient Lighting — If Equipped
The color of certain ambient lighting inside of the
vehicle can be selected within the Apps menu on
the radio screen, or within Uconnect Settings
Úpage 204. Brightness is adjusted using the
ambient light dimmer control on the headlight
switch. Five colors can be selected for the following two
zones inside of the vehicle:
Zone 1:
Instrument panel decorative ambient lights
Door panel decorative ambient lights
Zone 2:
Front seat footwell areas below the instru
-
ment panel
Lighting below the second row seats
Map pocket lighting on all four door panels
These areas can be set to different colors, or if the
SYNC button is selected within the settings menu,
all colored lights will be set to the same color
automatically.
NOTE:All other ambient lighting inside of the vehicle will
remain white, and the ambient light dimmer
control switch will adjust all ambient lighting at the
same time.
1 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
1 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
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REAR WIPER AND WASHER
The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a
switch, located at the middle of the lever.
Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent for intermittent
operation and to the second detent for
continuous rear wiper operation.
Rear Window Washer Operation Pushing the windshield wiper lever
forward activates the rear window
washer. If the lever is pushed while on
the intermittent setting, the wipers will
turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after
the lever is released, and then resume the
intermittent interval previously selected. If the
lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off
position, the wipers will operate several wipe
cycles, then turn off.
NOTE:If equipped with a Back Up camera washer, when
the rear window washer is activated, the Rear Back
Up camera and Digital Rearview Mirror (if
equipped) cameras are also washed.
WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICER —
I
F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield
Wiper De-Icer feature that may be activated under
the following conditions:
Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer shall be activated automatically in
the case of a cold weather manual start with full
front defrost, and when the ambient tempera -
ture is below 33°F (0.6°C).
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer shall be activated automatically
when the rear defrost is turned on and when the
ambient temperature is below 33°F (0.6°C).
Activation By Remote Start Operation — When
Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 33°F (0.6°C), the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation.
If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the
timer and operation will continue.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are
located on the touchscreen and on the instrument
panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 5 NAV With 10.1–inch Display Temperature
Controls
Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 8.4–inch Display Temperature Controls

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Rear Climate Control Button
Press and release this button on the
climate control touchscreen to access
the rear climate controls. The Rear
Climate indicator will illuminate when the
rear climate controls are ON.
Driver And Passenger Temperature
Switches
These switches provide the driver and passenger
with independent temperature control. Lift the driver’s or passenger’s side
toggle switch on the faceplate upward, or
press and slide the temperature bar
towards the red arrow button on the
touchscreen for warmer temperature settings.
Depress the driver’s or passenger’s side
toggle switch on the faceplate downward,
or press and slide the temperature bar
towards the blue arrow button on the
touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the
touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature
on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates
when SYNC is on. SYNC is used to
synchronize the front passenger temperature and
rear passenger temperature, mode, and blower
settings with the driver temperature, mode, and
blower settings. Changing the front passenger
temperature or rear passenger temperature,
mode, and blower settings while in SYNC will
automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC setting is only available on the touch -
screen.
For vehicles equipped with the Four-Zone ATC
system, the rear climate control settings
(temperature, blower speed, and mode) will change to match the driver’s settings when the
vehicle is first started, without changing the
SYNC status.
When SYNC is not active, the rear passenger
climate control settings will need to be adjusted
manually to achieve desired comfort. See
Ú
page 69 or Ú page 71 for more information.
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the
amount of air forced through the Climate
Control system. There are several blower
speeds available.
Blower speed can be controlled by lifting blower
toggle on the instrument panel to increase blower
speed, or depress the toggle for lower blower
speed.
The speed can also be selected using the blower
control buttons on the touchscreen. Press the
blower bar area between the icons on the
touchscreen.
Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode
buttons on the touchscreen, or the
faceplate, to change the airflow
distribution mode. The airflow
distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes
from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
defrost outlets and demist outlets.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
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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 next to the air
vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow
from these outlets.
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 condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
For more information on selecting modes, see
Ú page 69.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demister outlets. This
setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the
windshield.
Combine Modes
Dual Level Combination
Front Defrost and Panel Mode
Tri-Level Combination
Front Defrost, Panel Mode, and Floor Mode
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the
Climate Control ON/OFF.
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls
From The Front ATC Panel

Front ATC Panel Uconnect 5 NAV With 10.1–inch Display
Rear Controls
Front ATC Panel Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 8.4–inch Display Rear Controls

The driver or front passenger can
combine two or three of the modes
described by selecting them
individually on their side of climate
control screen. Combine modes by
pressing each icon on the
touchscreen.
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Activation By Rear Defrost
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer activates auto -
matically when the Rear Defrost is operating
and the ambient temperature is below 33°F
(0.6°C) .
Activation By Remote Start Operation
When the Remote Start is activated and the
outside ambient temperature is less than 33°F
(0.6°C) the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will acti -
vate. Exiting Remote Start will resume its
previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer was active, the timer and operation will
continue.
Operating Tips Chart
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.

Glove Compartment Release Handle

To open the glove compartment, pull the release
handle.
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather And
Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
(Panel Mode),
(MAX A/C) on, and
blower on high. Roll
down the windows for a minute to flush out the hot air. Adjust the
controls as needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn (A/C) on and
set the mode control to
(Panel Mode).
Cool Sunny Operate in (Bi-Level
Mode).
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode) and
turn (A/C) on to
keep windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode). If
windshield fogging
starts to occur, move
the control to (Mix Mode).
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS

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Sun Screen Extended

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward
to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back
into the base sill.
USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external USB device to be
plugged into one of the USB ports, located in the
center stack of the instrument panel.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port will
activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®
features, if equipped. For further information, refer
to “Android Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in the
Uconnect Radio Instruction Manual.
NOTE:Two devices can be plugged in at the same time,
and both ports will provide charging capabilities.
Only one port can transfer data to the system at a
time. For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A
USB port and another device is plugged into the
Type C USB port, a message will appear and allow
you to select which device to use.
The following messages will appear when a
non-phone device is plugged into the smaller and
larger USB ports, and when a phone device is
plugged into the smaller and larger USB ports:
“A new device is now connected. Previous
connection was lost.”
“(Phone Name) now connected. Previous
connection was lost.”
“Another device is in use through the same USB
port. Please disconnect the first device to use
the second device.”
Plugging in a phone or another USB device may
cause the connection to a previous device to be
lost.
Connecting AUX Or The External USB
Device
Use a connection cable to connect an external USB
device to the vehicle’s USB port, or use an auxiliary
cable to connect a device to the vehicle’s AUX port.
Both are located below the climate controls.
USB/AUX Ports

Once a device is connected to the USB port, it will
begin charging and is ready for use with the
system. Type C and Type A charge-only USB ports
can be used at the same time but cannot be used
simultaneously while playing media. When both
Type C and Type A charge-only USB ports are in use
they will be charged at a reduced rate.
NOTE:If the device’s battery completely discharges, it
may not communicate with the Uconnect system
until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the
device connected to the USB port may charge it to
the required level.
1 — USB C Port
2 — USB A Port (Standard USB)
3 — AUX Port
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