2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE remote control

66GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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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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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102GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote
Start feature. This message type is displayed
until the ignition is in the RUN state. Examples of
this message type are “Remote Start Canceled - Door Ajar” and “Press Brake Pedal and Push
Button to Start”.
Five Second Unstored Messages

When the appropriate conditions occur, this
type of message takes control of the main display area for five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. An example of this
message type is “Automatic High Beams On”.
Includes the following, but not limited to:
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white or yellow telltales area on the left, and the green or red telltales area on the right. Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to R
Front Seat Belts UnbuckledDriver Seat Belt Unbuckled
Doors Open Passenger Seat Belt UnbuckledTraction Control Off
Vehicle Speed Too High To Shift to D Washer Fluid LowOil Pressure Low
Hood Open Oil Change DueFuel Low
Shift Not Allowed Service Anti-lock Brake SystemService Electronic Throttle Control
Service Shifter Service Power SteeringCruise Off
Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to P Cruise ReadyACC Override
Service Transmission Cruise Set To XXX mph or km/hClose Fuel Door
Liftgate Open Vehicle Not In ParkService Tire Pressure System
Door Open Park Brake EngagedBrake Fluid Low
Service Air Bag Warning Light Lights OnEngine Temperature Hot
Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset Right Front Turn Signal Light OutRight Rear Turn Signal Light Out
Service Air Bag System Left Front Turn Signal Light OutLeft Rear Turn Signal Light Out
Remote Start Canceled Liftgate Open Ignition OnCheck The Rear Seat
Remote Start Canceled Time Expired Remote Start Active Push Start ButtonRemote Start Canceled Fuel Low
Remote Start Canceled Hood Open Remote Start Canceled Door Open

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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your
seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL (N) or
PARK (P) position before you can start the engine.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving
gear.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the
ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ key fob is
in the passenger compartment.
NORMAL STARTING
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/
STOP Button

1. The transmission must be in PARK (P).

2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing
the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then shift the automatic trans -
mission into PARK and apply the parking
brake.
Always make sure the keyless ignition node is
in the OFF position, key fob is removed from
the vehicle and vehicle is locked.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving chil -
dren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could
be seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Do not shift from REVERSE (R), PARK, or
NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the
engine is above idle speed.
WARNING!
Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the
engine is at idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
CAUTION!
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on
the rear surface of the steering wheel at the three
and nine o’clock positions.

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with
a push button in the center and controls the
volume and mode of the sound system. Pushing
the top of the rocker switch increases the volume,
and pushing the bottom of the rocker switch
decreases the volume.
Pushing the right-hand control’s center button
makes the radio switch between the various
modes available (AM/FM/SXM or Media, etc.) The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
push button in the center. The function of the
left-hand control is different depending on which
mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode.
RADIO OPERATION
Pushing the top of the switch will seek up for the
next available station, and pushing the bottom of
the switch will seek down for the next available
station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that you
have programmed in the radio preset button.
MEDIA MODE
Pushing the top of the switch once goes to the next
track on the selected media (AUX/USB/
Bluetooth®). Pushing the bottom of the switch
once goes to the beginning of the current track, or
to the beginning of the previous track if it is within
eight seconds after the current track begins to
play.
PASSENGER SCREEN — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Passenger
Screen located above the glove compartment on
the passenger side of the vehicle. From the
Passenger Screen, you will be able to access
similar features seen within the Uconnect radio,
such as media functions, Rear Seat Entertainment
with Amazon FireTV Built-in, Navigation, and device
management.
To begin using the Passenger Screen, push the
Power button in the center stack, or press the
Power button under the Controls tab within the
Uconnect system. The Passenger Screen can be
turned off by accessing the Control screen and
pressing the Power Off button.
You must link Bluetooth® headphones to the
Passenger Screen to begin listening to the
system’s audio Ú
page 232.
NOTE:The Passenger Screen will need to be turned On
each time the vehicle is started, and the system
will display the Home screen upon boot up.

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music, get information, and watch downloaded
programs all while on the road. Two Voice Remotes
with Alexa are included with the system. Press the
Microphone button on the Voice Remote with Alexa
to easily find, launch, and control content. Check
sports scores, play music, control smart home
devices, or see your live camera feeds (compatible
smart home device required and sold separately).
In addition to streaming and downloaded content,
changing the input in Fire TV also enables you to:
Mirror what’s on your phone or tablet to Fire TV
via Miracast capable devices
Stream your favorite shows with Fire TV
Plug and play a variety of standard video games
or devices into the HDMI port
Listen to audio over wired or wireless head -
phones (not included, customer will have to
provide their own)
Plug and play a variety of devices into the front
seat Video USB port. USB ports located under
the rear screens are charge only
Watch content individually on each rear display
or mirror across both displays to watch together
NOTE:Vehicle must be in an active and usable cellular
range and properly equipped with a Uconnect
5 NAV system and Rear Seat Entertainment with
Fire TV package. Streaming requires a Wi-Fi
connection and registered Amazon account to run Fire TV in the vehicle. Streaming service subscrip
-
tions are not included. Services and features are
subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may
not be available in all areas and languages, and
may require separate subscriptions.
Please review this Owner's Manual to become
familiar with RSE features and operation.
GETTING STARTED

Rear Screen Entertainment for Uconnect 5/5 NAV
There are four different ways to operate the
features of Rear Seat Entertainment with Fire TV
built-in:
Voice Remote with Alexa
Front radio screen
Passenger screen
Individual rear touchscreens for Rear Seat
Entertainment with Fire TV built-in
For information on the front media hub USB/AUX
ports Ú page 77.
ACCESSING REAR SEAT
E
NTERTAINMENT WITH FIRE TV BUILT-IN
FROM THE FRONT RADIO SCREEN
You can access your Rear Seat Entertainment with
Fire TV built-in system by following these steps:
Option 1

1. Press the Media button.

2. Press the Rear Seat button icon.
Option 2

1. Press the Apps button on the bottom of the
touchscreen.

2. Press the Uconnect Theater button on the touchscreen. You may need to navigate to
different pages in the Apps drawer to find the
Uconnect Theater button.
1 — Rear Seat Entertainment (Rear Touchscreen)
2 — Headphone Jack
3 — USB C Charging Port
4 — HDMI Port
5 — Uconnect System (Front Touchscreen)
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ACCESSING REAR SEAT
E
NTERTAINMENT WITH FIRE TV BUILT-IN
FROM THE REAR SCREENS
You can also access your Rear Seat Entertainment
with Fire TV built-in by choosing one of the
following options:
Option 1
The system will automatically turn on when the
vehicle is started. Pushing the power button on
the Voice Remote with Alexa will turn the system
back on if it was manually shut off. If the screen
is inactive and goes to a screen saver, the
system can be woken up by either tapping the
screen or pushing any button on the Voice
Remote with Alexa.
Option 2
Swiping on either of the rear touchscreens.
NOTE:While accessing on the rear screens, the system
will launch with the integrated Fire TV.
ACCESSING REAR SEAT
E
NTERTAINMENT WITH FIRE TV BUILT-IN
FROM THE PASSENGER SCREEN —
I
F EQUIPPED
You can also access Rear Seat Entertainment with
Fire TV built-in content from the Passenger Screen.
Follow these steps:

1. Access the Home screen for the Passenger
Screen.

2. Swipe right on the Home screen and select Fire TV Rear Seat Entertainment Controls.
FIRST TIME STARTING UP (USING THE
R
EAR SCREENS)
Boot-up Screen
When turning on the system for the first time from
the rear screens, a boot-up screen will appear on
the system displaying the Fire TV logo.
During this boot-up sequence, language options
will be available for the system. Voice Remote with Alexa Pairing
After the boot-up sequence is complete, the
system will then give the option to pair a Voice
Remote with Alexa (two are included with the
system).
Follow the on-screen instructions for how to pair a
Voice Remote with Alexa to the system. Two Voice
Remotes with Alexa are included to be paired with
each rear screen.
A Voice Remote with Alexa can be paired to each
rear screen. It will function with the rear screen it
was paired with. The pairing steps will need to be
done for each rear screen.
NOTE:If the Voice Remote with Alexa pairing fails,
on-screen instructions will appear for trying to pair
again.
Connecting to a Network
During the start-up process, the system will need to
be connected to a network to function. Multiple
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Some options for a network connection are:
Wi-Fi Hotspot using a capable smartphone (if
activated, it will show as a possible network for
the system on the screen).
Outside connection like a home Wi-Fi network.
In-vehicle Wi-Fi.
NOTE:When a network is connected to the system for the
first time, an over-the-air-software update will take
place using the Wi-Fi connection. It is recom -
mended that an unlimited Wi-Fi connection, if
available, be used during this update. After this
first-time update, updates will only occur when one
is available.
Account Sign-in
The next step will be the option to sign in to your
Amazon account.
There are two options to sign into the system:
I already have an Amazon account: Sign in with
an already existing Amazon account
I am new to Amazon: Create a new Amazon
Account
If “I am new to Amazon” is selected, follow the
on-screen steps to set up an Amazon account with
the system. Parental Controls
Another feature that will appear during this first
time set up is parental controls.
When the parental controls page appears, it will
give the options “Enable Parental Controls” and
“No Parental Controls”. If “Enable Parental
Controls” is selected, follow the on-screen steps to
set up parental controls for the system.
ALEXA VOICE CONTROL
A feature with Rear Seat Entertainment with Fire
TV built-in that enhances your experience is Alexa.
It is simple to get started using this feature. Push
the Microphone button at the top of the Voice
Remote with Alexa to activate Alexa and get
started.
LISTEN VIA VEHICLE SPEAKERS
A feature within Rear Seat Entertainment with Fire
TV built-in is the front radio Listen feature. On the
front radio Home screen for Fire TV, select the
Listen button in the top right corner on either card
for Screen 1 or 2. This will allow you to have either
rear screen play audio through all the speakers in
the vehicle.
QUICK MENU
Accessing the quick menu will give you more
options for Fire TV.
To access the quick menu, tap the screen and it
will appear. The quick menu is also accessible by
pushing the Gear/Settings button on the Voice
Remote with Alexa.
Some options of the quick menu are:
Power — This will power the screen off.
On-Screen Remote
— This will bring up the
on-screen remote to use with the system.
Back — This will let you go back a page.
Home — This will take you to the Home screen.
Gear/Settings — This will let you access certain
settings in the system. For more setting options,
select “Settings” within the on-screen Gear/
Settings menu.
Vehicle — This will bring up the Vehicle menu.
From here you can adjust rear climate controls
and the Are We There Yet? app.
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