2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE63

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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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. The front
wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located
on the end of the lever.

Multifunction Lever

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
within the wiper lever. Rotate the switch at the end
of the lever upward, to the first detent past the
intermittent settings for low-speed wiper
operation. Rotate the switch at the end of the lever
upward to the second detent past the intermittent
settings for high-speed wiper operation. To turn the
windshield wipers off, rotate the switch within the
lever all the way down to OFF.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather
conditions make a single wiping cycle with a
variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate
the switch at the end of the wiper lever to the first
detent position, and then turn the switch at the end
of the lever to select the desired delay interval.
There are four delay settings, which allow you to
regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately
36 seconds between cycles. The delay intervals
will double in duration when the vehicle speed is
10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
NOTE:If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph
(16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever rearward toward
you and hold. If the lever is pulled 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 pulled
while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers
will operate several cycles, then turn off.
NOTE:
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if
the switch is held for more than 20 seconds.
Once the switch is released the pump will
resume normal operation.
If the front window washer feature is activated,
all of the front cameras (if equipped) on the
vehicle will be washed as well.
1 — Pull For Front Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the parked position. If the
windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the
blades cannot return to the parked position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.

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Mist
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions
make occasional usage of the wipers necessary.
Push the lever upward to the MIST position and
release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The washer function must be used
in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Úpage 343.
RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers.
Rotate the end of the windshield wiper lever to one
of the four detent positions to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the
windshield wiper lever. Wiper sensitivity position 1
is the least sensitive, and wiper sensitivity position
4 is the most sensitive.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when
the wiper switch is in the low, high, or OFF posi -
tion. Only in one of the intermittent positions.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop -
erly when ice or dried saltwater is present on the
windshield.
Use of products containing wax or silicone may
reduce rain sensor performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and
off through the Uconnect system Ú page 204.The Rain Sensing system has protective features
for the wiper blades and arms. It will not operate
under the following conditions:
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit
— The Rain
Sensing feature will not operate when the igni -
tion is first placed in the ON/RUN position, when
the vehicle is stationary and the outside
temperature is below 32°F (0°C), unless the
wiper control on the windshield wiper lever is
moved, the vehicle speed becomes greater than
3 mph (5 km/h) or the outside temperature
rises above freezing.
Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing feature
will not operate when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position, when the transmission
gear selector is in the NEUTRAL position and the
vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h),
unless the wiper control on the windshield wiper
lever is moved, the vehicle speed is greater than
3 mph (5 km/h) or the gear selector is moved
out of the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, rain
sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit conditions
(mentioned previously) exist.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during freezing weather,
warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
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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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Max A/C Button
Press and release to change the current
setting. The MAX A/C 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. Pressing
other setting buttons will also cause the MAX A/C
to turn off.
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling
performance.
NOTE:The MAX A/C button is only available on the touch -
screen.
A/C Button
Press and release the button on the
touchscreen or push and release the
button on the faceplate to change the
current setting. The A/C indicator
illuminates when A/C is on.
Recirculation Button
Press and release the Recirculation
button on the touchscreen or push and
release 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.
Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable if conditions
exist that could create fogging on the inside of the
windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually
without disturbing the mode control selection.
Continuous use of Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Recirculation mode may automatically adjust to
optimize customer experience for warming,
cooling, dehumidification, etc.
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation feature may be unavailable if
conditions exist that could create fogging on the
inside of the windshield.
AUTO Button
The AUTO button automatically controls
the interior cabin temperature by
adjusting distribution and amount of
airflow. Air Conditioning (A/C) may be
active during AUTO operation to improve
performance. Performing this function will cause
the system to switch between manual mode and
automatic modes Úpage 72. AUTO mode is highly
recommended for efficiency.
MAX Defrost Button
Push the MAX Defrost button to change
the current airflow setting to Defrost
mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on. Performing this function will
cause the automatic climate controls to change to
manual mode, and the following settings will occur:
The blower speed increases to full (all LEDs on)
The rear blower is off
The air conditioning compressor is turned on
(A/C LED off)
Both driver and passenger temperature controls
are set to HI
Defrost mode is selected (LED on)
Rear defroster is turned on (LED on)
The air recirculation is turned off (LED off)
If MAX Defrost mode is turned off, the Climate
Control system will return to the previous setting.
MAX Defrost automatically turns off after
20 minutes.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the button on the
touchscreen, or push and release the
button on the faceplate, to turn on the
rear window defroster and the heated
outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost
indicator illuminates when the rear window
defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
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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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70GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
The Three-Zone and Four-Zone ATC system allows
for adjustment of the rear climate controls from
the front ATC panel.
To change the rear system settings:
Press the “Rear” button on the touchscreen to
display the rear climate controls. The control
functions now operate the rear system.
Press the “Front” button on the touchscreen to
return to the front climate controls.
NOTE:If equipped with a Four-Zone ATC system, the left
and right sides of the rear passenger zones can be
adjusted separately from the front or rear ATC
panel.
REAR AUTO BUTTON
Press and release this button on the
touchscreen to change the current
setting. The REAR AUTO indicator will
illuminate when REAR AUTO is on. This
feature automatically controls the rear interior
cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution
and amount. Toggling this function will cause the
rear system to switch between manual mode and
automatic modes Ú page 72.
REAR LOCK BUTTON
Press and release this button to lock out
the rear manual temperature controls
from adjusting the rear temperature and
blower settings. The LOCK REAR
indicator will illuminate when LOCK REAR is on.
FRONT CLIMATE BUTTON
Press and release to return to the Front
Climate Control Screen.
SYNC BUTTON
Press the SYNC button on the
touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature
on/off. The SYNC indicator will illuminate
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, or 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.
REAR BLOWER CONTROL
Rear Blower Control is used to regulate
the amount of air forced through the rear
climate system. There are several blower
speeds available. The speeds can be
selected using the blower bar area between the
icons on the touchscreen.
REAR MODE CONTROL
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL OFF BUTTON
To manually set the rear blower controls
to off, press the Rear Climate Control/
Blower Off button.
The rear airflow distribution modes
can be adjusted so air comes from
the headliner outlets, the floor
outlets, or both. Select the arrow
icons individually on the front climate
control screen. Combine modes by
pressing both icons.

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