2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE battery replacement

WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident
and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention
off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle
is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states
or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Jeep
® brand vehicle and to provide a convenient reference source for
common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information, visit mopar.com/om (USA), owners.mopar.ca (Canada) or your
local Jeep
® brand dealer.
U.S. Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling
1-877-426-5337 or by contacting your dealer. Replacement kits can be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Canadian Residents: If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet or
purchase a replacement kit by calling 1-800-387-1143 or by contacting your dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal
minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a rideshare, a friend or use public transportation.
WARNING
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may
also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and
equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make
additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT YOUR SERVICE. CALL 1-800-521-2779 OR VISIT CHRYSLER.RSAHELP.COM (USA)
CALL 1-800-363-4869 OR VISIT FCA.ROADSIDEAID.COM (CANADA) SERVICES: Flat Tire Service, Out Of Gas/Fuel Delivery, Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Service
Please see the Customer Assistance chapter in this Owner’s Manual for further information.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to modify the terms or discontinue the Roadside Assistance Program at any time. The Roadside Assistance Program is subject to restrictions and
conditions of use, that are determined solely by FCA US LLC.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 307
ASSIST AND SOS SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...... 307
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 310 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 311Jack Location ................................................. 311
Spare Tire Stowage ...................................... 313Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 313
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 315
JUMP STARTING................................................... 319
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 320Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 320
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY .............................. 321
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............................ 322
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................................. 323
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 325
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 326
Rear-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 327
Four-Wheel Drive Models.............................. 328Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped .......... 328 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 329
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 329
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 330
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 331
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 334
2.0L Engine .................................................. 334
3.6L Engine ................................................... 335
5.7L Engine ................................................... 336
Checking Oil Level ........................................ 337Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 337
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 338Pressure Washing ......................................... 338
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 338
Engine Oil ....................................................... 338
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 339Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 339
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 340
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 342Body Lubrication ........................................... 343 Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 343
Exhaust System ............................................ 345
Cooling System.............................................. 346
Brake System ............................................... 350
Automatic Transmission ............................... 351
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 351
Transfer Case ............................................... 352Fuses.............................................................. 352
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 374
TIRES ..................................................................... 374
Tire Safety Information ................................ 374Tires — General Information ......................... 382
Tire Types....................................................... 385Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 386
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 388Snow Traction Devices ................................. 389
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 391
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 391
Treadwear...................................................... 391
Traction Grades ............................................. 392Temperature Grades..................................... 392

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
KEY FOB
Your vehicle is equipped with a key fob which
supports Passive Entry, Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE), Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ (if equipped), Remote
Start (if equipped), and remote power liftgate (if
equipped) operation. The key fob allows you to lock
or unlock all doors and liftgate, as well as activate
the Panic Alarm from distances up to
approximately 66 ft (20 m). The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system. The key fob also contains an emergency
key, which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
NOTE:In vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the key
fob will operate at distances up to 328 ft (100 m).
NOTE:
The key fob’s wireless signal may be blocked if
the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop, or other electronic device. This may
result in poor performance.
If your vehicle is equipped with a Wireless
Charging Pad, the key fob may not be detected
if it is placed within 6 inches (15 cm) of the pad
Ú page 80.
With the ignition in the ON position and the
vehicle moving at 2 mph (4 km/h), all RKE
commands are disabled.

Key Fob
In case the ignition switch does not change
positions with the push of a button, the key fob
may have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key
fob battery can be verified by referring to the
instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow.
For more information on ignition positions, see
Ú
page 22.
NOTE:A low key fob battery condition may be indicated by
a message in the instrument cluster display, or by
the LED light on the key fob. If the LED key fob light
no longer illuminates after a key fob button is
pushed, then the key fob battery requires
replacement Ú page 408.
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors and the liftgate. To
lock all the doors and the liftgate, push the lock
button once.
If enabled within the Uconnect system, the turn
signals will flash and other illuminated entry
features will be activated when the doors are
unlocked. When the doors are locked, the turn
signals will flash and the horn will chirp.
1 — LED Indicator
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
5 — Power Liftgate
6 — Panic
7 — Emergency Key

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NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with the Auto Relock
feature, and is unlocked with the key fob, and
no door is opened within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will relock and the Vehicle Security
system will arm (if equipped). This feature can
be enabled/disabled within Uconnect Settings.
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
again automatically if the key fob is left inside
the passenger compartment, otherwise the
doors will stay locked.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first
push of the unlock button through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 204.
Using The Panic Feature
To turn the Panic feature on or off, push the Panic
button on the key fob. When the Panic feature is
activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn may
pulse on and off (if equipped with horn alarm), and
the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic feature will stay on for three minutes
unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic
button a second time or drive the vehicle at a
speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
The interior lights will turn off if you place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position while the Panic
feature is activated. However, the exterior lights
and horn (if equipped with horn alarm) will
remain on.
You may need to be closer than 66 ft (20 m)
from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn
off the Panic feature due to the radio frequency
noises emitted by the system.
Key Left Vehicle Feature
If a valid key fob is no longer detected inside the
vehicle while the vehicle’s ignition system is in the
ON/RUN or START position, the message “Key Fob
Has Left The Vehicle” will be shown in the
instrument cluster display along with an interior
chime. An exterior audible and visual alert will also
be activated to warn the driver.
The vehicle’s horn will rapidly chirp three times
along with a single flash of the vehicle’s exterior
lights.
NOTE:
The doors have to be open and then closed in
order for the vehicle to check for the presence of
a key fob; the Key Left Vehicle feature will not
activate until all of the doors are closed.
These alerts will not be activated in situations
where the vehicle’s engine is left running with
the key fob inside.
Using The Key Fob To Open Vehicle
Windows — If Equipped
From outside of the vehicle, push and release the
unlock button on the key fob, and within five
seconds push and hold the unlock button for up to
seven seconds. All vehicle door windows will open.
NOTE:
This feature is enabled through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 204.
Vehicle must be equipped with front and rear
auto up/down windows.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
The replacement battery model is one CR2450
battery.
NOTE:
Customers are recommended to use a battery
obtained from Mopar®. Aftermarket coin
battery specifications may not meet the original
OEM coin battery specifications.
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard -
ouswaste/perchlorate for further information.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
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Battery Removal Pocket

NOTE:When replacing the battery, ensure the (+) sign on
the battery is facing upward. Avoid touching the
new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean
it with rubbing alcohol.
5. Replace the battery by using your thumb to push down and slide the battery under the
small lip on the top edge of the opening.
Key Fob Battery Replacement

6. To assemble the key fob case, line up the top edge of the back cover with the top of the fob,
and press the edges into the interlocking
hinges until all edges snap together with no
large visual gaps.
7. Reinsert the emergency key until it locks into place.
NOTE:The key fob battery should only be replaced by
qualified technicians. If the battery requires
replacement, see an authorized dealer.
Programming And Requesting Additional
Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an
authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to
another vehicle.
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
The integrated key fob contains a coin cell
battery. Do not ingest the battery; there is a
chemical burn hazard. If the coin cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns
in just two hours and can lead to death.
If you think a battery may have been swal-
lowed or placed inside any part of the body,
seek immediate medical attention.
Keep new and used batteries away from chil -
dren. If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children.
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START/STOP Ignition Button

The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks,
alarm, etc.) are still available
ON/RUN
Driving position
All electrical devices are available (e.g. climate
controls, heated seats, etc.) START
The engine will start (when foot is on the brake
pedal)
NOTE:
If the ignition position does not change with a
push of the ignition button, and the instrument
cluster displays a message such as “Key Fob
Not Detected”, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a backup
method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side
opposite of the emergency key) against the
START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
Replacement of the key fob battery is recom
-
mended.

Depleted Key Fob Battery Procedure

1 — OFF
2 — ON/RUN
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always place the
ignition in the OFF position, remove the key
fob from the vehicle, and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be 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 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition 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!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.
Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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118GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to
pass an inspection of your vehicle's emissions
control system. Failure to pass could prevent
vehicle registration. For states that require an Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M), this check verifies
the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is
functioning and is not on when the
engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The
OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was
recently serviced, recently had a depleted battery
or a battery replacement. If the OBD II system
should be determined not ready for the I/M test,
your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station.
To check if your vehicle's OBD II system is ready,
you must do the following:

1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.

NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and
then return to being fully illuminated until
you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine.
This means that your vehicle's OBD II
system is not ready and you should not
proceed to the I/M station.
The MIL will not flash at all and will remain
fully illuminated until you place the ignition
in the off position or start the engine. This
means that your vehicle's OBD II system is
ready and you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see
an authorized dealer or repair facility. If your
vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery
failure or replacement, you may need to do nothing
more than drive your vehicle as you normally would
in order for your OBD II system to update. A
recheck with the previously mentioned test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system
is ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during
normal vehicle operation you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station.
The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the
MIL is on with the engine running.
WARNING!
ONLY an authorized service technician should
connect equipment to the OBD II connection
port in order to read the VIN, diagnose, or
service your vehicle.
If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a
driver-behavior tracking device, it may:
Be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be
impaired or a loss of vehicle control could
occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
Access, or allow others to access, infor -
mation stored in your vehicle systems,
including personal information.

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410 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............. 111, 248Anti-Lock Warning Light................................. 111Apps.............................................................. 233Arming System Security Alarm............................................. 26Assist, Hill Start............................................. 254Audio Systems (Radio)......................... 104, 203Auto Down Power Windows............................. 82Auto Hold............................................. 115, 125Automatic Folding Mirrors............................... 53Automatic Headlights...................................... 59Automatic High Beams.................................... 59Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)............. 72Automatic Transmission...................... 119, 127Adding Fluid.............................................. 351Fluid And Filter Change............................. 351Fluid Change............................................. 351Fluid Level Check...................................... 351Fluid Type........................................ 351, 402Special Additives....................................... 351Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 129AutoPark........................................................ 120Autostick........................................................ 130Operation.................................................. 130AUX Cord.......................................................... 77Auxiliary Driving Systems............................... 258
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78Auxiliary Power Outlet...................................... 78Axle Fluid...................................................... 402
B
Battery................................................. 109, 338Charging System Light.............................. 109Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 19Battery Saver Feature...................................... 62Belts, Seat.................................................... 303Body Mechanism Lubrication....................... 343Bodywork...................................................... 392B-Pillar Location............................................ 379Brake Assist System..................................... 250Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 250Brake Fluid.......................................... 350, 402Brake System...................................... 350, 396Anti-Lock (ABS)......................................... 396Fluid Check............................................... 350Master Cylinder........................................ 350Parking..................................................... 123Warning Light........................................... 108Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 127Bulb Replacement........................................ 374Bulbs, Light................................................... 305
C
Camera, Front............................................... 176Camera, Night Vision..................................... 177Camera, Rear....................................... 174, 181Camera, Rear Washer................................... 174Camera, Surround View................................ 181Capacities, Fluid............................................ 400Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 334Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 348Car Washes................................................... 393Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 305, 306Care And Maintenance................................. 392Cargo Area Cover.............................................92Cargo Area Storage..........................................90Cargo Compartment.........................................90Cargo Tie-Downs..............................................91Cellular Phone............................................... 247Center Console, Front......................................75Center Console, Rear.......................................75Chains, Tire................................................... 389ChargingWireless.......................................................80Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 375Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 118

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