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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .................... 83 Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped ....83
Dual Pane Power Sunroof —If Equipped ........85
HOOD ...................................................................... 87
Opening The Hood............................................87
Closing The Hood .............................................87
LIFTGATE ................................................................. 88
To Unlock/Open The Liftgate...........................88
To Lock/Close The Liftgate ..............................88
Adjustable Power Liftgate Height ....................89
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped .................89
Cargo Area Features ........................................90
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............. 93
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ......................... 95
Digital Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..........96
ANALOG INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................ 97
Analog Instrument Cluster Descriptions .........98 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY.........................98
Location And Controls ......................................98
Engine Oil Life Reset .................................... 100
Display And Messages .................................. 101
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ..... 103
Head Up Display (HUD) — If Equipped ......... 105Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................... 106
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................ 108
Red Warning Lights ....................................... 108
Yellow Warning Lights ................................... 111Yellow Indicator Lights .................................. 114
Green Indicator Lights .................................. 115
White Indicator Lights ................................... 116Blue Indicator Lights ..................................... 117
Gray Indicator Lights ..................................... 117
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ..... 117
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ................................... 117
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................................................... 118
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................... 119
Automatic Transmission ............................... 119
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition .................. 119
Normal Starting ............................................ 119
AutoPark ........................................................ 120
Extended Park Starting ................................. 121
If Engine Fails To Start .................................. 122Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 122
After Starting ................................................. 122
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ......... 122
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 123
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............................. 123Auto Park Brake ............................................ 125
SafeHold ........................................................ 125
Hold ‘N Go — If Equipped ............................. 125Brake Maintenance Mode ............................ 125
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................. 126
Ignition Park Interlock................................... 127
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System .......................................................... 1278-Speed Automatic Transmission ............... 127
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED............................ 131

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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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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jeep® vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. The all-new
Jeep® Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L continues to build on its proud legacy as the most celebrated SUV ever, while raising the bar in luxury and
performance. With legendary 4x4 capability, this vehicle breaks new ground in exceptional performance, comfort, and functionality. We have improved on-road
refinement and premium styling and craftsmanship inside and out. With an unsurpassed blend of refined sophistication, dynamic performance, cutting edge
technologies, and levels of elegance, the new Jeep® Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L carries an attractive presence and capability that is uncommon in its
class, unquestionably Jeep® brand, and unmistakably world class.
The all-new Jeep® Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L is a specialized utility vehicle and can go places and perform tasks that are not intended for conventional
passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so take time to become familiar with your
vehicle. If equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road driving or use in other severe
conditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and
transfer case shifting. Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of control or a collision Úpage 199.
Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips,
and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner's Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the
text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced
throughout the Owner's Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in
this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For
this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Jeep® best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and care about
your satisfaction.

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Night Vision Pedestrian Warning Light Úpage 110
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 110
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 110
Rear Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 110
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light Úpage 110
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 110
Vehicle Security Warning Light Úpage 111
Red Warning Lights
Yellow Warning Lights
Active Driving Assist - Driver Inattentiveness Warning Light Úpage 111
Active Driving Assist Fault Warning Light Úpage 111
Active Lane Management Warning Light Úpage 112
Air Suspension Fault Warning Light Úpage 111
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Úpage 111
Electric Park Brake Fault Warning Light Úpage 111
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light Úpage 111
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54GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To operate HomeLink®, push and release any
of the programmed HomeLink® buttons. These
buttons will activate the devices they are
programmed to with each press of the corre -
sponding HomeLink® button.
The HomeLink® indicator light is located above
the center button.
NOTE:HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Security
system is active Ú page 408.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN PROGRAMMING
H
OMELINK®
For efficient programming and accurate
transmission of the Radio Frequency (RF) signal, it
is recommended that a new battery be placed in
the hand-held transmitter of the device that is
being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Make sure your hand-held transmitter is
programmed to activate the device you are trying
to program your HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the
garage before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the channels
of your HomeLink® before you use it for the first
time.
ERASING ALL THE HOMELINK®
C
HANNELS
To erase the channels, follow this procedure:

1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN
position.

2. Push and hold the two outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds, or until
the HomeLink® indicator light flashes.
NOTE:Erasing all channels should only be performed
when programming HomeLink® for the first time.
Do not erase channels when programming addi -
tional buttons.
IDENTIFYING WHETHER YOU HAVE A
R
OLLING CODE OR NON-ROLLING CODE
D
EVICE
Before programming a device to one of your
HomeLink® buttons, you must determine whether
the device has a rolling code or non-rolling code.
Rolling Code Devices
To determine if your device has a rolling code, a
good indicator is its manufacturing date. Typically,
devices manufactured after 1995 have rolling
codes. A device with a rolling code will also have a
“LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the
antenna is attached to the device. The button may not be immediately visible when looking at the
device. The name and color of the button may vary
slightly by manufacturer.
NOTE:The “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button is not the button
you normally use to operate the device.
Non-rolling Code Devices
Most devices manufactured before 1995 will not
have a rolling code. These devices will also not
have a “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® TO A
G
ARAGE DOOR OPENER
To program any of the HomeLink® buttons to
activate your garage door opener motor, proceed
as follows:
NOTE:All HomeLink® buttons are programmed using this
procedure. You do not need to erase all channels
when programming additional buttons.

1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN
position.

2. Place the garage door opener transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the
HomeLink® button you wish to program, while
keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.

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3. Push and hold the HomeLink® button you
want to program while you push and hold the
garage door opener transmitter button you are
trying to replicate.
4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the HomeLink® indicator light. The HomeLink®
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.
Once this happens, release both buttons.
NOTE:Make sure the garage door opener motor is
plugged in before moving on to the rolling code/
non-rolling code final steps.
Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps
NOTE:You have 30 seconds in which to initiate rolling
code final step 2, after completing rolling code
final step 1.

1. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAIN”
button. This can usually be found where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to the
garage door opener motor. Firmly push and
release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.

2. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed HomeLink® button three times
(holding the button for two seconds each
time). If the garage door opener motor
operates, programming is complete. 3. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to
confirm that the garage door opener motor
operates. If the garage door opener motor
does not operate, repeat the final steps for the
rolling code procedure.
Non-Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps

1. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the HomeLink® indicator
light. If the HomeLink® indicator light stays
on constantly, programming is complete.

2. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to confirm that the garage door opener motor
operates. If the garage door opener motor
does not operate, repeat the steps from the
beginning.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK® TO A
M
ISCELLANEOUS DEVICE
The procedure on how to program HomeLink® to a
miscellaneous device follows the same procedure
as programming to a garage door opener
Ú page 54. Be sure to determine if the device has
a rolling code, or non-rolling code before beginning
the programming process.
NOTE:Canadian Radio Frequency (RF) laws require trans -
mitter signals to time-out (or quit) after several
seconds of transmission, which may not be long
enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some
U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in the
same manner. The procedure may need to be
performed multiple times to successfully pair the
device to your HomeLink® buttons.
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if
people or pets are in the path of the door or
gate.
Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or
confined area while programming the trans -
ceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon monoxide is poisonous
when inhaled and can cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
WARNING!
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56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE
H
OMELINK® BUTTON
To reprogram a single HomeLink® button that has
been previously trained, without erasing all the
channels, proceed as follows. Be sure to
determine whether the new device you want to
program the HomeLink® button to has a rolling
code, or non-rolling code.

1. Place the ignition to the ON/RUN position,
without starting the engine.

2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button until the HomeLink® indicator light begins to
flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the
button.
3. Without releasing the button , proceed with
Step 2 in “Programming HomeLink® To A
Garage Door Opener” and follow all remaining
steps.
CANADIAN/GATE OPERATOR
P
ROGRAMMING
For programming transmitters in Canada/United
States that require the transmitter signals to
“time-out” after several seconds of transmission:
Canadian Radio Frequency (RF) laws require
transmitter signals to time-out (or quit) after
several seconds of transmission, which may not be
long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law,
some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out
in the same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the
cycling process to prevent possible overheating of
the garage door or gate motor.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™,
place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Make
sure while programming HomeLink® with the
engine on that your vehicle is outside of your
garage, or that the garage door remains open at all
times.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches
(3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button
you wish to program while keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light in view.
3. Continue to push and hold the HomeLink® button while you push and release (cycle) your
hand-held transmitter every two seconds until
HomeLink® has successfully accepted the
frequency signal. The indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly when fully trained.
4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is
programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds or
longer in rare cases. The garage door may
open and close while you are programming. 5. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink®
button and observe the indicator light.
NOTE:
If the indicator light stays on constantly,
programming is complete and the garage
door/device should activate when the
HomeLink® button is pushed.
To program the two remaining HomeLink®
buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button. DO NOT erase the chan -
nels.
If you unplugged the garage door opener/device
for programming, plug it back in at this time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously
trained, follow these steps:

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20
seconds. Do not release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” Step
2 and follow all remaining steps.

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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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