Hood; Opening The Hood - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe 2023 Owner's Manual

Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result
in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will
disable and the sunroof must be closed in
Manual Mode.
Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up
to approximately 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:
Ignition Off timing is programmable through the
Uconnect system Ú page 214.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to
clean the glass panel. Periodically check for and
clear out any debris that may have collected in
the tracks.

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WARNING!
Always place the ignition in the OFF position
before opening the hood. If the ignition is in the
RUN position and the Propulsion System is
active when the hood is opened, the engine
could automatically start, and persons not clear
of the vehicle could be injured by the engine's
moving parts.
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located at the bottom of
the driver's side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
2. Reach under the hood from outside the
vehicle, move the safety latch to the left and
lift the hood.
Safety Latch Location
NOTE:
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector

must be in PARK.
Electric drive mode will not be available while

the hood is open. A message will show in the
instrument cluster display to alert the driver.
If the vehicle was actively charging the high

voltage battery when the hood was opened, the
vehicle will stop charging until the hood is
closed.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.

Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper

arms are not in motion and not in the lifted
position.
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