Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for 2014 Grand Cherokee:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

User Guide
2014
Grand Cherokee
Includes SRT

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee

  • Page 1 User Guide 2014 Grand Cherokee Includes SRT...
  • Page 2 Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Jeep is a registered trademark of ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ..117 UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER (HomeLink ® ) ....118 GROUP LLC .
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING VERSION ....176 IMPAIRED ....206 FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES –...
  • Page 5: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essen- tials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution. WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
  • Page 7 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.
  • Page 8: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Headlight Switch pg. 31 2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 116 3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 32 4. Instrument Cluster pg. 9 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8 6.
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 9. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 41 10. SWITCH PANEL • ParkSense pg. 44 ® • Forward Collision Warning pg. 36 • ECO On pg. 40 • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 152 11. Electronic Shifter pg. 39 12.
  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light ** - Oil Pressure Warning Light ** - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light ** - Air Bag Warning Light ** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light...
  • Page 11 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators -Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator * - Park/Headlight ON Indicator * - Vehicle Security Indicator * - Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator - Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator - Hill Descent Control Indicator * - Door Ajar Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator *...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Push the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • Push the UNLOCK button once to un- lock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.
  • Page 13: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED REMOTE START • Push the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off. • To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically, then push the START/STOP button.
  • Page 14: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    GETTING STARTED KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push of a button.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Push” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” is pro- grammed only the liftgate will unlock when you push the liftgate button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Push”...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Engine Starting/Stopping Starting Perform the following starting procedure with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- mitter inside the vehicle: 1. Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL. 2. While pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
  • Page 17: Vehicle Security Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position. • Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
  • Page 18: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED SEAT BELT Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
  • Page 19: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment.
  • Page 20: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren • Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. • The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors NOTE: Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED 5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step. 6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
  • Page 24: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED Power Lumbar • Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar sup- port. • Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support. Memory Seat The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions (excluding lumbar position), driver's outside mirror, tilt/telescoping steering column...
  • Page 26 GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release it when the seat is at the de- sired position. Then, using body pres- sure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjust- ers have latched.
  • Page 27 GETTING STARTED Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. • Pull up on the recliner lever to fold down the seatback. CAUTION! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls.
  • Page 28: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS 60/40 Split Rear Seat To Lower Rear Seatback • With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull upward on the release lever and fold the rear seatback down. To Raise Rear Seatback • Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place.
  • Page 29 GETTING STARTED Front Ventilated Seats Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and pull air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures. There are two ventilated seat soft-keys that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently.
  • Page 30: Heated Steering Wheel

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
  • Page 31: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • Push the handle down to unlock the steering column. • To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.
  • Page 32: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
  • Page 33: Headlight Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel, to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights...
  • Page 34: Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. High Beam Operation • Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.
  • Page 35: Automatic Dimming Mirrors

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Rain Sensing Wipers This feature senses moisture on the vehicles windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. • Rotate the end of the lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.
  • Page 36 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET+ or SET- button to set a desired speed. Once a speed has been set a message CRUISE CONTROL SET TO MPH/KM will appear indicating what speed was set. An indicator CRUISE will also appear and stay on in the instrument cluster when the speed is set.
  • Page 37: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Resume • To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES button and release. Cancel • Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory. •...
  • Page 38 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Distance Setting (ACC Only) The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between four bars (longest), three bars (long), two bars (medium) and one bar (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead.
  • Page 39 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Changing FCW Status The FCW feature has three settings and can be changed within the Uconnect ® System Screen: • Far • Near • Off NOTE: The FCW and active braking settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.
  • Page 40 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • If FCW is set to “Off”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed in the EVIC. • Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.
  • Page 41: Electronic Shifter

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC SHIFTER Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel efficient 8 speed transmission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a conventional shifter. Instead, the shift lever is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward, always returning to the center position after each gear is selected.
  • Page 42: Paddle Shift Mode

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPORT Mode • To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “S” is displayed in the EVIC. • To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
  • Page 43: Automatic Climate Controls With Touchscreen

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH TOUCHSCREEN Touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls Uconnect® 5.0...
  • Page 44 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect® 8.4...
  • Page 45 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Climate Control Knobs • Press the AUTO button or AUTO soft-key. • Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for the driver or passenger. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...
  • Page 46: Parksense® Front And Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SYNC Temperature Soft-Key • Touch the “SYNC” soft-key on the Uconnect ® radio to control the driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. Touch the “SYNC” soft-key a second time to control the temperatures individually. Air Recirculation • Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...
  • Page 47: Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning The ParkSense® Sensors If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), clean the ParkSense ® sensors with water, car wash soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.
  • Page 48: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express Open • Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically. Manual Open •...
  • Page 49 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE The CommandView sunroof with power shade switch is located on the overhead ® console. NOTE: The CommandView ® sunroof switches function exactly the same as the power sunroof. Refer to “Opening Sunroof, Venting Sunroof and Closing Sunroof”...
  • Page 50 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Closing Power Shade Express • Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the shade will close automatically from any position. Manual • To close the shade, press and hold the switch in the forward position. NOTE: Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the shade will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pushed and held forward again.
  • Page 51: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not let children play with the sunroof. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™...
  • Page 52: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect Phone Button pg. 107 ® 2. Uconnect Voice Command Button pg. 73 ® 3. Phone Hang Up Button pg. 107 4. Steering Wheel Audio control (Right) pg. 116 5. Steering Wheel Audio control (Left) pg. 116 6.
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS 8. Emergency 911 Button pg. 60 9. Uconnect Radio pg. 52 ® 10. Uconnect ® Radio Screen Off Button 11. Uconnect ® Radio Back Button 12. Tune/Scroll Knob/Browse/Enter Button 13. Media Hub: Audio Jack, USB Port, and SD Card Slot (located inside front console) pg.
  • Page 54: Identifying Your Radio

    ELECTRONICS IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Uconnect® 5.0 • 5” Touchscreen • Three hard-keys on either side of the display Uconnect® 5.0 Uconnect® 8.4A • 8.4” Touchscreen • Climate soft-key in lower menu bar Uconnect® 8.4A...
  • Page 55: Uconnect® Access (If Equipped - Available On Uconnect® 8.4A And Uconnect® 8.4An)

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 8.4AN • 8.4” Touchscreen • Climate soft-key in lower menu bar Uconnect® 8.4AN Uconnect® Access (If Equipped — Available On Uconnect® 8.4A And Uconnect® 8.4AN) WARNING! ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibility and assume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect features ®...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect ® System. 1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST Button is used for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect ® Care. The 9-1-1 Button connects you to emergency services. NOTE: Vehicles sold in Canada and Mexico DO NOT have 9-1-1 Call system capabilities.
  • Page 57 ELECTRONICS 3. The Uconnect ® Access Registration App will open and display step-by-step instructions to start your registration. 4. Enter your email address into the radio touchscreen. 5. A message will display on the touchscreen indicating your email submission was accepted.
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS Download The Uconnect® Access App If you own a compatible Apple or Android ® powered device, the Uconnect Access App allows you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your horn and lights from virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within the United States and have network coverage).
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Renewing Subscriptions And Purchasing Wifi (Uconnect® 8.4A And 8.4AN Only, U.S. 48 Contiguous States And Alaska) Subscriptions and WiFi can be purchased from the Uconnect ® Store within your vehicle, and online at Mopar Owner Connect. If you need help press the ASSIST button on the rearview mirror, then select Uconnect ®...
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Using Uconnect® Access Getting Started With Apps Applications (Apps) and features in your Uconnect ® Access system deliver services that are customized for the driver and are certified by Chrysler Group, LLC. Two different types are: 1. Built-In Features — use the built-in 3G Cellular Network on your Uconnect 8.4A ®...
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS Maintaining Your Uconnect® Access Account Reinstalling An App (Uconnect® 8.4A And 8.4AN Only) You can easily correct many Application related issues you may be experiencing by resetting the App back to the factory setting. From the vehicle’s radio touchscreen, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS Built-In Features (Uconnect® 8.4A And 8.4AN Only) 1. Assist Call – The rear view mirror contains an ASSIST push button which (once registered) automatically connects the vehicle occupants to one of these pre- defined destinations for immediate support: • Roadside Assistance Call — If you get a flat tire, or need a tow, you’ll be connected to someone who can help anytime.
  • Page 63 ELECTRONICS 4. Yelp® — Customers have the ability to search for nearby destinations or a point of interest (POI) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example, “Italian restaurant”). Searching can be done by voice or using the touchscreen keypad.
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Remote Start — This feature provides the ability to start the engine on your vehicle, without the keys and from virtually any distance. You can send a request to your vehicle in one of two ways: 1. Using the Uconnect ®...
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS To use this feature after the Uconnect ® Access App is downloaded, login using your user name and Uconnect ® Security PIN. You can set-up notifications for your account to receive an email or text (SMS) message every time a command is sent. Login to Mopar Owner Connect (moparownerconnect.com) and click on Edit Profile to manage Uconnect ®...
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS Sample Commands For Voice Text Reply And Voice Texting Example Command Action Send a message to specific contact in “Text John Smith” address book Send 123 - 456 - 7890 a message from “Text 123 - 456 - 7890” your phonebook See recent text messages listed by “Show messages”...
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS • A green indicator next to the words Via Mobile will show when it is ready to provide data to the radio (a blue indicator when data is being sent). A red indicator means that it is not ready to provide data. Each time you want to use a Via Mobile app in your vehicle, the Uconnect Access App must be running on your smartphone and the smartphone must be paired via Bluetooth...
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS If equipped, the Via Mobile apps can be found by selecting the “Apps” soft-key in the lower right corner of the radio touchscreen. Via Mobile apps are listed under the “All Apps” tab. The words “Via Mobile” will appear after the app name indicating it is a Via Mobile app.
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS Determine If Your Vehicle Is Via Mobile-Enabled To see if your Uconnect 8.4A or 8.4AN system is equipped with Via Mobile, press ® the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then press the “All Apps” tab on the left side of the touchscreen.
  • Page 70: Uconnect ® 5.0

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 5.0 Setting The Time 1. Press the “MORE” hard-key on the right side of the display, next press the “Settings” soft-key and then the “Time” soft-key. OR Press the “Settings” hard-key on the right side of the display, then press the “Clock” soft-key. The Time setting screen is displayed and the clock can be adjusted as described in the following procedure.
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS Equalizer, Balance And Fade 1. Press the SETTINGS hard-key on the right side of the unit. 2. Then scroll down and press the “Audio” soft-key to get to the Audio menu. 3. The Audio Menu shows the following options for you to customize your audio settings.
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels • Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio , every MLB and NHL...
  • Page 73 ELECTRONICS USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth® Operation USB/iPod® • USB/iPod Mode is entered by either inserting a USB Jump Drive or iPod cable ® ® into the USB port or by touching the “Media” hard-key located left of the display. Once in Media Mode, touch the “Source” soft-key and select USB/iPod ®...
  • Page 74 ELECTRONICS Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®) • Once your Uconnect ® system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system can announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio system. You can reply to the message using Voice Recognition, by selecting, or saying one of the 18 pre-defined messages.
  • Page 75 ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE Uconnect® 5.0 Voice Command Quick Reference • If the Uconnect ® Voice Command button exists on your steering wheel, you have the Voice Command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The Voice Command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the road.
  • Page 76 ELECTRONICS Steering Wheel Buttons • You can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the VR or Phone Pick Up button on your steering wheel. Steering Wheel Buttons to Radio Mode Media Mode Phone Mode Press: Uconnect ®...
  • Page 77 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: MEDIA “Browse” (show) “artist” (albums, music) Media Devices Control (Functionality is “Show paired phones” (devices) dependent on compatibility between de- “Play song – Maple Leaf Rag” (artist - Scott Joplin, genre - rock, album - Rag- vices and radio) time Favorites) PHONE...
  • Page 78: Uconnect® 8.4A

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 8.4A Uconnect® 8.4A AT A GLANCE Displaying The Time • If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the “Settings” soft-key or the “Apps” soft-key and then the “Settings” soft-key. In the Settings list, touch the “Clock”...
  • Page 79 ELECTRONICS Audio Settings • Touch of the “Audio” soft-key to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust Balance\Fade, Equalizer, and Speed Adjusted Volume. • You can return to the Radio screen by touching the X located at the top right. Balance/Fade •...
  • Page 80 ELECTRONICS RADIO • To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting Radio Stations • Touch the desired radio band (AM, FM or SXM) soft-key. Seek Up/Seek Down • Touch the Seek arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations.
  • Page 81 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM PREMIER OVER 160 CHANNELS • Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio , every MLB and NHL...
  • Page 82 ELECTRONICS Browse • Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone, Weather and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list. Browse Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Description Shows the channel listing. Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
  • Page 83 ELECTRONICS service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI.
  • Page 84 ELECTRONICS • When connected, the iPod ® /compatible USB device can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents. • The iPod ® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific device).
  • Page 85 ELECTRONICS iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS • The iPod /CD/AUX controls are accessed by touching the desired soft-key dis- ® played on the side of the screen and choose between Disc, AUX, iPod , Bluetooth ® ® or SD Card. NOTE: Uconnect ® will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when some- thing is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 86 ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION (DEALER-ACTIVATED OPTION) • Your Uconnect ® 8.4A is “Navigation-Ready”, and can be equipped with Naviga- tion at an extra cost. See your dealer for details. • The information in this section is only applicable if the feature has been equipped. If equipped, you will see a Nav soft-key at the bottom of the touchscreen.
  • Page 87 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Spelling The Name • From the Main Navigation Menu touch the “Where to?” soft-key, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key and then touch the “Spell” Name soft-key. • Enter the name of your destination. • Touch the “List” soft-key. •...
  • Page 88 ELECTRONICS Go Home • A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “Go Home” soft-key. • Your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated.
  • Page 89 ELECTRONICS Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling) • If the Uconnect ® Phone Button exists on your steering wheel, then you have the Uconnect ® Phone features. • The Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communica- ® tions system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section). •...
  • Page 90 ELECTRONICS Select The Mobile Phone's Priority Level • When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this phone the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within range.
  • Page 91 ELECTRONICS Phonebook • Uconnect ® radios automatically downloads your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Entries are updated each time that the phone is connected. If your phone book entries do not appear, check the settings on your phone.
  • Page 92 ELECTRONICS Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®) • Once your Uconnect ® system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system can announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio system. You can reply to the message using Voice Recognition, by selecting, or saying one of the 18 pre-defined messages.
  • Page 93 ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE Uconnect® 8.4A Voice Command Quick Reference • If the Uconnect ® Voice Command button exists on your steering wheel, you have the Voice Command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The Voice Command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the road.
  • Page 94 ELECTRONICS Steering Wheel Buttons • You can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the VR or Phone Pick Up button on your steering wheel. Steering Wheel Radio Media Climate Phone Buttons to Navigation APPS Mode Mode Controls Mode...
  • Page 95 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Examples – Uconnect® 8.4A While In: Voice Command Example: GENERAL “Go to Radio” (Media, Climate, Naviga- tion, Phone, Apps) – Settings, and Con- trols are not Voice Command accessible “Cancel” “Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “Repeat”...
  • Page 96 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: PHONE “Dial 123-456-7890” (phone number) “Call John Smith mobile” (home, office, Call Initiation (Requires that phone has other) been Bluetooth ® paired with radio “Redial” “Show outgoing” (recent) “calls” “Search for John Smith” (any contact Call Management name in address book) “Show (display list) contacts”...
  • Page 97: Uconnect® 8.4An

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect® 8.4AN Uconnect® 8.4AN AT A GLANCE Displaying The Time • If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the “Controls” soft-key or the “Apps” soft-key, then the “Settings” soft-key. In the Settings list, touch the “Clock”...
  • Page 98 ELECTRONICS Audio Settings • Touch the “Audio” soft-key to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust Balance\Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume. • You can return to the Radio screen by touching the X located at the top right. Balance/Fade •...
  • Page 99 ELECTRONICS RADIO • To access the Radio mode, touch the “Radio” soft-key at the lower left of the screen. Selecting Radio Stations • Touch the desired radio band (AM, FM or SXM) soft-key. Seek Up/Seek Down • Touch the “Seek” arrow soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations.
  • Page 100 ELECTRONICS Store Radio Presets • Your radio can store 36 total preset stations, 12 presets per band (AM, FM and SXM). They are shown at the top of your radio screen. To see the 12 preset stations per band, press the arrow soft-key at the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six presets.
  • Page 101 ELECTRONICS Jump • Automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you the option to switch to that channel. Touch “Jump” to activate the feature. After listening to Traffic and Weather, touch “Jump” again to return to the previous channel.
  • Page 102 ELECTRONICS Replay • Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current SiriusXM channel. Replay Option Option Description Play/Pause Touch to Pause content playback. Touch Pause/Play again to resume playback. Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Touch and hold to rewind continuously, then release to begin playing content at that point.
  • Page 103 ELECTRONICS MEDIA HUB – PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES • There are many ways to play music from iPod ® /MP3 players or USB devices through your vehicle's sound system. Audio Jack (AUX) • The AUX allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod ®...
  • Page 104 ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • If equipped with Uconnect Voice Command, your Bluetooth -equipped iPod ® ® ® devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 105 ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION • Touch the “Nav” soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system. Changing The Navigation Voice Prompt Volume 1. Touch the “Settings” soft-key. 2. In the Settings menu, touch the “Guidance” soft-key. 3. In the Guidance menu, adjust the Nav Volume by touching the + or – Nav Volume Adjustment soft-keys.
  • Page 106 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Spelling The Name • From the Main Navigation Menu touch the “Where to?” soft-key, touch the “Points of Interest” soft-key, then touch the “Spell Name” soft-key. • Enter the name of your destination. • Touch the “List” soft-key. •...
  • Page 107 ELECTRONICS Go Home • A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, touch the “Where To?” soft-key, then touch the “Go Home” soft-key. • Your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated.
  • Page 108 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM TRAFFIC (US Market Only) Don't Drive Through Traffic. Drive Around It. Avoid congestion before you reach it. By enhancing your vehicle's navigation system with the ability to see detailed traffic information, you can pinpoint traffic incidents, determine average traffic speed and estimate travel time along your route. Since the service is integrated with a vehicle's navigation system, SiriusXM Traffic can help drivers pick the fastest route based on traffic conditions.
  • Page 109 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Travel Link is only available in the United States. Fuel Prices Check local gas and diesel prices in your area and route to the station of your choice. Movie Listings Check local movie theatres and listings in your area and route to the theater of your choice.
  • Page 110 ELECTRONICS Start Pairing Procedure On Mobile Phone • Search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. This is ® usually within Settings or Options under “Bluetooth.” See your mobile phone’s manual for details. • When your phone finds the system, select “Uconnect” as the paired device. You may be prompted by your phone to download the phonebook.
  • Page 111 ELECTRONICS Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle • During an on-going call, press the “Transfer” button on the touchscreen on the Phone main screen to transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle. Common Phone Commands (Examples) • “Call John Smith” •...
  • Page 112 ELECTRONICS Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone®) • Once your Uconnect ® system is paired with a compatible mobile device, the system can announce a new incoming text message, and read it to your over the vehicle audio system. You can reply to the message using Voice Recognition, by selecting, or saying one of the 18 pre-defined messages.
  • Page 113 ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND QUICK REFERENCE Uconnect® 8.4AN Voice Command Quick Reference • If the Uconnect ® Voice Command button exists on your steering wheel, you have the Voice Command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The Voice Command feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the road.
  • Page 114 ELECTRONICS Steering Wheel Buttons • You can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the VR or Phone Pick Up button on your steering wheel. Steering Wheel Radio Media Climate Phone Navigation APPS Buttons to Mode Mode Controls Mode...
  • Page 115 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Examples – Uconnect® 8.4AN While In: Voice Command Example: GENERAL “Go to Radio” (Media, Climate, Naviga- tion, Phone, Apps) – Settings, and Con- trols are not Voice Command accessible “Cancel” “Help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “Repeat”...
  • Page 116 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: NAVIGATION “Navigate to” (Destination) 123 Any Street, Any town, Any State (any full ad- dress) “Go Home” – destination previously de- Destination Selection & View fined by driver “Repeat guidance” – hear the last naviga- tion prompt “Cancel Route”...
  • Page 117 ELECTRONICS While In: Voice Command Example: PHONE Forward one of 18 pre-defined SMS mes- sages to incoming calls/text messages: “Yes.” “No.” “Okay.” Voice Text Reply (Radio audibly recognizes “I can’t talk right now.” these 18 pre-defined SMS messages as “Call me.” you speak) “I’ll call you later.”...
  • Page 118: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to in- crease or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SXM.
  • Page 119: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “– –” until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “–...
  • Page 120: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink )

    ELECTRONICS EVIC Reconfigurable Screen Setup The following settings allow you to change what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location that information is displayed. Trip A • Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in the EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Trip B).
  • Page 121 ELECTRONICS Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin program- ming. For efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency 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 ®...
  • Page 122 ELECTRONICS 6. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink ® button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. NOTE: If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training.
  • Page 123: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS 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 transceiver.
  • Page 124: Power Outlets

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS The front power outlet is located inside the center storage bin of the instrument panel. Push inward on the storage lid to open the compartment and gain access to this power outlet. A second front power outlet is located inside the center console.
  • Page 125 ELECTRONICS • The rear cargo power outlet can be switched to “battery” powered all the time by switching the power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse in the fuse panel.
  • Page 126: Off-Road Capabilities (4Wd Operation)

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION) QUADRA-TRAC I® FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Quadra-Trac I® Operating Instructions/Precautions — 3.6L Only The Quadra-Trac I is a single-speed (HI range only) transfer case, which provides ® convenient full-time four-wheel drive. No driver interaction is required. The Brake Traction Control (BTC) System, which combines standard ABS and Traction Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is slipping to allow additional torque transfer to wheels with traction.
  • Page 127 OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION) Shifting Procedures 4WD HI To 4WD LOW With the vehicle at speeds of 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h), the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position or the engine running, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and press the “4WD LOW”...
  • Page 128: Selec-Terrain

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION) 7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. Repeat these Steps 1 through 5 to shift out of NEUTRAL. SELEC-TERRAIN™ Selec-Terrain™ combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance for all terrains.
  • Page 129: Quadra-Lift

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION) QUADRA-LIFT™ The Quadra-Lift™ air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button. Quadra-Lift™ is available with both Quadra-Trac II ®...
  • Page 130 OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION) • Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately 1.28 in (32.5 mm) – This is the primary position for all off-road driving until OR2 is needed. A smoother and more comfortable ride will result. Press the “Up” button once from the NRH position while the vehicle speed is below 38 mph (61 km/h).
  • Page 131: Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent Control/Selec Speed Control

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES (4WD OPERATION) NOTE: When ECO Mode is enabled the air suspension system lowers the vehicle to Aero mode when the vehicle speed is between 52 mph (84 km/h) and 56 mph (90 km/h) for 20 seconds or goes above 56 mph (90 km/h). The vehicle will exit Aero mode if the vehicle speed remains between 20 mph (32 km/h) and 25 mph (40 km/h) for 20 seconds or if the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h).
  • Page 132: Utility

    UTILITY...
  • Page 133: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheel OFF the Two-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive Towing Condition Ground Models Models See Instructions • Transmission in PARK NOT ALLOWED Flat Tow NONE • Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N) •...
  • Page 134 UTILITY 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for towing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. CAUTION! Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 135 UTILITY 6. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N) light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button. 7. Shift the transmission into REVERSE. 8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
  • Page 136 UTILITY CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in NEUTRAL (N) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N) Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for normal usage: 1.
  • Page 137: Srt

    PADDLE SHIFT MODE Paddle Shift Mode is a driver-interactive transmission feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. Paddle Shift Mode allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
  • Page 138: Selec-Track

    • The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • Avoid using speed control when Paddle Shift mode is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when Paddle Shift Mode is engaged. • To disengage Paddle Shift Mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle until “D”...
  • Page 139: Srt Performance Features

    SRT PERFORMANCE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) The EVIC can be used to program the following Performance Features. • To access, press and release either the UP or DOWN arrow button until “SRT” appears in the EVIC, then press and release the RIGHT arrow button to cycle through the features.
  • Page 140 Digital Speedometer When selected, this screen displays vehicle speed and records top speed. WARNING! Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law.
  • Page 141 Gauges 1 • Oil Temperature • Oil Pressure • Battery Voltage Gauges 2 • Coolant Temperature • Oil Temperature • Transmission Temperature • Intake Air Temperature • Oil Pressure • Battery Voltage Engine When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values.
  • Page 142: Summer/Three-Season Tires

    SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES • This vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both wet and dry conditions. • Summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. • Summer tires have significantly reduced grip in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) •...
  • Page 143: Diesel

    DIESEL DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The diesel engine does not require a break-in period due to its construction. Normal operation is allowed, providing the following recommendations are followed: • Warm up the engine before placing it under load. • Do not operate the engine at idle for prolonged periods. •...
  • Page 144 DIESEL 6. Check that the oil pressure warning light has turned off. 7. Release the parking brake. NOTE: A delay of the start-up can be as long as five seconds under very cold conditions. The "Wait to Start" telltale will be illuminated during the pre-heat process and the start will commence upon the telltale going out.
  • Page 145: Diesel Fuel Filters/Water Separator

    DIESEL DIESEL FUEL FILTERS/WATER SEPARATOR Draining Fuel/Water Separator If the “Water in Fuel” indicator light is illuminated and an audible chime is heard five times, you should stop the engine and drain the water from the sepa- rator. The best access to this water drain valve is from under the vehicle.
  • Page 146: Exhaust Regeneration

    DIESEL CAUTION! • Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces. Drain the filter into an appropriate container. • Do not prefill the fuel filter when installing a new fuel filter. There is a possibility debris could be introduced into the fuel filter during this action. It is best to install the filter dry and allow the in-tank lift pump to prime the fuel system.
  • Page 147: Diesel Exhaust Fluid

    DIESEL Exhaust Service Required — See Dealer Now This message indicates regeneration has been disabled due to a system malfunction. The Powertrain control Module (PCM) will register a fault code and the instrument panel will display the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). CAUTION! See your authorized dealer, as damage to the exhaust system could occur soon with continued operation.
  • Page 148 DIESEL System Overview This vehicle is equipped with a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) injection system and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst to meet the emission requirements. The DEF injection system consists of the following components: • DEF tank • DEF pump •...
  • Page 149 DIESEL NOTE: • Driving conditions (altitude, vehicle speed, load, etc.) will effect the amount of DEF that is used in your vehicle. • Since DEF will begin to freeze at 12°F (-11°C), your vehicle is equipped with an automatic DEF heating system. This allows the DEF injection system to operate properly at temperatures below 12°F (-11°C).
  • Page 150 DIESEL Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fault Warning Messages There are different messages which are displayed if the vehicle detects that the DEF system has been filled with a fluid other than DEF, has experienced component failures, or when tampering has been detected. When the DEF system needs to be serviced the following warnings will display: •...
  • Page 151: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 152 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
  • Page 153 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system.
  • Page 154 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
  • Page 155 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
  • Page 156 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Air Bag Warning Light This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 157 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Transmission Temperature Warning Light This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
  • Page 158 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming. The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
  • Page 159: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action: • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
  • Page 160: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Run Flat Tires — SRT Only This vehicle is equipped with “run flat” tires. Run flat tires allow the vehicle to be driven approximately 50 miles (80km) at 55 mph (88km/h). Tire service should be obtained to avoid prolonged run flat feature usage.
  • Page 161 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery surfaces. 2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever into PARK. 5.
  • Page 162 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools. 4. For the front axle, place the jack on the body flange just behind the front tire as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding.
  • Page 163 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is fully engaged. 5. For a rear tire, place the jack in the slot on the rear tie-down bracket, just forward of the rear tire (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
  • Page 164 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
  • Page 165 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Do not attempt to raise vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. • Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
  • Page 166: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BATTERY LOCATION The battery in your vehicle is located under the passenger's front seat. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump- starting. JUMP-STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 167 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the vehicle with discharged battery. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
  • Page 168: Emergency Tow Hooks

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
  • Page 169: Manual Park Release 8-Speed

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES MANUAL PARK RELEASE 8-SPEED In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available. Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release: 1.
  • Page 170 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...
  • Page 171: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.
  • Page 172: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. 2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time.
  • Page 173 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Open the fuel filler door. NOTE: In certain cold conditions, ice may pre- vent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door using the inside release button.
  • Page 174: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 175 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 176 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 177 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 178: Fluids And Capacities - Gasoline Version

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – GASOLINE VERSION Non SRT Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR ® Antifreeze/Coolant 3.6L Engine 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile For- 10.4 Quarts (9.9 Liters) mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
  • Page 179 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Use only MOPAR ® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use Automatic Transmission — the correct fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmis- sion.
  • Page 180 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR ® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile For- 6.4L Engine mula OAT (Organic Additive 16 Quarts (15.5 Liters) Technology) that meets the requirements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-12106.
  • Page 181 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR Power Steering ® Power Steering Reservoir Fluid +4, MOPAR ® — ATF+4 ® Automatic Trans- mission Fluid. We recommend you use of Fuel Selection – 25 Gallons (94 Liters) 91 octane or higher for 6.4L Engine...
  • Page 182: Fluids And Capacities - Diesel Version

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES – DIESEL VERSION Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use MOPAR ® Antifreeze/Coolant Engine Coolant – 3.0L Die- 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile For- 12 Quarts (11.4 Liters) sel Engine mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
  • Page 183 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part We recommend you use Axle Differential (Rear) – MOPAR GL-5 Synthetic ® With Electronic Limited- Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 — Slip Differential (ELSD) with friction modifier addi- tive. Axle Differential (Rear) – We recommend you use Without Electronic MOPAR...
  • Page 184 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable sup- plier in your vehicle. Fed- eral law requires that you must fuel this vehicle with Ultra Low Sulfur Highway Diesel fuel (15 ppm Sulfur maximum) and prohibits the use of Low Sulfur High- way Diesel fuel (500 ppm...
  • Page 185: Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Engine

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...
  • Page 186 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
  • Page 187 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 188 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 189 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 190 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SRT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving.
  • Page 191 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE At Each Stop For Fuel • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. • Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required. Once A Month • Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. •...
  • Page 192 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 193 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 194 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 195: Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Engine

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL ENGINE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
  • Page 196 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: • Check engine oil level • Check windshield washer fluid level • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage • Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and transmission as needed •...
  • Page 197 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 198 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 199 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — B6 To B20 Biodiesel NOTE: • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (12 875 km) or six months, whichever comes first when using Biodiesel blends greater than 5% (B5). • The owner is required to monitor mileage for B6-B20 biodiesel, the automatic oil change indicator system does not reflect the use of biofuels.
  • Page 200 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 201 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 202: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse and component may be stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
  • Page 203 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Power Inverter 115V AC - If Equipped 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate - If Equipped 10 Amp Red Daytime Running Lights 20 Amp Yellow Horn 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Port 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor - If Equipped...
  • Page 204 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Micro Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow Right Turn/Stop Lights 10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module/ Cruise Control 10 Amp Red Fuel Door 15 Amp Blue Switch Bank/Instrument Cluster 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 10 Amp Red Airbag Module...
  • Page 205: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...
  • Page 206: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR ®...
  • Page 207 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE LIGHT BULBS - Exterior Bulb Number Rear License Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) Rear Body Side Turn/Stop/Lamps 3157 P27/7W Rear Body Side Tail Lamps LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) CHMSL - Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED - (Service at Authorized Dealer) * NOTE: •...
  • Page 208: Consumer Assistance

    • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your...
  • Page 209: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 210: Mopar® Accessories

    The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Grand ®...
  • Page 211: Index

    INDEX Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Caps, Filler (Cruise Control) ...35 Fuel ....169 Adding Fuel ....170 Changing A Flat Tire .
  • Page 212 INDEX Electronic Throttle Control Warning Shifting into Transfer Case Light ... . .153, 156 Neutral (N) ... .125 Electronic Vehicle Information Center Shifting out of Transfer Case Programmable Features .
  • Page 213 INDEX Disarm The Alarm ..15 Message Center Keyless Entry ... .10 Water in Fuel ...142 Lock The Doors .
  • Page 214 INDEX Shifting out of Transfer Case SIRIUS Travel Link ..106 Neutral (N) ... .134 Spare Tire ....158 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Spark Plugs .
  • Page 215 INDEX Uconnect ® 8.4AN ...95 Water Separator Draining ..143 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ..204 Warning, Roll Over ... .4 Wind Buffeting .
  • Page 216: Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touchscreen radio? pg. 101 OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES How do I shift into different four-wheel drive selections? pg. 124 UTILITY How do I know how much I can tow with my Jeep Grand Cherokee? pg. 130...
  • Page 217 NOTES WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 149 How do I change a flat tire? pg. 158 How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 164 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 200 What type of oil do I use? pg.
  • Page 218 NOTES...
  • Page 219 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Jeep and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®...
  • Page 220: Vehicle Information

    Jeep.com Download a free Vehicle Information by visiting your application store, Keyword (Jeep Vehicle Info), or scanning the Microsoft Tag. To put U.S. Only Microsoft Tags to work for you, Get the free mobile app for your phone http://gettag.mobi use your mobile phone’s browser or App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi.

This manual is also suitable for:

2011 grand cherokee

Table of Contents