JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2015 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

•Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered Door Open
•Off Road 2 Watch For Clearance
•Entry/Exit Watch For Clearance
•Air Suspension Temporarily Disabled For jacking And
Tire Change
•Battery Low Start Engine To Change Ride Height
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
DID White Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Cruise Ready
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
Cruise Control system is ready to be activated.
•Hill Descent
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the Hill
Descent system is activated.
•Selec — Speed
This telltale will turn on to indicate that the
Selec-Speed is activated.
•Adaptive Cruise Control Ready and Adaptive Cruise
Control Set
•This telltale will turn on to indicate that the ACC is
ready and has been set to the desired speed.
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DID Amber Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Low Fuel Telltale
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
•Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
•Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates that the transmission
fluid temperature is running hot. This may
occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light
turns off.
•Service Forward Collision Warming — If Equipped
This light warns the driver of a potential colli-
sion with the vehicle in front and prompts the
driver to take action in order to avoid the
collision. For further information, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Service Adaptive Cruise Control — If Equipped
This light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle.”
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•Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)
This light will turn on when the ABS system is
not functioning and service is required. If the
ABS light is on the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible.
•Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
This light will turn on when certain conditions
exist. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several driving cycles.
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in
the ESC system.
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) is off.
DID Red Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that one or
more doors may be ajar.
•Oil Pressure Warning Light
This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut
off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound
when this light turns on.
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Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
•Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is
high. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible.
•Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
•Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The
light will come on when the ignition is first
turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho-
rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is
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required. You may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
•Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proachesH,this indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound after reaching a set threshold. Further
overheating will cause the temperature gauge to passH,
a continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
to cool.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for more information.
•Electric Power Steering Malfunction – If Equipped
This telltale is on when the Electric Power
Steering is not operating and needs service.
•Liftgate Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that liftgate
may be ajar.
•Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately
15 seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is
arming.
•Seat Belt Reminder Light
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15
seconds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming.
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•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. Refer to “Oc-
cupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” of your owners manual for further
information.
DID Green Telltales
•Electronic Speed Control SET
This telltale will illuminate green when the elec-
tronic speed control is SET. For further informa-
tion, refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
•Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
DID Selectable Menu Items
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu icon/title is highlighted in
the DID.
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Speedometer
Push and release the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to toggle between the Speedometer dis-
play type (Analog or Digital).
MPH To km/h
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button
until the MPH to km/h icon is highlighted in the
DID. Push and release the OK button to change
the display between MPH or km/h.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Vehicle Info icon/title is high-
lighted in the DID. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button and Coolant Temp will be dis-
played. Push and release the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
button to scroll through the information submenus and
push and release the OK button to select or reset the
following resettable submenus:
Tire Pressure
Press and release the Left or Right arrow button until
“Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the DID.
If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the
ICON.
Analog
Speedometer
Digital
Speedometer
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If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To
XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire
pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the
pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different
color than the other tire pressure values.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service Tire
Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire Pressure is an information only function and cannot
be reset.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
under “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Transmission Temperature
•Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Oil Temperature
•Displays the actual oil temperature
Oil Pressure
•Displays the actual oil pressure.
Oil Life
Battery Voltage
Engine Hours
•Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Terrain — If Equipped
Push and release the UP or DOWN
arrow button until the Terrain display
icon/title is highlighted in the DID.
Push and release the RIGHT arrow
button to display the Selec-Terrain, Air
Suspension, Drivetrain, and Wheel
Articulation.
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Driver Assist — If Equipped
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Driver Assist display icon/title
is highlighted in the DID. For further informa-
tion, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
— If Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
Fuel Economy
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Fuel Economy Menu icon/title
is highlighted. Push and hold theRIGHT
arrow button to reset feature.
•Range
•Current MPG or L/100 km
•Average MPG or L/100 km
Trip
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow
button until the Trip icon/title is highlighted in
the DID, then toggle left or right to select Trip
A or Trip B.
The Trip A and Trip B information will display the
following:
•Distance mi
•Average Fuel Economy
•Elapsed Time
Hold theOKbutton to reset all the information.
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Audio
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Audio Menu icon/title is high-
lighted in the DID.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Messages Menu icon/title is
highlighted in the DID. This feature shows the
number of stored warning messages. Pushing
the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the
stored messages are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Screen Setup Menu icon/title
is highlighted in the DID. Push and release the
OK button to enter the submenus and follow
the prompts on the screen as needed. The Screen Setup
feature allows you to change what information is dis-
played in the instrument cluster as well as the location
that information is displayed.
Speed Warning — If Equipped
Push and release theUPorDOWNarrow button until
the Speed Warning displays in the DID, then push and
release OK to enter speed warning. UseUPorDOWN
arrow to select a desired speed, then push and release OK
to set the speed. The Manual Speed Assist (MSA) Speed
Warning telltale will display in the DID, and a chime will
sound with a pop up warning message when the set
speed is exceeded.
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