JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G SRT Owners Manual

CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders for the front seat passengers
located in the center console.
There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers
located in the fold-down center armrest.
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the right side of the
instrument panel.Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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To open the glove compartment, pull outward on the
latch and lower the glove compartment door.Door Storage
Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.
Glove CompartmentOpened Glove Compartment
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Console Features
The center console contains both an upper and a lower
storage area.To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the lid.
Door Panel StorageStorage Compartment
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Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the
lower storage compartment.Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player
located in the center console.
Storage Compartment LatchesLower Storage Compartment
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the
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console compartment lid open may result in injury in
a collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Rechargeable Flashlight
The rechargeable flashlight is mounted on the left side of
the cargo area. The flashlight snaps out of the bezel when
needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light
bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries
that recharge when snapped back into place.
Push in on the flashlight to release it.
Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — If
Equipped
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To operate the flashlight, push the switch once for high,
twice for low, and a third time to return to off.Cargo Storage Bins
There are up to four removable storage bins located in the
rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on
either side of the cargo area.
Push And ReleaseThree-Push Switch
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NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub-
woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail-
able. Two additional storage bins are located under the load
floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor
and attach the tether hook (attached to the bottom of the
load floor) to the liftgate opening.
Rear Storage BinTether Strap
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Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
NOTE:The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo. To cover the cargo area:
1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the
cargo area.
2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place.
Lower Storage Bins
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WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could
cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and
strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
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cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart-
ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken
from its mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle.
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.
Rear Cargo Cover
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WARNING!
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
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only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
• Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident,
a hook could pull loose and allow the child seat to
come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use
only the anchors provided for child seat tethers.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
• Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or
left door center pillar.
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Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
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