JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

•Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly,
taking care not to scratch or damage
them. The sensors must not be covered
with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system
not working properly. The ParkSense 
system might not detect an obstacle be-
hind or in front of the fascia/bumper, or it
could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind or in front of the fascia/
bumper.
• Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer
hitches, etc., must not be placed within
12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper
while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so
can result in the system misinterpreting a
close object as a sensor problem, caus-
ing the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYS-
TEM” message to be displayed in the
instrument cluster.CAUTION!
• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is
unable to recognize every obstacle, includ-
ing small obstacles. Parking curbs might be
temporarily detected or not detected at all.
Obstacles located above or below the sen-
sors will not be detected when they are in
close proximity.
• The vehicle must be driven slowly when
using ParkSense in order to be able to
stop in time when an obstacle is detected.
When backing up, it is recommended that
the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using ParkSense .WARNING!
• Drivers must be careful when backing up
even when using the ParkSense Park
Assist System. Always check carefully be-
hind your vehicle, look behind you, and be
sure to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and blind
spots before backing up. You are respon-
sible for safety and must continue to pay
attention to your surroundings. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Before using the ParkSense Park Assist
System, it is strongly recommended that
the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is
disconnected from the vehicle when the
vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do
so can result in injury or damage to ve-
hicles or obstacles because the hitch ball
will be much closer to the obstacle than the
rear fascia when the warning display turns
on the single flashing arc and sounds the
continuous tone. Also, the sensors could
detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem-
bly, depending on its size and shape, giving
a false indication that an obstacle is behind
the vehicle.PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP
CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Park-
View Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to
see an on-screen image of the rear surround-
ings of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is
put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed
on the Navigation/Multimedia radio display
screen along with a caution note to “check
entire surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds this note will disap-
pear. The ParkView camera is located on the
rear of the vehicle above the rear License plate. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the
rear camera mode is exited and the navigation
or audio screen appears again.
When displayed, static grid lines will illustrate
the width of the vehicle while a dashed center-
line will indicate the center of the vehicle to
assist with aligning to a hitch/receiver. The
static grid lines will show separate zones that
will help indicate the distance to the rear of the
vehicle. The following table shows the approxi-
mate distances for each zone:
Zone Distance to the rear of the vehicle
Red 0-1ft(0-30cm)
Yellow 1 f t-3ft(30cm-1m)
Green 3 ft or greater (1 m or greater)
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WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even
when using the ParkViewRear Back Up
Camera. Always check carefully behind your
vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind
spots before backing up. You are responsible
for the safety of your surroundings and must
continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
• To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView 
should only be used as a parking aid. The
ParkView camera is unable to view every
obstacle or object in your drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must
be driven slowly when using ParkView to
be able to stop in time when an obstacle is
seen. It is recommended that the driver
look frequently over his/her shoulder when
using ParkView . NOTE:
If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens,
rinse with water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do
not cover the lens.
Turning ParkView
On or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard key.
2. Select “system setup” soft key.
3. Press the “camera setup” soft key.
4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by
selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft
key.
5. Press the “save” soft key.
Turning ParkView On or Off —
Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
1. Press the “menu” hard key.
2. Select “system setup” soft key.
3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by
selecting “enable rear camera in reverse” soft
key.
OVERHEAD CONSOLEThe overhead console contains courtesy/
reading lights and storage for sunglasses.
Power liftgate and power sunroof switches may
also be included, if equipped.
Overhead Console
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Courtesy/Reading LightsLocated on the overhead console are two
courtesy/reading lights. Press the lens to turn
these lights on. Press a second time to turn the
lights off.
The lights also turn on when a front door or rear
door is opened, when the UNLOCK button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed, or when the dimmer wheel is moved
up to the dome ON position.Sunglasses StorageAt the rear of the console a compartment is
provided for the storage of a pair of sun-
glasses.
The storage compartment access is a “push/
push” design. Push the chrome pad on the
door to open. Push the chrome pad on the door
to close.POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe power sunroof switch is located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the
key in the ignition switch. Occupants, par-
ticularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the power sunroof while op-
erating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
(Continued)Courtesy/Reading Lights
Sunglass Storage
Power Sunroof Switch
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WARNING!(Continued)
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are properly se-
cured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — ExpressPress the switch rearward and release, and the
sunroof will open automatically from any posi-
tion. The sunroof will open fully, then stop
automatically. This is called “Express Open”.
During Express Open operation, any move-
ment of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof — ExpressPress the switch forward and release, and the
sunroof will close automatically from any posi-
tion. The sunroof will close fully and stop auto-
matically. This is called “Express Close”. Dur- ing Express Close operation, any movement of
the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protect FeatureThis feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction is detected, the
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the
obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the
switch forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close move-
ment with Pinch Protect disabled.
Pinch Protect OverrideIf a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) pre-
vents closing the sunroof, press the switch
forward and hold for two seconds after the
reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to
move toward the closed position.
NOTE:
Pinch protection is disabled while the
switch is pressed.
Venting Sunroof — ExpressPress and release the “Vent” button, and the
sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
called “Express Vent”, and will occur regard-
less of sunroof position. During Express Vent
operation, any movement of the switch will stop
the sunroof.
Sunshade OperationThe sunshade can be opened manually. How-
ever, the sunshade will open automatically as
the sunroof opens.
NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sun-
roof is open.
Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-
type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit
wind buffeting with the windows down, or the
sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially
open positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffet-
ing. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof
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open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof MaintenanceUse only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth
to clean the glass panel.
Ignition OFF OperationThe power sunroof switches remain active for
up approximately ten minutes after the ignition
switch has been turned OFF. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
COMMAND VIEW SUNROOF WITH
POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
The command view sunroof switch is located to
the left between the sun visors on the overhead
console.
The power shade switch is located to the right
between the sun visors on the overhead con-
sole.WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the
key in the ignition switch. Occupants, par-
ticularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the power sunroof while op-
erating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are properly se-
cured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through
the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof – ExpressPress the sunroof switch rearward for less than
one second and release, and the sunroof glass
will automatically slide fully open from any
position, then stop. This is called “Express
Open”. During Express Open operation, any
sunroof switch press or shade switch press will
stop the sunroof. If the shade is closed when
the sunroof switch is pressed, the shade will
automatically move to the middle position be-
fore the sunroof begins Express Open opera-
tion.
Command View Sunroof and Power Shade Switches
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Venting Sunroof – ExpressPress the center “Vent” button on the sunroof
switch for less than one second and release,
and the sunroof glass will automatically vent
fully open from any position, then stop. This is
called “Express Vent”. During Express Vent
operation, any sunroof switch press or shade
switch press will stop the sunroof. If the shade
is closed when the vent switch is pressed, the
shade will automatically move to the middle
position before the sunroof begins Express
Vent operation.
Closing Sunroof – ExpressPress the sunroof switch forward for less than
one second and release, and the sunroof glass
will automatically close from any position, then
stop. This is called “Express Close”. During
Express Close operation, any sunroof switch
press or shade switch press will stop the sun-
roof.
Opening Power Shade – ExpressPress the shade switch rearward for less than
one second and release, and the shade will
automatically open, then stop. This is called
“Express Shade Open”. If the shade is forwardof the middle position, it will move to the middle
position then stop. If the shade is at or rearward
of the middle position, it will move to the full
open position then stop. During Express Shade
Open operation, any sunroof switch press or
shade switch press will stop the shade.
Closing Power Shade – ExpressPress the shade switch forward for less than
one second and release, and the shade will
automatically close, then stop. This is called
“Express Shade Close”. If the sunroof is not at
the closed position and the shade is rearward
of the middle position, the shade will move to
the middle position then stop. If the sunroof is
not at the closed position and the shade is at
the middle position, the sunroof will automati-
cally move to the fully closed position before
the shade begins Express Shade Close opera-
tion. During Express Shade Close operation,
any sunroof switch press or shade switch press
will stop the shade.
Sunroof and Power Shade
Movement – Manual
If any sunroof or shade switch is pressed and
held for more than one second, the sunroof orshade movement will continue only as long as
the switch is continuously held. Whenever the
switch is released, any sunroof or shade move-
ment will stop. This allows the sunroof or shade
to be stopped at any desired partially open
position.
Pinch Protect FeatureThis feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof or the shade during any
close operation. If an obstruction is detected,
the sunroof or shade will automatically reverse
direction to release the obstruction. If this oc-
curs, remove the obstruction and then press
the sunroof or shade switch forward to com-
plete the desired close motion.
Pinch Protect Override
Method 1:
If a known obstruction (ice, debris,
etc) prevents closing of the sunroof or shade,
press the corresponding switch forward and
hold for two seconds after the reversal motion
ends. After two seconds, all closing motions will
be manual and will have Pinch Protect dis-
abled. This will allow the sunroof or shade to
move towards the closed position.
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Method 2:If three consecutive sunroof or
shade close attempts result in Pinch Protect
reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a
Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect
disabled.
Pinch Protect Override CancellationOnce the sunroof or shade reaches the closed
position, Pinch Protect will reactivate. In addi-
tion, if any other switch is pressed which moves
the sunroof or shade away from the closed
position, Pinch Protect will reactivate.
Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-
type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit
wind buffeting with the windows down, or the
sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially
open positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffet-
ing. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof
open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof MaintenanceUse only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
Ignition OFF OperationThe power sunroof switches can be pro-
grammed to remain active for up to approxi-
mately ten minutes after the ignition switch has
been turned OFF. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Program-
mable Features (System Setup)” under “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
Sunroof Fully ClosedPress the switch forward and release to ensure
that the sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETSYour vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlets that can be used to power cellu-
lar phones, small electronics and other low
powered electrical accessories. The power out-
lets are labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered.
Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position, while the outlets labeled with a “bat-
tery” are connected directly to the battery and
powered at all times.
NOTE:
•
All accessories connected to the “bat-
tery” powered outlets should be removed
or turned off when the vehicle is not in
use to protect the battery against dis-
charge.
• To ensure proper operation a MOPAR 
knob and element must be used.
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160
Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt
(13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the
fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.
The front power outlet is located inside the
storage area on the center stack of the instru-
ment panel. Push inward on the storage lid to
open the compartment and gain access to this
power outlet.
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In addition to the front power outlet, there is
also a power outlet located in the storage area
of the center console.The rear power outlet is located in the right rear
cargo area.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Only devices designed for use in this type
of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while
driving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will
degrade the battery even more quickly.
Only use these intermittently and with
greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accesso-
ries, or long periods of the vehicle not being
started (with accessories still plugged in),
the vehicle must be driven a sufficient
length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Front Power Outlet
Center Console Outlet
Rear Power Outlet
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CUPHOLDERSThere 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.To open the glove compartment, pull outward
on the latch and lower the glove box door.Front Cupholder Location
Rear CupholdersGlove Compartment
Opened Glove Compartment
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