key JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 Owner handbook (in English)
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DOOR LOCKSThe power door locks can be manually locked
or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the
door lock knob. If the lock knob is down when
the door is closed, the door will lock. Therefore,
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle
before closing the door.WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the
event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors
when you drive, as well as when you park
and leave the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the key from the ignition and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave unattended children
in the vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of ve-
hicle equipment may cause severe per-
sonal injuries and death.
Power Door LocksThe power door lock switch is located on each
front door panel. Press the switch to lock or
unlock the doors. If the lock knob is down when the door is
closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure
the Key Fob is not inside the vehicle before
closing the door.
If you press the door lock switch while the Key
Fob is in the ignition switch and the driver’s
door is open, the doors will not lock.
If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle without first unlocking
the door. The door may be unlocked manually
by raising the lock knob.
Manual Door Lock Knob
Power Door Lock Switch
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Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
If this feature is selected, your door locks will
lock automatically when the vehicle speed is
above 15 mph (24 km/h) and all doors are
closed. This feature will reset whenever a door
is opened.
This feature is selectable and can be turned on
or off. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Automatic Unlock On Exit Feature —
If Equipped
If Auto Unlock is enabled, this feature will unlock
all the doors when the driver’s door is opened if
the vehicle is stopped and in PARK or NEU-
TRAL. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Child-Protection Door Lock
System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small chil-
dren riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock sys-
tem.
To engage or disengage the Child-
Protection Door Lock system
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key into the
lock and rotate to the LOCK or UNLOCK posi-
tion.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear
door.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a colli-
sion. Remember that the rear doors can only
be opened from the outside when the Child-
Protection locks are engaged (locked).
NOTE:
For emergency exit from the rear seats when
the Child-Protection Door Lock System is
engaged, manually raise the door lock knob
to the unlocked position, roll down the win-
dow, and open the door using the outside
door handle.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GOThe Passive Entry system is an enhancement to
the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) sys-
tem and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle’s door(s) without having to press the RKE
transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/
OFF, refer to “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
• If a passive entry door handle has not
been used for 72 hours, the passive entry
feature for the handle may time out. Pull-
ing the deactivated front door handle will
reactivate the door handle’s passive entry
feature.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it
has been raining on the passive entry
door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be
affected, resulting in a slower response
time.
• If you unlock the doors using the passive
entry door handles, but do NOT pull the
handle, the doors will automatically lock
after 30 seconds.
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle,
grab the driver’s front door handle to unlock the
driver’s door automatically. The interior door
panel lock knob will raise when the door is
unlocked. NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed all doors will unlock when you
grab hold of the driver’s front door handle.
To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”,
refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Grabbing The Driver’s Door Handle
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To Unlock From The Passenger Side:
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle,
grab the front passenger door handle to unlock
all four doors automatically. The interior door
panel lock knob will raise when the door is
unlocked.
NOTE:
All doors will unlock when the front passen-
ger door handle is grabbed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting
(“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock
All Doors 1st Press”).
Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive
Entry RKE Transmitter In Vehicle
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking a Passive Entry RKE transmitter inside
your vehicle, the Passive Entry system is
equipped with an automatic door unlock fea-
ture which will function if there is no Key Fob
present in the ignition.If one of the vehicle doors is open and the door
panel switch is used to lock the vehicle, once all
open doors have been closed, the vehicle
checks the inside and outside of the vehicle for
any valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters. If one
of the vehicle’s Passive Entry RKE transmitters
is detected inside the vehicle, and no other
valid Passive Entry RKE transmitters is detected
outside the vehicle, the Passive Entry System
automatically unlocks all vehicle doors and
chirps the horn three times (on the third attempt
ALL doors will lock and the Passive Entry RKE
transmitter can be locked in the vehicle).
To Enter the Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter
within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, press the
button on the right side of the chrome accent
bar, which is located on the liftgate below the
flipper glass to lock or unlock the vehicle.NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed in EVIC, all doors will unlock when
you push the button on the liftgate. If
Un-
lock Driver Door 1st press is programmed
in EVIC, the liftgate and Flipper glass will
unlock when you press the button on the
liftgate For further information, refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Pro-
grammable Features)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel”.
Liftgate Passive Entry Button
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WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle with the key
in the ignition switch or leave a vehicle with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the win-
dows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in se-
rious injury or death.
Auto-Down
Both the driver and front passenger window
switches have an “Auto-Down” feature. Press
the window switch past the first detent, release,
and the window will go down automatically. To
cancel the “Auto-Down” movement, operate
the switch in either the up or down direction
and release the switch.
To open the window part way, press to the first
detent and release it when you want the win-
dow to stop. The power window switches remain active for
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned
OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection —
Driver and Front Passenger Door Only
Lift the window switch to the second detent,
release, and the window will go up automati-
cally.
To stop the window from going all the way up
during the Auto Up operation, push down on
the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window
switch to the first detent and release when you
want the window to stop.
NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during
Auto Up it will reverse direction and then go
back down. Remove the obstacle and use
the window switch again to close the win-
dow. Any impact due to rough road condi-
tions may trigger the auto reverse function
unexpectedly during Auto Up. If this hap-pens, pull the switch lightly to the first
detent and hold it to close the window manu-
ally.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all
objects from the window before closing.
Resetting the Auto Up Feature
Should the Auto Up feature stop working, the
window probably needs to be reset. To reset
Auto Up:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the
window completely and continue to hold the
switch up for an additional two seconds after
the window is closed.
2. Push the window switch down firmly to the
second detent to open the window completely
and continue to hold the switch down for an
additional two seconds after the window is fully
open.
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Window Lockout Button
The Window Lockout button on the driver’s
door allows you to disable the window controls
on the rear doors. To disable the window con-
trols on the rear doors, press the Window
Lockout button. To enable the window controls,
press the Window Lockout button again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind 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 partiallyopen positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof open-
ing to minimize the buffeting.
LIFTGATETo open the liftgate, pull up on the handle and
lift. Manually unlocking the vehicle doors with
the plunger or a key in the lock cylinder will not
unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poi-
sonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You
and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
Liftgate Flipper GlassThe liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when
the liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper
glass, push up on the window switch located
on the liftgate.
Window Lockout Button
Liftgate Release
Liftgate Glass Release
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Once the liftgate flipper glass has been
opened, connection to the rear window wiper is
interrupted, preventing activation of the rear
wiper blade while the flipper glass is open.
NOTE:
If a malfunction to the liftgate latch should
occur, an emergency liftgate latch release
can be used to open the liftgate. The emer-
gency liftgate latch release can be accessed
through a snap-in cover located on the lift-
gate trim panel.
WARNING!
Driving with the flipper glass open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened
manually or by pressing the LIFT-
GATE button on the Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press
the LIFTGATE button on the RKEtransmitter twice within five seconds, to open
the power liftgate. Once the liftgate is open,
pressing the button twice within five seconds a
second time will close the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pressing the LIFTGATE button lo-
cated on the front overhead console, or closed
by pressing the LIFTGATE button located on
left rear trim, near the liftgate opening. Pressing
the LIFTGATE button located on left rear trim
once will close the liftgate only, this button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.
When the LIFTGATE button on the RKE trans-
mitter is pressed two times, the turn signals will
flash twice to signal that the liftgate is opening
or closing.
NOTE:
In the event of a power malfunction to the
liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release
can be used to open the liftgate. The emer-
gency liftgate latch release can be accessed
through a snap-in cover located on the lift-
gate trim panel.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate
travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving away.
NOTE:
• If anything obstructs the power liftgate
while it is closing or opening, the liftgate
will automatically reverse to the closed or
open position, provided it meets suffi-
cient resistance.
• There are also pinch sensors attached to
the side of the liftgate. Light pressure
anywhere along these strips will cause
the liftgate to return to the open position.
• The power liftgate must be in the full open
position for rear liftgate close button or
overhead console close button to oper-
ate. If the liftgate is not fully open, press
the Liftgate button on the Key Fob to fully
open the liftgate, and then press it again
to close.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side
Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag (SAB) during
deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
Airbag Deployment Sensors and
Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The ORC is part of a regulated safety system
required for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of the front
and/or side airbags in a frontal or side collision
is required. Based on the impact sensors sig-
nals, a central electronic ORC deploys the
Advanced Front Airbags, Supplemental Driver
Side Knee Airbag, Supplemental Side Airbag
Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Airbags (SAB), and front seat
belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
the severity and type of impact. Advanced Front Airbags and knee airbag are
designed to provide additional protection by
supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal
collisions depending on the severity and type
of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, or
side collisions.
The Advanced Front Airbags and knee airbag
will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle
damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and
location of impact, Advanced Front Airbags
may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-
end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
The side airbags will not deploy in all side
collisions. Side airbag deployment will depend
on the severity and type of collision.
Because airbag sensors measure vehicle de-
celeration over time, vehicle speed and dam-
age by themselves are not good indicators of
whether or not an airbag should have de-
ployed.Seat belts are necessary for your protection in
all accidents, and also are needed to help keep
you in position, away from an inflating airbag.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the elec-
tronic parts of the airbag system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN
position. If the key is in the LOCK position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
airbag system is not on and the airbags will not
inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply
system that may deploy the airbags even if the
battery loses power or it becomes discon-
nected prior to deployment.
Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag
Warning Light in the instrument
panel for approximately four to
eight seconds for a self-check
when the ignition is first turned to
the ON/RUN position. After the
self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn
off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part
of the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning
Light, either momentarily or continuously. A
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pending on the severity and type of collision. In
these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC
only on the impact side of the vehicle.
A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to
inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side
curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the
headliner out of the way and covers the win-
dow. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about
one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your
eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are
not belted and seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the side curtain
airbag inflates. This especially applies to chil-
dren. The side curtain airbag is only about
3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage are not
good indicators of whether or not an airbag
should have deployed.
NOTE:
In a rollover the pretensioners, and/or SAB
and SABIC airbags may deploy on both
sides of the vehicle.Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can
aid the ORC in determining appropriate re-
sponse to impact events. Additional sensors in
the ORC determine the level of airbag deploy-
ment and provide verification.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing airbag de-
ployment, if the communication network re-
mains intact, and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event the ORC
will determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•
Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery
has power or until the ignition key is turned
off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
long as the battery has power or until the
ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically. If a Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Airbags are designed to
deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in
all collisions. This does not mean some-
thing is wrong with the airbag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the
airbags, any or all of the following may occur:
•
The nylon airbag material may sometimes
cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to
the driver and front passenger as the air-
bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are
similar to friction rope burns or those you
might get sliding along a carpet or gymna-
sium floor. They are not caused by contact
with chemicals. They are not permanent and
normally heal quickly. However, if you
haven’t healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
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NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only
if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal
driving conditions and no personal data
(e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location)
are recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the EDR
data with the type of personally identifying
data routinely acquired during a crash in-
vestigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the ve-
hicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment,
can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.Child RestraintsEveryone in your vehicle needs to be buckled
up all the time, including babies and children.
Mass
Group Seating Position
(or other site)
Front Pas-sen- ger Rear
Out-
board Rear
Cen-
ter Inter-
me-
diate Out-
board Inter-
me-
diate
Cen- ter
Group
0-Up
to
10 kg X U U N/A N/A
Group
0+-Up
to
13 kg X U U N/A N/A
Group
1-9to
18 kg X U U N/A N/A
Group
II & III -
15 to
36 kg X U U N/A N/A Key of letters used in the table above:
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints
approved for use in this age/weight group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal”
category restraints approved for use in this
mass group.
L = Suitable for particular child restraints given
on attached list. These restraints may be of the
“specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-
universal” categories.
B = Built-in restraint approved for the age/
weight group.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this
age/weight group.
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