light JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the
last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC
position. Elapsed time will increment when the
ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function
is being displayed. Press and release the SE-
LECT button once to clear the resettable func-
tion being displayed. To reset all resettable
functions, press and hold the SELECT button
for two seconds. Current display will reset
along with other functions
UnitsPress and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Units” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. The EVIC, odometer,
and navigation system (if equipped) can be
changed between English and Metric units of
measure. To make your selection, scroll up or
down until the preferred setting is highlighted,
then press and release the SELECT button until
a check-mark appears next to the setting,
showing that setting has been selected.
Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
“SYSTEM” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. Press the UP and
DOWN button to scroll through the available
information displays, then press SELECT to
display anyone of the following choices.
•Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
• Engine Hours
Displays the hours of engine operation.
Tire PSI
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
“Tire PSI” displays highlighted in the EVIC and
press the SELECT button. Press and release the UP/DOWN buttons until one of the following
System Status messages displays in the EVIC:
•
System OK
• System Warnings Displayed (will display all
currently active System Warnings)
• Tire Pressure Monitor System (shows the
current pressure of all four road tires). For
additional information, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitor System” in “Starting And Operating”.Tire Pressure Display
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1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button until the
Setup (Customer-Programmable Features)
menu is reached, then press the SELECT but-
ton.
3. Press the DOWN button until the “Compass
Variance” message is displayed in the EVIC,
then press the SELECT button. The last vari-
ance zone number displays in the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button until
the proper variance zone is selected, accord-
ing to the map.
5. Press and release the RETURN button to
exit.
Customer-Programmable Features
(System Setup)
Personal Settings allows you to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK. If
the transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle
begins moving, a warning messageSETUP
NOT AVAILABLE, is followed in three seconds
by, VEHICLE NOT IN PARK.
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
Setup displays in the EVIC. Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of
the following choices.
Select Language
When in this display you may select one of five
languages for all display nomenclature, includ-
ing the trip functions and the navigation system
(if equipped). Press the UP or DOWN button
while in this display and scroll through the
language choices. Press the SELECT button to
select English, Spanish (Español), French
(Français), Italian (Italiano), German (Deutsch),
and Dutch (Nederlands). Then, as you con-
tinue, the information will display in the se-
lected language.
Nav–Turn By Turn
When this feature is selected, the navigation
system utilizes voice commands, guiding
through the drive route, mile by mile, turn-by-
turn until the final destination is reached. To
make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has
been activated or the check-mark is removed,
showing the system has been deactivated.
Auto Unlock Doors
When this feature is selected, all doors will
unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in the PARK or NEUTRAL posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been acti-
vated, or the check-mark is removed showing
the system has been deactivated.
Remote Unlock Sequence
When
Unlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press
is selected, only the driver’s door will unlock on
the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. When Driver Door 1st Press is selected,
you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
When Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is
selected, all of the doors will unlock on the first
press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
To make your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the SELECT button until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected.
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NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is
programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st Press,
all doors will unlock no matter which Pas-
sive Entry equipped door handle is grasped.
If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driv-
er’s door is grasped. With Passive Entry, if
Driver Door 1st Press is programmed touch-
ing the handle more than once will only
result in the driver’s door opening. If driver
door first is selected, once the driver door is
opened, the interior door lock/unlock switch
can be used to unlock all doors (or use RKE
transmitter).
RKE Linked To Memory
When this feature is selected, you can use your
RKE transmitter to recall one of two pre-
programmed memory profiles. Each memory
profile contains desired position settings for the
driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), power tilt and telescopic steering
column (if equipped), and a set of desired radio
station presets. When OFF is selected, only the
MEMORY switch on the driver’s door trim panelwill recall memory profiles. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the SELECT button a
check-mark appears next to the feature show-
ing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed, showing the system
has been deactivated. Refer to “Driver Memory
Seat” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
Flash Lamps With Lock
When this feature is selected, the front and rear
turn signals will flash when the doors are locked
or unlocked with the RKE transmitter. This fea-
ture may be selected with or without the sound
horn on lock feature selected. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT but-
ton until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the
system has been deactivated.
Headlamp Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for 0,
30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To make your selection, scroll up or down until
the preferred setting is highlighted, then press
and release the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected.
Headlamps with Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlamps Only)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights
will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the
wipers are turned on. The headlights will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off if they
were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT but-
ton until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the
system has been deactivated.
NOTE:
Turning the headlights on during the day-
time causes the instrument panel lights to
dim. To increase the brightness, refer to
“Lights” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
(Available with Memory Seat Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when
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entering and exiting the vehicle. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT but-
ton until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the
system has been deactivated.
NOTE:
The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key
Unlock is set to ON) when the RKE transmit-
ter is used to unlock the door. Refer to
“Driver Memory Seat” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Tilt Mirror in Reverse
When this feature is selected, the outside rear-
view mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition
switch is in the RUN position and the transmis-
sion is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will
move back to their previous position when the
transmission is shifted out of REVERSE. To
make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has
been activated or the check-mark is removed,
showing the system has been deactivated.Key-Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power win-
dow switches, radio, hands-free system (if
equipped), DVD video system (if equipped),
power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred
setting is highlighted, then press and release
the SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that setting has
been selected.
Illuminated Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights
will activate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with
the RKE transmitter. To make your selection,
scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then press and release the SE-
LECT button until a check-mark appears next
to the setting, showing that setting has been
selected.
Display Fuel Saver— If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the
Compass/Temperature display, this message
can be turned on or off. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT but-
ton until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry)
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the
vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the
RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To
make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system has
been activated or the check-mark is removed,
showing the system has been deactivated.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Auto High Beams
(Available with SmartBeam™ Only)
When this feature is selected, the high beam
headlights will deactivate automatically under
certain conditions. To make your selection,
press and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature show-
ing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed, showing the system
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has been deactivated. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Wiper Mode — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the system will
automatically activate the windshield wipers if it
senses moisture on the windshield. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the
system has been deactivated. When this fea-
ture is deactivated, the system reverts to the
standard intermittent wiper operation.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
When this feature is selected, the HSA system
is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system
function and operating information. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the
feature showing the system has been activated
or the check-mark is removed, showing the
system has been deactivated.Blind Spot Alert
There are three selections when operating
Blind Spot Alert. By pressing and releasing the
SELECT button once, the Blind Spot Alert fea-
ture can be activated in “Blind Spot: Lights
Only” mode. When this mode is selected the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated
and will only show a visual alert in the outside
mirrors. By pressing and releasing the SELECT
button a second time “Blind Spot: Lights/CHM”
mode is activated. In this mode the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the
outside mirrors as well as an audible alert when
the turn signal is on. When “Blind Spot: Off” is
selected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system
is deactivated.
NOTE:
If your vehicle has experienced any damage
in the area where the sensor is located, even
if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may
have become misaligned. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer to verify sensor
alignment. Having a sensor that is mis-
aligned will result in the BSM not operating
to specification.
Forward Collision Warning
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) feature
can be can be set to Far, set to Near or turned
Off. The default status of FCW is the Far setting.
This means the system will warn you of a
possible collision with the vehicle in front of you
when you are farther away. This gives you the
most reaction time. To change the setting for
more dynamic driving select the Near setting.
This warns you of a possible collision with the
vehicle in front of you when you are much
closer. This allows for a more dynamic driving
experience. To change FCW status press and
release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the feature showing the system
has been activated or the check-mark is re-
moved, showing the system has been deacti-
vated.
For further information, refer to ”Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
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List Or Browse ModeDuring Play mode, pressing any of the buttons
described below, will bring up List mode. List
mode enables scrolling through the list of
menus and tracks on the audio device.
•TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob
functions in a similar manner as the scroll
wheel on the or external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and coun-
terclockwise (backward) scrolls through
the lists, displaying the track detail on the
radio display. Once the track to be played
is highlighted on the radio display, press
the TUNE control knob to select and start
playing the track. Turning the TUNEcon-
trol knob fast will scroll through the list
faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay in
updating the information on the radio dis-
play may be noticeable.
• During all List modes, the iPod displays
all lists in “wrap-around” mode. So if the
track is at the bottom of the list, just turn
the wheel backwards (counter-clockwise)
to get to the track faster. •
In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons
are used as shortcuts to the following lists
on the iPod or external USB device.
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset2–Ar tists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts
• Pressing a PRESET button will display the
current list on the top line and the first item
in that list on the second line.
• To Exit List mode without selecting a
track, press the same PRESETbutton
again to go back to Play mode.
• LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the
top level menu of the iPod or external USB
device. Turn the TUNEcontrol knob to list the
top-menu item to be selected and press the
TUNE control knob. This will display the next
sub-menu list item on the audio device, then
follow the same steps to go to the desired track in that list. Not all iPod
or external USB
device sub-menu levels are available on this
system.
• MUSIC TYPE button: TheMUSIC TYPE but-
ton is another shortcut button to the genre
listing on your audio device.
CAUTION!
• Leaving the iPod or external USB device
(or any supported device) anywhere in the
vehicle in extreme heat or cold can alter the
operation or damage the device. Follow the
device manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Placing items on the iPod or external USB
device, or connections to the iPod or
external USB device in the vehicle, can
cause damage to the device and/or to the
connectors.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external
USB device while driving. Failure to follow this
warning could result in an accident.
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the left-hand control is different depending on
which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control
operation in each mode.
Radio OperationPressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for
the next listenable station and pressing the
bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the
next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand
control will tune to the next preset station that
you have programmed in the radio preset
pushbutton.
CD PlayerPressing the top of the switch once will go to
the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of
the switch once will go to the beginning of the
current track, or to the beginning of the previ-
ous track if it is within one second after the
current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it
plays the second track; three times, it will play
the third, etc.The center button on the left side rocker switch
has no function for a single-disc CD player.
However, when a multiple-disc CD player is
equipped on the vehicle, the center button will
select the next available CD in the player.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCETo keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching
the surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with
a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid
scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thin-
ner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures
may become too high.
NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in playing a par-
ticular disc, it may be damaged (i.e.,
scratched, reflective coating removed, a
hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized,
or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player
service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE
PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone
being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or
noisy performance from your radio. This condi-
tion may be lessened or eliminated by relocat-
ing the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio perfor-
mance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the
repositioning of the antenna, it is recom-
mended that the radio volume be turned down
or off during mobile phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLSThe Air Conditioning and Heating System is
designed to make you comfortable in all types
of weather.
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ton is pressed and the mode control is set
to panel or panel / floor.
• The A/C can be deselected manually with-
out disturbing the mode control selection.
• When the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position or the ignition switch
START/STOP button is cycled to OFF, the
recirculation feature will be cancelled.
Air Conditioning Control Press this button to en-
gage the Air Condition-
ing. A light will illumi-
nate when the Air
Conditioning System is
engaged. Rotating the
dial left into the blue
area of the scale indi-
cates cooler tempera-
tures while rotating right
into the red area indicates warmer tempera-
tures.
NOTE:
The air conditioning compressor will not
engage until the engine has been running
for about 10 seconds. •
MAX A/C
For maximum cooling use the A/C and recircu-
lation buttons at the same time.
• ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C
button to turn OFF the indicator light and the
A/C compressor. Then, move the temperature
control to the desired temperature.
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) — If Equipped
• The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
allows both driver and front passenger seat
occupants to select individual comfort set-
tings.
• When occupants in the vehicle select an
Auto mode operation, Auto blower operation
is set by using a push button on the control
unit and a comfort temperature setting by
using the temperature up and down buttons.
• The system provides set-and-forget opera-
tion for optimum comfort and convenience.
• The system can be controlled manually, if
desired. The ATC system automatically maintains the
interior comfort level desired by the driver and
passenger.
1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current Air
Conditioning (A/C) setting, the indicator illumi-
nates when A/C is ON. Performing this function
will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
2. Recirculation Control Button
Press and release to change the current set-
ting, the indicator illuminates when ON.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel
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NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the BI-
LEVEL mode is designed to provide cooler
air out of the panel outlets and warmer air
from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister outlets.
Mix ModeAir comes from the floor, defrost and
side window demist outlets. This mode
works best in cold or snowy conditions.
It allows you to stay comfortable while
keeping the windshield clear.
Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side
window demist outlets. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature set-
tings for best windshield and side window
defrosting. When the defrost mode is selected,
the blower will automatically default to medium-
high unless the blower is controlled manually. NOTE:
While operating in the other modes, the
system will not automatically sense the
presence of fog, mist or ice on the wind-
shield. Defrost mode must be manually se-
lected to clear the windshield and side
glass.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system. When in A/C mode and
the ATC is set to a cool temperature, dehumidi-
fied air flows through the air outlets. If Economy
mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
off the A/C mode in the ATC display and
deactivate the A/C system.
NOTE:
•
If the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost
Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the
A/C system shall remain active to prevent
fogging of the windows.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode and in-
crease blower speed. Recirculation Control
When outside air contains smoke,
odors, or high humidity, or if rapid
cooling is desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing
the RECIRCULATION control but-
ton. Recirculation mode should
only be used temporarily. The recirculation LED
will illuminate when this button is selected.
Push the button a second time to turn off the
Recirculation mode LED and allow outside air
into the vehicle.
NOTE:
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation mode is not allowed in the
Floor/Defrost Mix and Defrost modes to im-
prove window clearing operation. Recircula-
tion will be disabled automatically if these
modes are selected.
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•After Driving Off-Road ..................... 220
• POWER STEERING ......................... 220
• 3.6L Engine and 3.0L Diesel Engine ............. 220
• 5.7L Engine ........................... 221
• Power Steering Fluid Check .................. 221
• MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) —
5.7L ENGINE ONLY ......................... 222
• PARKING BRAKE .......................... 222
• ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ........... 223
• Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................ 223
• Traction Control System (TCS) ................ 224
• Brake Assist System (BAS) .................. 224
• Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............... 224
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............. 225
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) .................. 226
• Hill Start Assist (HSA) ..................... 227
• Ready Alert Braking ...................... 228
• Rain Brake Support ....................... 228
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models
With MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only ........ 228
• ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC OFF
Indicator Light .......................... 229
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