remote control JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2010 WK / 3.G Owners Manual

How to Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Liftgate closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE PANIC button not pressed
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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. The lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed.
Sunglasses Storage
At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
The storage compartment access is a “push/push” de-
sign. Push the finger depression on the overhead console
to open. Push the finger depression to close.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkreplaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink
unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead
console and contain one, two or three dots/lines desig-
nating the different HomeLink channels.
HomeLinkButtons
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 215
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 215
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 215
▫ Reception Quality .................... 216
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 216
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 218
 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 219 ▫
Radio Operation ..................... 219
▫ CD Player ......................... 220
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 220
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 221
 Climate Controls ...................... 221
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System — If Equipped ................. 221
▫ Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped ........................ 224
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 231
▫ Operating Tips Chart ................. 233
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/
CD, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of 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 Operation
Pressing 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.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219

The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflow
registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends of
the instrument panel and two are located in the center of
the instrument panel. These registers can be closed to
partially block airflow, and they can be adjusted to direct
airflow where the occupant desires.
Blower Control
The blower control rotary knob (on the
left) controls the blower and can be set
to one of four speeds, and OFF.The
blower fan motor will remain on un-
til the system is turned to the OFF
position or the ignition is turned
OFF.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Temperature Control
The temperature control rotary knob
(in the center) controls the air tem-
perature. The coldest temperature set-
ting is on the extreme left and the
warmest setting on the extreme right
of the rotation. The knob can be posi-
tioned at any point on the dial.
Mode Control
The mode control rotary knob (on the
right) can be placed in several posi-
tions. Dots between each of the mode
selections identify intermediate modes
that allow the occupants to fine tune
airflow distribution.
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Disposal of Used Coolant................ 384
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 381
Inspection ........................... 380
Points to Remember .................... 384
Pressure Cap ......................... 383
Radiator Cap ......................... 383
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........381,413
Cruise Light ........................... 166
Cupholders ............................ 142
Customer Assistance ..................... 437
Daytime Running Lights ................... 104
Dealer Service .......................... 368
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 149
Defroster, Windshield ................74,223,229
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 365
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 108
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 391 Oil (Engine)
.......................... 369
Power Steering ........................ 264
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 359
Disarming, Theft System ................... 20
Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 371
Used Engine Fluids .................... 371
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 128
Driving ............................... 258
Off-Pavement ......................... 259
Off-Road ............................ 259
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 174
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 82
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ...... 137
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 270
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 270
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INDEX 449

Rear Heated Seats........................ 91
Rear Park Sense System ................... 119
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ 93
Rear Window Defroster ................... 149
Rear Window Features .................... 148
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 148
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 80
Reclining Front Seats ...................... 85
Recreational Towing ...................... 338
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ....... 340
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 342
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 316
Refrigerant ............................ 375
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 106
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 219Remote Starting System
.................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 406
Replacement Keys ........................ 18
Replacement Parts ....................... 368
Replacement Tires ....................... 301
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 440
Restraints, Child ......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 144
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 252
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 150
Rotation, Tires .......................... 303
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 74
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 440
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 72
Safety Information, Tire ................... 284
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INDEX 459

Setting the Clock................ 184,185,189,198
Settings, Personal ........................ 178
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 244
Shifting ............................... 243
Automatic Transmission ................. 243
Shoulder Belts ........................... 36
Signals, Turn ................. 74,107,159,409,410
SmartBeams ........................... 103
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 302
Snow Plow ............................ 338
Spare Tire .......................... 298,349
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 315
Oil ................................ 370
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 116
Speedometer ........................... 158
Starting ............................. 25,240
Automatic Transmission ................. 240
Cold Weather ...................... 241,242Engine Block Heater
.................... 242
Engine Fails to Start .................... 241
Remote .............................. 25
Steering Power ........................... 263,264
Tilt Column .......................... 114
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 114
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 219
Storage ............................... 406
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 143
Storage Bin ............................ 143
Storage Compartment, Center Seat ............ 95
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 232,406
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 406
Sun Roof .............................. 135
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 84
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 128
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 46
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INDEX 461

Sway Control, Trailer..................... 278
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 371
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 161
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 114
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 224
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 163
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 65
Theft System Arming ...................... 19
Theft System Disarming .................... 20
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 145
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 114
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......291,292
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 288
Tire Markings .......................... 284
Tire Safety Information .................... 284
Tires ............................ 74,295,443Air Pressure
.......................... 296
Chains .............................. 302
Changing ............................ 348
Compact Spare ........................ 298
General Information .................... 295
High Speed .......................... 298
Inflation Pressures ..................... 296
Jacking ............................. 348
Life of Tires .......................... 301
Load Capacity ..................... 291,292
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 304
Pressure Warning Light .................. 162
Quality Grading ....................... 443
Radial .............................. 298
Replacement ......................... 301
Rotation ............................ 303
Safety .............................. 284
Sizes ............................... 286
Spare Tire ........................... 349
462 INDEX

Spinning............................ 299
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 300
Wheel Mounting ...................... 354
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 331
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 251
Tow Hooks, Emergency ................... 359
Tow/Haul Indicator Light ................. 165
Towing ............................ 324,359
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 359
Guide .............................. 330
Recreational .......................... 338
Weight .............................. 330
Traction Control ......................... 271
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ................. 278
Trailer Towing .......................... 324
Cooling System Tips .................... 338
Hitches ............................. 328
Minimum Requirements ................. 332
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 331 Wiring
.............................. 335
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 330
Trailer Weight .......................... 330
Transfer Case ........................... 388
Maintenance ......................... 388
Transmission Automatic ........................ 245,389
Maintenance ......................... 389
Shifting ............................. 243
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 128
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 300
Turn Signals ................... 107,159,409,410
UCI Connector ......................... 209
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INDEX 463