JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2011 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 99

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors ............................. 108
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ............... 108
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 109
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... 110
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ......... 110
▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped ........................ 110
▫ Outside Power Mirrors ................ 110
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............111▫
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ..............111
▫ Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped ....... 112
 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped ....... 112
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... 118
▫ Modes Of Operation .................. 120
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 121
 Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 121
 Seats .............................. 121
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 122
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▫Passenger’s Power Seat ................ 124
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ........... 125
▫ Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward
Adjustment ........................ 126
▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — Recline ................. 127
▫ Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —
If Equipped ........................ 128
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 129
▫ Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......... 131
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 132
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat .................. 137
▫ Reclining Rear Seat ................... 139 
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 140
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To
Memory ........................... 141
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 142
▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory ........................... 142
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat .................. 143
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 144
 Lights ............................. 146
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 146
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 147
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . 147
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 148
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▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 149
▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only ..................... 149
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... 149
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......... 150
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 150
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 151
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 152
▫ Battery Saver ....................... 152
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 152
▫ Ambient Light ...................... 153
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 154
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 154 ▫
Lane Change Assist ................... 154
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 154
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 155
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 155
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 156
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 156
▫ Windshield Washer Operation ........... 157
▫ Mist ............................. 158
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 159
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 160
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................... 161
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 162
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Electronic Speed Control ................ 163
▫ To Activate ......................... 165
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 165
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 165
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 165
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 166
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 166
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................... 167
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 170
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 170
▫ To Activate ......................... 171
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ............ 172▫
To Cancel .......................... 173
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 174
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 174
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 175
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 176
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 178
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 180
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ...... 184
▫ General Information .................. 188
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed)
Cruise Control Mode .................. 188
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 190
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Parksense Rear Park Assist — If Equipped . . . 195
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 195
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 195
▫ Parksense Display................... 196
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ....... 200
▫ Service The Parksense Rear Park Assist
System ............................ 200
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 201
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 201
 Parkview Rear Back Up Camera —
If Equipped .......................... 204
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off —
With Navigation/Multimedia Radio ....... 205▫
Turning Parkview On Or Off —
Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio ..... 206
 Overhead Console ..................... 206
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 206
▫ Sunglass Bin Door ................... 207
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 208
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 209
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 212
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 212
▫ Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 213
▫ Security ........................... 213
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 213
▫ General Information .................. 214
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Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 214
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 215
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 215
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 215
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 216
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 216
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 216
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 216
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 217
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 217
 Command View Sunroof With Power Shade —
If Equipped .......................... 217
▫ Opening Sunroof – Express ............. 218▫
Venting Sunroof – Express .............. 218
▫ Closing Sunroof – Express .............. 219
▫ Opening Power Shade – Express ......... 219
▫ Closing Power Shade – Express .......... 219
▫ Sunroof And Power Shade Movement –
Manual ........................... 220
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 220
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 220
▫ Pinch Protect Override Cancellation ....... 220
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 221
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 221
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 221
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 221
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Electrical Power Outlets ................. 221
 Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 226
 Cupholders .......................... 228
 Storage ............................. 229
▫ Glove Compartment .................. 229
▫ Door Storage ....................... 230
▫ Center Console ...................... 230
 Cargo Area Features ................... 231
▫ Rechargeable Flashlight ................ 231 ▫
Cargo Storage Bins ................... 233
▫ Retractable Cargo Area
Cover — If Equipped ................. 234
▫ Cargo Tie-Down Hooks ................ 236
 Rear Window Features .................. 237
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 237
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 238
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 239
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position. The mirror
head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various
drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the
view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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