JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2011 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA
INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or
a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in
the United States, can communicate
with the manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian
residents with hearing difficulties that
require assistance can use the special
needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users,
dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING
•If you are the first registered
retail owner of your vehicle,
you may obtain one free printed copy
of the Owner's Manual, Warranty
Booklet or Radio Manuals on your
DVD by calling 1–877–426–5337
(U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed
copies of the Owner's Manual,
Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals
may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when
ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge
websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select
your desired model year and vehicle
from the drop-down lists.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
89

REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS IN THE 50
UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C.
• If you believe that your vehicle has adefect that could cause a collision or
cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
• If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become
involved in individual problems
between you, your authorized dealer,
and the manufacturer.
• To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at
1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
• If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
• French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
90

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Jeep Accessories by Moparfeaturing a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Jeep Grand Cherokee.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle
with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Jeep Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Jeep dealership or online at mopar.com.
EXTERIOR:
• Molded Running Boards • Side Window Air Deflectors• Molded Splash Guards
• Front End Cover • Skid Plates• Tow Hooks
• Wheels • Hitch Receiver• Fog Lights
• Black Tubular Side Steps • Chrome Tubular Side Steps• Chrome Grille
• Chrome Front Air Deflector
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Door Sill Guards • Molded Cargo Tray
• Slush Mats • Katzkin Leather Interiors • Cargo Net
• Heated Seats • Ambient Footwell Lighting • Bright Pedal Kit
ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation Systems • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi) • Sirius Satellite Radio
• iPod
®Adapter • Radio Upgrades • Park Distance Sensors
• Remote Start • Rear View Camera
• FLO TV™ Receiver
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier • Roof Mount Bike Carrier
• Roof Mount Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Roof Mount Water Sports
Carrier • Roof Top Cargo Basket
with Off-Road Lights
• Sport Utility Bars
iPod
®is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
91

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............25
Air Conditioning ...........28,29
AirSuspension .............58
Airbag ..................13
AirbagLight ...............66
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .....65
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) .............12
AudioJack ................39
Audio Settings ..............37
Automatic Dimming Mirror .......24
AutomaticHeadlights ..........22
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................29
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............81
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 51
AxleFluid ................81
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ......81
Back-Up Camera ............30
Battery Charging System Light ......65
Belts, Seat ................13
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........31
Brake Fluid ................81
Brake System WarningLight ...........64
BulbReplacement ............88
Calibration, Compass ..........52
Change Oil Indicator ..........66
Charging System Light .........65
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ......64
Child Restraint ..............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....14
ClimateControl ...........28,29
Clock Setting .............37,40
Command View Skylights ........32
Compass Calibration ..........52
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........81
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....24
Cruise Light ...............24
Customer Assistance ..........89 Defects, Reporting
............90
Defroster, Rear Window ........28
Defroster, Windshield ..........28
Dimmer Control .............22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......22
Disarming, Theft System ........12
Driver Cockpit ...............4
ECO ...................52
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ......27
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) .............24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....65
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning Light ..............65
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................51,52
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . 34
Emergency Key ..............8
Engine Compartment ...........79
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........81
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..........64
Oil .................81
Oil Filter ..............81
Oil Selection ............81
Overheating ............67
Starting ..............11
Stopping ..............11
Event Data Recorder ..........76
Express

Down Windows .........8
Exterior Lights ..............88
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..........31
Fluid Capacities .............81
Fluids ...................81
FogLights ................22
Folding Front Passenger Seat ......18
FoldingRearSeat ............19
Four Wheel Drive ............56
Shifting ...............56
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......56
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............57
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............57
INDEX
92

FrontHeatedSeats ...........19
FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap) .......66
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .......78
Filler Door Emergency Release . . 78
Specifications ...........81
Fuses ...................84
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..53
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ........66
Hard Disk Drive .............40
Headlights ................22 Automatic .............22
Dimmer Switch ..........22
HighBeam .............24
High Beam/Low Beam
Select Switch ............24
HeatedSeats ..............19
Heated Steering Wheel .........20
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ..................24
Hill Descent Control ...........59
Hill Start Assist .............59
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................53
Hood Release ..............77
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators ..............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 6,63
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....85
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 23
Introduction ................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..........54
Inverter, Power ..............54
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ....49
JackLocation ..............68
JumpStarting ..............71
KeyFob ..................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...........10
Lock/Unlock ..........10,11
Starting/Stopping .........11 Lane Change Assist
...........23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................14
Liftgate ..................31
Liftgate Flipper Glass ..........31
Liftgate, Power ............8,31
LightBulbs ................88
Lights
Warning
(Instrument Cluster Description) . . 6
MaintenanceRecord ..........83
MaintenanceSchedule .........82
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .............64
Media Center Radio .......36,38,39
MemorySeat ..............17
Mirrors AutomaticDimming ........24
MOPAR
®Accessories ..........91
Navigation ..............41,43
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ........36
Oil Change Indicator ..........66
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ......66
Oil Pressure Light ............65
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............81
Outlet Power ...............55
Overheating, Engine ..........67
PanicAlarm ................8
Park Sense System, Rear ........30
Phone (Pairing) .............45
Phone (Uconnect) ............45
Power GlassSunroof ...........32
Inverter ...............54
Lift Gate ...............8
Outlet
(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ....55
Seats ................16
Steering ..............81
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ..............21
INDEX
93

Preparation for Jacking.........68
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 52
Quadra-Lift ...............58
Quadra-Trac ...............56
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .........36
Touch-Screen ...........38
Radio Operation ..........36,38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......23
RearCamera ..............30
RearCrossPath .............31
RearHeatedSeats............20
Rear Park Sense System ........30
RearSeat,Folding ...........19
Recreational Towing ...........61
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............61
Remote Starting System .........9
ReplacementBulbs ...........88
Reporting Safety Defects ........90
Restraints, Child .............14
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts ................13
Seats ...................16 Adjustment .............17
Folding Front Passenger .....18
Heated ...............19
Lumbar Support ..........16
Memory ..............17
Power ...............16
RearFolding ............19
Ventilated .............19
Seek Button .............37,39
Selec-Terrain ...............57
Setting the Clock ...........37,40
Shift Lever Override ...........74
Signals,Turn ...............23
Sirius Backseat TV™ ..........50
SIRIUSTravelLink ............44
SmartBeams ...............22
Spare Tire ................68
Spark Plugs ...............81
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............24 Cancel
...............24
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . . 24
Mode Setting (ACC Only) ....25
Resume ...............25
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....24
Starting Remote ...............9
Steering TiltColumn .............21
Wheel, Heated ..........20
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....45
Store Radio Presets .........37,40
Sun Roof .................32
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................13
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..29
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ......12
Theft System Arming ..........12
Theft System Disarming .........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........21
Tires Air Pressure ............87
Changing .............69
FlatChanging ...........69
Jacking ...............69
Pressure Warning Light ......63
Touch-Screen Radio ...........38
Tow Hooks, Emergency .........73
Tow/Haul ................61
Towing ..................60 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....63
Disabled Vehicle ..........75
Recreational ............61
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ...............61
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ....60
Trailer Weight ..............60
Transfer Case Fluid ................81
Transmission Fluid ................81
Turn Signals ...............23
Uconnect™ Phone ............45
Uconnect™ Voice Command ......47
USBPort ...............41,49
INDEX
94

Ventilated Seats.............19
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) ........50
Voice Command .............47
WarningLights .............63
Washer Rear ................23
Washers, Windshield ..........23 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
......87
Wind Buffeting .............33
Windows, Express Down .........8
Windshield Washers ..........23
Windshield Wipers ...........23
Wiper, Rear ...............23
Wipers, Intermittent ...........23
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .........23
INDEX
95

NOTES
96

Driving and Alcohol:
The driver’s prima\bry responsibi\fity i\bs the safe operatio\bn of the vehic\fe. \briving whi\b\fe distracted can re\bsu\ft in \foss of vehi\bc\fe contro\f, resu\fting i\bn a co\f\fision and pe\brsona\f injury. Chry\bs\fer
Group LLC strong\fy r\becommends that the \bdriver use extreme\b caution when using \bany device or featu\bre that may take t\bheir
attention off the r\boad. Use of any e\fe\bctrica\f devices such \bas ce\f\f
phones, computers, \bportab\fe radios, ve\bhic\fe navigation or\b other devices by the driv\ber whi\fe the vehic\fe\b is moving is dang\berous
and cou\fd \fead to a serious co\f\fision. Texting whi\fe driving is a\fso dangerous and shou\b\fd never be done wh\bi\fe the vehic\fe is
moving. If you find \byourse\ff unab\fe to d\bevote your fu\f\f atte\bntion
to vehic\fe operation, pu\f\f off the road to a safe \focation and stop your vehic\fe. Some \bStates or Provinces\b prohibit the use o\bf
ce\f\fu\far te\fephones o\br texting whi\fe dri\bving. It is a\fways \bthe driver’s responsibi\b\fity to comp\fy with \ba\f\f \foca\f \faws.
This User Guide is\b intended to fami\fi\barize you with the\b important
features of your vehic\fe. The \bV\b enc\fosed contains your Owner’s Manua\f, Navigation/\bMedia Center Manua\b\fs, Warranty Book\fe\bts, Tire Warranty and \b24-Hour Towing Ass\bistance (new vehic\fe\bs purchased in the U.\bS.) or Roadside As\bsistance (new vehic\b\fes
purchased in Canada\b) in e\fectronic form\bat. We hope you fin\bd it usefu\f. Rep\facement \b\bV\b kits may be purc\bhased by visiting \bwww.techauthority.c\bom. Jeep
® is a registered t\brademark of
Chrys\fer Group LLC. \b© 2011 Chrys\fer Gro\bup LLC.
Important:
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are
less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is
impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don)t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab,
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don)t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab,
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don)t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab,
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don)t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab,
a friend, or use public transportation.
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