tow JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Air Bag Warning LightThis light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check
when the ignition switch is first
turned to the ON/RUN position. If
the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have
the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Re-
straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information. 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
is part of an onboard diagnostic sys-
tem called OBD II that monitors en-
gine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate when the
key is in the ON/RUN position before engine
start. If the bulb does not come on when turning
the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condi-
tion checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate
the light after engine start. The vehicle should
be serviced if the light stays on through several
of your typical driving cycles. In most situations,
the vehicle will drive normally and will not
require towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL) on could cause damage to
the engine control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the MIL is
flashing, severe catalytic converter damage
and power loss will soon occur. Immediate
service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as ref-
erenced above, can reach higher tempera-
tures than in normal operating conditions.
This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or
park over flammable substances such as dry
plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could re-
sult in death or serious injury to the driver,
occupants or others.
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4.Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” in the instrument
cluster will come on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the ON/
RUN position. It should go out with
the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continu-
ously with the engine running, a malfunction
has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles,
and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed and
corrected.
NOTE:
The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
come on momentarily each time the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN. Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN,
the ESC system will be ON, even if it was
turned off previously.
The ESC system will make buzzing or click-
ing sounds when it is active. This is normal;
the sounds will stop when ESC becomes
inactive following the maneuver that caused
the ESC activation.
5.
TOW/HAUL Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the
TOW/HAUL button has been se-
lected. The TOW/HAUL button is lo-
cated in the center of the instrument
panel (below the climate controls).
6. Turn Signal IndicatorThe arrows will flash with the exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever
is operated. A tone will chime, and an
EVIC message will appear if the turn signals are
left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE:
Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if
either indicator flashes at a rapid rate. 7. High Beam Indicator
Indicates that headlights are on high
beam.
8. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the
front fog lights are on.
9. Hill Descent Control Indicator Light — If
Equipped The symbol indicates the status of
the Hill Decent Control (HDC) fea-
ture. The lamp will be on solid
when HDC is armed. HDC can only
be armed when the transfer case is
in the “4WD Low” position and the vehicle
speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If these
conditions are not met while attempting to use
the HDC feature, the HDC indicator lamp will
flash on/off.
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19. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel
tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position.
20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) White Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
white telltales. For further information, refer to
“Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
21. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Amber Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
amber caution telltales. For further information,
refer to “Electronic vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)”.
22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Red Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
red telltales. For further information, refer to
“Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) is off.
24. Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for ap-
proximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle theft alarm is arming. The
light will flash at a slower speed
continuously after the alarm is set.
The security light will also come on for about
three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
25. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal
range indicates that the engine cooling system
is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather, up
mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It
should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits
of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the tempera-
ture gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains
on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Re-
mote Start feature. This message type is dis-
played until the ignition is in the RUN state.
Examples of this message type are "Remote
Start Aborted - Door Ajar" and"Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start".
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this
type of message takes control of the main
display area for five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. Examples of this message
type are "Memory System Unavailable - Not in
Park" and"Automatic High Beams On".
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided
into the white telltales area on the right, amber
telltales in the middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
EVIC displays the following messages:
•Vehicle Not In Park
• Key Left Vehicle
• Key Not Detected •
Service Keyless System
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Service Park Assist System
• Park Assist System Blinded
• Park Assist Disabled
• Front Sensor Blinded
• Rear Sensor Blinded
• Keyfob Battery Low
• Liftglass Open
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Check Tire Pressure
• ESC System Off
• Service Blind Spot System
• Blind Spot Detection Unavailable
• Blind Spot System Off •
Blind Spot System Unavailable Sensor
Blocked
• Blind Spot System Unavailable Astronomy
Zone — When the Blind Spot Module senses
a tower on the same frequency that it is
interfering with, it will automatically turn the
Blind Spot System off.
• Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off
and Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
mode is available. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” (if equipped).
• ACC Ready — When the ACC system is
activated. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
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•Memory System Unavailable — Not in Park
• Memory System Unavailable — Seatbelt
buckled
• Memory 1 Profile Recall
• Memory 2 Profile Recall
• Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start
• Wrong Key
• Damaged Key
• Key Not Programmed
• Function Currently Unavailable — Power
Liftgate
• Unlock To Operate — Power Liftgate
• Put In Park To Operate — Power Liftgate
• Automatic High Beams On
• Automatic High Beams Off
• Service Four Wheel Drive System
• Eco — Fuel Saver Indicator
• Terrain Settings — Automatic
• Terrain Settings — Rock •
Terrain Settings — Sand/Mud
• Terrain Settings — Snow
• Terrain Settings — Sport
• Sport Not Available In 4 Low 4 High Is
Required
• Rock Not Available In 4 Low 4 High Is
Required
• To Tow Vehicle Safely, Read Neutral Shift
Procedure In Owners Manual
• For 4x4 Low Slow Below 5 Mph Or 8 Kph Put
Trans In N Press 4 Low
• For 4x4 High Slow Below 5 Mph Or 8 Kph Put
Trans In N Press 4 Low
• Terrain System Settings Not Available
• Raising Vehicle Ride Height (with icon)
• Lowering Vehicle Ride Height (with icon)
• Normal Vehicle Ride Height — This message
is displayed (for five seconds) when the
vehicle has achieved the Normal Vehicle
Ride Height. •
Off Road Ride Height Level 1 — This mes-
sage is displayed (for five seconds) when the
vehicle has achieved the Off Road Height
Level 1.
• Off Road Ride Height Level 2 — This mes-
sage is displayed (for five seconds) when the
vehicle has achieved the Off Road Height
Level 2.
•
Vehicle Lowered To Entry/Exit (Park) Height —
This message is displayed (for five seconds)
when the vehicle has achieved the Park
Height.
• Entry/Exit (Park) Height in Progress — This
message is displayed (for five seconds)
when the request is made to go into Entry/
Exit Height while the vehicle speed is be-
tween 15 and 25 mph. This shows that the
request has been recognized and will lower
to Entry/Exit height when vehicle is below
15 mph.
• Service Air Suspension System — This is
displayed when a fault has occurred in the
system. The system will have limited opera-
tion at that point.
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Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
•If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC) system. The light will come
on when the ignition is first turned
ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during
starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
key when the vehicle has completely stopped
and the shift lever is placed in the PARK
position. The light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running,
your vehicle will usually be drivable. How-
ever, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is
required. You may experience reduced per-
formance, an elevated/rough idle or engine
stall and your vehicle may require towing.
• Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated en-
gine condition. As temperatures rise
and the gauge approaches H,this in-
dicator will illuminate and a single chime will
sound after reaching a set threshold. Further
overheating will cause the temperature gauge
to pass H,a continuous chime will occur until
the engine is allowed to cool.
• If the light turns on while driving, safely pull
over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is
on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the tem-
perature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats”
in “What To Do In Emergencies” for more
information. •
Transmission Temperature Light
This light indicates that there is
excessive transmission fluid tem-
perature that might occur with se-
vere usage such as trailer towing. It
may also occur when operating the
vehicle in a high torque converter slip condition,
such as 4-wheel-drive operation (e.g., snow
plowing, off- road operation). If this light comes
on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or
faster, with the transmission in NEUTRAL until
the light goes off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Indicator illuminated will even-
tually cause severe transmission damage or
transmission failure.
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15. SETUP – When in a video mode, press the
SETUP button to access the display settings
(see the display settings section) to access the
DVD setup menu, select the menu button on the
radio. When a disc is loaded in the DVD player
(if equipped) and the VES™ mode is selected
and the disc is stopped, press the SETUP
button to access the DVD Setup menu. (see the
DVD Setup Menu of this manual.)
16. BACK – When navigating in menu mode,
press to return to the previous screen. When
navigating a DVDs disc menu, the operation
depends on the disc’s contents.
17. – In radio modes, press to seek to the
previous tunable station. In disc modes, press
and hold to fast rewind through the current
audio track or video chapter. In menu modes
use to navigate in the menu.
18. ENTER – Press to select the highlighted
option in a menu.
19. / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select
to the next station. In disc modes, press to
advance to the next audio track or video chap-
ter. In menu modes, use to navigate in the
menu.Remote Control StorageThe video screen(s) come with a built in storage
compartment for the remote control which is
accessible when the screen is opened. To re-
move the remote, use your index finger to pull
and rotate the remote towards you. Do not try to
pull the remote straight down as it will be very
difficult to remove. To return the remote back
into its storage area, insert one long edge of the
remote into the two retaining clips first, and then
rotate the remote back up into the other two
retaining clips until it snaps back into position.Locking The Remote ControlAll remote control functionality can be disabled
as a parental control feature.
•
To disable the Remote Control from making any
changes, press the Video Lock button and follow
the radio’s instructions (select menu, rear ves,
lock). If the vehicle is not equipped with a DVD
player, follow the radio’s instructions to turn
Video Lock on. The radio and the video
screen(s) indicate when Video Lock is active.
•Pressing the Video Lock again or turning the
ignition OFF turns Video Lock OFF and allows
remote control operation of the VES™.
Replacing The Remote Control
Batteries
The remote control requires two AAA batteries
for operation. To replace the batteries:
• Locate the battery compartment on the back
of the remote, then slide the battery cover
downward.
•
Replace the batteries, making sure to orient
them according to the polarity diagram shown.
• Replace the battery compartment cover.
The Remote Control Storage
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Recirculation ControlWhen 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 button.
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 Recircula-
tion 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
Defrost mode to improve window clearing
operation. Recirculation will be disabled au-
tomatically if this mode is selected.Operating Tips
Window Fogging
Windows will fog on the inside when the humid-
ity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in
mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or
humid. In most cases, turning the air condition-
ing (pressing the A/C button) on will clear the
fog. Adjust the temperature control, air direc-
tion, and blower speed to maintain comfort.
As the temperature gets colder, it may be
necessary to direct air onto the windshield.
Adjust the temperature control and blower
speed to maintain comfort. Higher blower
speeds will reduce fogging. Interior fogging on
the windshield can be quickly removed by se-
lecting the Defrost mode.
Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows
with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar
and water works very well) will help prevent
contaminates (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.)
from sticking to the windows. Contaminates
increase the rate of window fogging. Summer Operation
NOTE:
In some cases during high temperature
trailer tow operation the Air Conditioning
system performance may be reduced. This
is to help protect the engine from overheat-
ing during the high load condition.
Your air conditioning system is also equipped
with an automatic recirculation system. When
the system senses a heavy load or high heat
conditions, it may use partial Recirculation A/C
mode to provide additional comfort.
Winter Operation
When operating the system during the winter
months, make sure the air intake, located di-
rectly in front of the windshield, is free of ice,
slush, snow, or other obstructions.
Vacation/Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in fresh air with the blower setting
in high. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
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•TRAILER TOWING ............................278•Common Towing Definitions .................... .278
• Breakaway Cable Attachment .................... .279
• Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . .281
• Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................... .281
• Towing Requirements ........................ .282
• Towing Tips .............................. .285
•RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ....287•Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ............287
• Recreational Towing – Quadra–Trac II® /Quadra–Drive® II
Four-Wheel Drive Models ...................... .287
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If the shift lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed once, the EVIC
(if equipped) will display a “Vehicle Not In Park”
message and the engine will remain running.
Never leave a vehicle out of the PARK position,
or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
RUN (engine not running) position and the
transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions – With
Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch
Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature operates
similar to an ignition switch. It has four positions,
OFF, ACC, RUN and START. To change the
ignition switch positions without starting thevehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps.
•
Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF
position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button
once to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position (EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
ACCESSORY”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
second time to change the ignition switch to
the RUN position (EVIC displays “IGNITION
MODE RUN”),
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a
third time to return the ignition switch to the
OFF position (EVIC displays “IGNITION
MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F
Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these tempera-
tures, use of an externally powered electric
engine block heater (available from your autho-
rized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid
into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle
to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the con-
verter and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
“Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emer-
gencies” for further information.
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