four wheel drive JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler
Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repre-
sents precision workmanship, distinctive styl-
ing, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go
places and perform tasks that conventional
passenger cars are not intended. It handles and
maneuvers differently from many passenger
cars both on-road and off-road, so take time to
become familiar with your vehicle.
The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was
designed for on-road use only. It is not intended
for off-road driving or use in other severe con-
ditions suited for a four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Owner’s Manual and all the Supplements. Be
sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering,
and transmission and transfer case shifting.
Learn how your vehicle handles on different
road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve
with experience, but as in driving any vehicle,take it easy as you begin. When driving off-road
or working the vehicle, don’t overload it or
expect it to overcome the forces of nature.
Always observe local laws wherever you drive.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or a collision. Be sure to read the
“On-Road/ Off-Road Driving Tips” in “Starting
And Operating” for further information.
NOTE:
After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for conve-
nient referencing and remain with the ve-
hicle when sold.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or a collision.
Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or
while intoxicated may result in loss of control,
collision with other vehicles or objects, going off
the road, or overturning; any of which may lead
to serious injury or death. Also, failure to use
seat belts subjects the driver and passengers to
a greater risk of injury or death.
To keep your vehicle running at its best, have
your vehicle serviced at recommended intervals
by an authorized dealer or distributor who has
the qualified personnel, special tools and equip-
ment to perform all service.
The manufacturer and its distributors are vitally
interested in your complete satisfaction with this
vehicle. If you encounter a service or warranty
problem which is not resolved to your satisfac-
tion, discuss the matter with your authorized
dealer or distributor’s management.
Your authorized dealer or distributor will be
happy to assist you with any questions about
your vehicle.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a
higher ground clearance and a higher center of
gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of
performing better in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all ve-
hicles can go out of control. Because of the higher
center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it
may roll over when some other vehicles may not.
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Vehicles Equipped with Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start,
the driver’s heated seat and heated steering
wheel can be programmed to come on during a
remote start. Refer to “Remote Starting System —
If Equipped” in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Front Heated Seats
There are two heated seat switches that allow
the driver and passenger to operate the seats
independently. The controls for each heater are
located near the bottom center of the instrument
panel (below the climate controls).
You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat
settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and
none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select
HIGH-level heating. Press the switch
a second time to select LOW-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE:
Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be
felt within two to five minutes.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the
heater will provide a boosted heat level during
the first four minutes of operation. Then, the
heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level. If
the HIGH-level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to LOW-level after ap-
proximately 60 minutes of continuous opera-
tion. At that time, the number of illuminated
LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the
change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are
equipped with heated seats. There are two
heated seat switches that allow the rear pas-
sengers to operate the seats independently.
The heated seat switches for each heater are
located on the rear of the center console.You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat
settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and
none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select
HIGH-level heating. Press the switch
a second time to select LOW-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements OFF.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only
This feature prevents the headlights from inter-
fering with the vision of oncoming drivers.
Headlight leveling automatically adjusts the
height of the headlight beam in reaction to
changes in vehicle pitch.
Headlight DelayTo aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with
a headlight delay that will leave the headlights
on for approximately 90 seconds. This delay is
initiated when the ignition is turned OFF while
the headlight switch is on, and then the head-
light switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be
cancelled by either turning the headlight switch
on then off, or by turning the ignition ON.
The headlight delay time is programmable on
vehicles equipped with an Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-
Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
To turn on the parking lights and instru-
ment panel lights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. To turn off the park-
ing lights, rotate the headlight switch back to the
O (Off) position.
Front And Rear Fog Lights — If
Equipped
The front and rear fog lights may be operated as
desired when visibility is poor due to fog. The
fog lights will activate in the following order:
Press the headlight switch once and the front
fog lights come on. Press the switch a second
time and the rear fog lights will come on (front
fog lights stay on). Press the switch a third time
and the rear fog lights turn off (front fog stays
on). Press the switch a fourth times and the
front fog turns off. For vehicles without front fog,
rear fog will activate on the first press.
NOTE:
The headlight switch must first be turned to
the position lights or headlights position
before the fog lamp switch can be pushed in.
Interior LightsCourtesy and dome lights are turned on when the
front doors are opened, when the dimmer control
(rotating wheel on the right side of the headlight
switch) is rotated to the its farthest upward posi-
tion, or if equipped, when the UNLOCK button is
pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. When a door is open and the interior
lights are on, rotating the dimmer control all the
way down, to the OFF detent, will cause all the
interior lights to go out. This is also known as the
“Party” mode because it allows the doors to stay
open for extended periods of time without dis-
charging the vehicle’s battery.
Fog Light Operation
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Activating Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)
You can only activate ACC if the vehicle speed
is above 18 mph (30 km/h).
When the system is turned on and in the
READY state, the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) displays “Adaptive Cruise
Ready.”
When the system is OFF, the EVIC displays
“Adaptive Cruise Control Off.”
NOTE:
You cannot enable ACC under the following
conditions:
•When in Four-Wheel Drive Low.
• When you apply the brakes.
• When the parking brake is set.
• When the automatic transmission is in
PARK, REVERSE or NEUTRAL.
• When pushing the RES + button without a
previously set speed in memory.
To ActivatePush and release the ON/OFF button. The ACC
menu in the EVIC displays “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
To turn the system OFF, push and release the
ON/OFF button again. At this time, the system
will turn off and the EVIC will display “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off.”WARNING!
Leaving the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it
to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have a collision. Always leave
the system off when you are not using it.
To Set A Desired ACC SpeedWhen the vehicle reaches the speed desired,
push the SET -button and release. The EVIC
will display the set speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
ACC Set
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Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. If
you do not, the vehicle may continue to accel-
erate beyond the set speed. If this occurs:
•The message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will dis-
play in the EVIC.
• The system will not be controlling the dis-
tance between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead. The vehicle speed will only be deter-
mined by the position of the accelerator
pedal.To CancelThe system will disable ACC without erasing the
memory if:
•You softly tap the brake pedal.
• You depress the brake pedal.
• You press the CANCEL switch.
• The speed of the vehicle goes below 15 mph
(25 km/h).
• An Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) event
occurs.
• A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) event occurs.
• The transmission is shifted into NEUTRAL.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Con-
trol System (ESC/TCS) activates.
NOTE:
If ACC is resumed or set with the ESC/TCS
off, ESC will automatically be re-engaged.
To Turn OffThe system will turn off and erase the set speed
in memory if:
• You push the ON/OFF button.
• You turn OFF the ignition.
• You switch to Four-Wheel Drive Low.
Driver Override
Adaptive Cruise Control Cancelled
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To Vary The Speed Setting
There are two ways to change the set speed:
•
Use the accelerator pedal to adjust the vehicle
to the desired speed and press the SET-
button.
•Tap the RES +or SET -button to increase or
decrease the set speed in 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
increments respectively. Hold the RES +or
SET -button for 5 mph (8 km/h) increments.
To Cancel
The system will disable normal Cruise Control
without erasing the memory if:
• You softly tap or depress the brake pedal.
• You press the CANCEL button.
• The Electronic Stability Control/Traction Con-
trol System (ESC/TCS) activates.
To Resume
Press the RES +button and then remove your
foot from the accelerator pedal. The EVIC will
display the last set speed. To Turn Off
The system will turn off and erase the set speed
in memory if:
•
You push the Normal Fixed Speed ON/OFF
button.
• You turn off the ignition.
• You engage Four-Wheel Drive Low.
Forward Collision Warning — If
Equipped
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system
provides the driver with audible and visual
warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a
potential frontal collision. The warnings are in-
tended to provide the driver with enough time to
react and avoid the potential collision.
FCW monitors the information from the forward
looking sensor as well as the Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC), wheel speed sensors, i.e., to
calculate a probable rear-end collision. When the
system determines that a rear-end collision is
probable a warning message (both audible and
visual) will be displayed on the EVIC. When the
system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning
message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
•
The minimum speed for FCW activation is
10 mph (16 km/h).
• When entering or driving in a curve, the
FCW alerts may be triggered on objects
other than vehicles such as guard rails or
sign posts based on the course predic-
tion. This is expected and is a part of
normal FCW activation and functionality.
FCW Message
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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), are also equipped with Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the
event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two sec-
onds. The light should then turn off unless the
parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake
is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.15. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS). The light will
turn on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four sec-
onds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of
the brake system is not functioning and that
service is required. However, the conventional
brake system will continue to operate normally if
the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should
be serviced as soon as possible to restore the
benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light
does not turn on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON/RUN position, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer. 16. 4 LOW
This light alerts the driver that the
vehicle is in the four-wheel drive
LOW mode. The front and rear drive-
shafts are mechanically locked to-
gether forcing the front and rear
wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range
provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide
increased torque at the wheels.
For further information on four-wheel drive op-
eration and proper use, refer to “Four-Wheel
Drive Operation” in “Starting And Operating”.
17. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
18. Fuel Door Reminder
The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel
door is located.
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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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•FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION ....................237•Quadra-Trac II® Operating Instructions/Precautions .........237
• Shift Positions ............................... .238
• Shifting Procedures ............................ .238
• Quadra-Drive® II System – If Equipped .................240
•SELEC-TERRAIN™ — IF EQUIPPED ...................240•Description ................................. .240
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages . .241
•QUADRA-LIFT™ — IF EQUIPPED .....................241•Description ................................. .241
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Messages . .243
• Operation .................................. .243
•ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ..........................244
• OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS ..........................245
•Quadra-Lift™ – If Equipped ........................245
• When To Use 4WD LOW Range – If Equipped .............245
• Driving Through Water .......................... .245
• Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand .....................246
• Hill Climbing ................................ .246
• Traction Downhill ............................. .247
• After Driving Off-Road .......................... .247
•FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF
EQUIPPED ....................................248
• POWER STEERING ..............................248
•3.6L And 5.7L Engine ........................... .248
• 3.0L Diesel Engine ............................ .249
• Power Steering Fluid Check ...................... .250
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•PARKING BRAKE .............................250
• ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM .............252
•Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...................252
• Traction Control System (TCS) ....................252
• Brake Assist System (BAS) ..................... .252
• Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ...................253
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..................253
• Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................... .255
• Hill Start Assist (HSA) ........................ .256
• Ready Alert Braking ......................... .257
• Rain Brake Support .......................... .257
• Hill Descent Control (HDC) — Four-Wheel Drive Models With
MP3023 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only ..............257
• ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF
Indicator Light ............................ .258
•TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ..................259•Tire Pressure ............................. .259
• Tire Inflation Pressures ........................260
• Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation .............260
• Radial Ply Tires ............................ .261
• All Season Tires – If Equipped ....................261
• Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped ...........261
• Snow Tires .............................. .261
• Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If
Equipped ................................ .262
• Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ..................262
• Full Size Spare – If Equipped .................... .262
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