JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2013 WK2 / 4.G User Guide

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............14
▫Wireless Ignition Node (WIN).............14
▫KeyFob.............................15
▫Removing Key Fob From Ignition..........16
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................18
SENTRY KEY®.........................19
▫Replacement Keys.....................20
▫Customer Key Programming..............20
▫General Information....................20VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED..........................21
▫Rearming The System...................21
▫To Arm The System.....................21
▫To Disarm The System...................22
▫Tamper Alert.........................23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY...................23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)...........24
▫To Unlock The Doors....................25
▫To Lock The Doors.....................26
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▫Using The Panic Alarm..................26
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........27
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........27
▫General Information....................29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED..........................29
▫How To Use Remote Start................30
DOOR LOCKS.........................34
▫Power Door Locks.....................35
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors...............................36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™.................38
WINDOWS...........................42
▫Power Windows.......................42▫Wind Buffeting.......................46
LIFTGATE............................46
▫Liftgate Flipper Glass...................47
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped.............48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS................51
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts....................55
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.....56
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....59
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . .60
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions......61
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped............................61
▫Energy Management Feature..............63
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▫Seat Belt Pretensioners..................63
▫Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . .63
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®)..........................67
▫Seat Belt Lock Out......................68
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women...........68
▫Seat Belt Extender.....................68
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags............................69
▫Advanced Front Air Bag Features...........71
▫Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls....75▫Event Data Recorder (EDR)...............82
▫Child Restraints.......................83
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .108
SAFETY TIPS.........................109
▫Transporting Passengers.................109
▫Exhaust Gas.........................110
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle.............................111
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle...............113
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
feature, refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of
which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented
positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START
position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position.
When released from the START position, the switch
automatically returns to the detented ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display the
ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the
square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located
on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi-
tion. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle on
the driver’s side should the battery in the vehicle or the
RKE transmitter go dead. The emergency key is also for
locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
NOTE:Entering a vehicle using the emergency key with
the security alarm armed, will result in the alarm sound-
ing. Insert the Key Fob (even if the Key Fob battery is
dead) into the ignition switch to disarm security alarm.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, the EVIC will
display the ignition switch position “OFF/ACC/RUN”.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
NOTE:
•If you try to remove the Key Fob before you place the
shift lever in PARK, it may become trapped temporar-
ily in the ignition switch. If this occurs, rotate the key
to the right slightly, then remove the Key Fob as
described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap
the key in the ignition switch to warn you that this
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started
and stopped, but the Key Fob cannot be removed until
you obtain service.
Emergency Key Removal
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•The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
CAUTION!
•If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your
Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.
•Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this
condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or
ignition module. Only remove the emergency key
for locking and unlocking the doors.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:
•Jump Start the vehicle.
•Charge the battery.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove Key Fob from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when
the Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC ignition
position.
With the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, opening the
driver’s door when the vehicle’s ignition switch is placed
in ACC or ON/RUN (engine stopped) will cause the
reminder chime to sound. Refer to “Starting Procedures”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
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