JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 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
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............14
▫ RKEKeyFob .........................15
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16
▫ General Information ....................17
 SENTRY KEY ..........................18
▫ Replacement RKE Key Fobs ..............19
▫ Customer RKE Key Fob Programming .......20
▫ General Information ....................20

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .20
▫ Rearming Of The System .................20
▫ To Arm The System ....................21
▫ To Disarm The System ..................21
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........23
▫ Tamper Alert .........................23
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......23
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........24
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........24
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............25
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26
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▫Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ......26
▫ RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement ..........26
▫ General Information ....................28

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................29
▫ Remote Start Abort Message On Driver
Information Display (DID) — If Equipped ....30
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle ...........................31
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .............................31
▫ Comfort Systems — If Equipped ............32
▫ General Information ....................32 
DOOR LOCKS .........................33
▫ Power Door Locks .....................34
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ..........................36
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ....37
▫ General Information ....................43
 WINDOWS ...........................43
▫ Power Windows .......................43
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................47
 LIFTGATE ............................47
▫ Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............48
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........51
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............51
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▫Seat Belt Systems ......................53
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........68
▫ Child Restraints .......................84
▫ Transporting Pets .....................109
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .109 
SAFETY TIPS .........................110
▫ Transporting Passengers .................110
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................110
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................112
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................114
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Key Fob (RKE
Key Fob) and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the RKE Key Fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition position does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a
low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method
can be used to operate the keyless push button ignition. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of
the RKE Key Fob against the keyless ignition push button
and push to operate the ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
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RKE Key Fob
The RKE Key Fob contains an emergency key, which
stores in the rear of the RKE Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go
dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the RKE 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.
Emergency Key Removal
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Ignition Or Accessory On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the
chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display
in the cluster.
NOTE:With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the
engine OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the RKE
Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the 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 gear selector.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
do not leave the ignition of 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 vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the Key Fob from vehicle, place the ignition in the
OFF position and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
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SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses a RKE Key Fob, an Ignition Node
Module, Keyless Push Button Ignition and a RF receiver
to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system
will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid RKE Key
Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. The system
will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid RKE
Key Fob is used to start the engine.
NOTE:A RKE Key Fob that has not been programmed is
also considered an invalid key. During normal operation, after placing the keyless igni-
tion in the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Security Light
will turn on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light
remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is
a problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that
someone used an invalid RKE Key Fob to try to start the
engine. Either of these conditions will result in the engine
being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.
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