ground clearance JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2016 WK2 / 4.G User Guide

Rollover Warning
• Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types ofvehicles. 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 vehicles 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.
• Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
• Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more
likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Mud– Off road calibration for use on low traction surfaces such as mud. Driveline is
maximized for traction. Some binding may be felt on less forgiving surfaces. The
electronic brake controls are set to limit traction control management of throttle and
wheel spin. If equipped with air suspension, the level will change to Off-Road 1.
Rock – Off-road calibration only available in 4WD Low range. The vehicle is raised (if
equipped with Air Suspension) for improved ground clearance. Traction based tuning
with improved steer-ability for use on high traction off-road surfaces. Activate the Hill
Descent Control for steep downhill control. Use for low speed obstacles such as large
rocks, deep ruts, etc. If equipped with air suspension, the vehicle level will change
to Off-Road 2. If the Selec-Terrain switch is in ROCK mode, and the transfer case is
switched from 4WD Low to 4WD High, the Selec-Terrain system will return to AUTO.
QUADRA-LIFT
The Quadra-Lift air suspension system provides full time load leveling capability
along with the benefit of being able to adjust vehicle height by the push of a button.
Quadra-Lift is available with both Quadra-Trac II and Quadra-Drive II.
• The system requires that the engine be running for all changes. When lowering
the vehicle all of the doors, including
the liftgate, must be closed.
• The Quadra-Lift air suspension system uses a lifting and lowering pattern
which keeps the headlights from shin-
ing into oncoming traffic. When raising
the vehicle, the rear of the vehicle will
move up first and then the front. When
lowering the vehicle, the front will
move down first and then the rear.
• After the engine is turned off, you may notice that the air suspension system
operates briefly. This is normal. The
system is correcting the position of the
vehicle.
• To assist with changing a spare tire, the Quadra-Lift air suspension system
has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. The feature
controls are located in the radio screen. Driving the vehicle over 5 mph (8 km/h)
will return the air suspension to normal operation.
• An audible chime will be heard whenever a system error has been detected.
Quadra-Lift Control
1 — UP Button
2 — DOWN Button
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Operation
• Pushing the “Up” or “Down” button once will move the suspension one positionhigher or lower from the current position, assuming all conditions are met (i.e.,
engine running and all doors and liftgate closed).
• The 4 indicator lamps will illuminate to show the current position of the vehicle. Flashing indicator lamps will show a position which the system is working to
achieve. If multiple indicator lamps are flashing on the “Up” button, the highest
flashing indicator lamp is the position the system is working to achieve.
• Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard position of the suspension and is meant for normal driving. Only the bottom Indicator
lamp on the “Up” button will be illuminated when the vehicle is in this
position.
• Off-Road 1 (OR1) (Raises the vehicle approximately 1.1 in (28 mm) – This is the primary position for all off-road driving until OR2 is
needed. A smoother and more comfortable ride will result. Push the
“Up” button once from the NRH position while the vehicle speed is
below 38 mph (61 km/h). When in the OR1 position, if the vehicle
speed remains between 40 mph (64 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h) for greater than
20 seconds or if the vehicle speed exceeds 50 mph (80 km/h), the vehicle will be
automatically lowered to NRH.
• Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately 2.2 in (55 mm) – This position is intended for off-roading use only where maximum
ground clearance is required. To enter OR2, pushthe “Up” button
twice from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position while
vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h). While in OR2, if the vehicle
speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h), the vehicle height will be automatically lowered
to OR1.
• Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately 1.6 in (40 mm) – This position lowers the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as
well as lowering the rear of the vehicle for easier loading and
unloading of cargo. To enter Entry/Exit Mode, push the “Down” button
once from (NRH) while the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Once the vehicle speed goes below 15 mph (24 km/h), the vehicle height will
begin to lower. If the vehicle speed remains between 15 mph (24 km/h) and
25 mph (40 km/h) for greater than 60 seconds, or the vehicle speed exceeds
25 mph (40 km/h), the Entry/Exit Mode change will be cancelled. To exit Entry/Exit
Mode, push the “Up” button once while in Entry/Exit Mode or drive the vehicle
over 15 mph (24 km/h).
UP
UP
UP
DOWN
PARK
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SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and
function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of
your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your
vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your
vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening or
on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T”
or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T,S=Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment tire should be repaired
(or replaced) and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire. Do
not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given
time.
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not
drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life.
When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
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