JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2017 WK2 / 4.G Owners Manual

UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allow you to access and
change the customer programmable features. Many fea-
tures can vary by vehicle.
Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instrument
panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus andUconnect 5.0 Buttons On Touchscreen And Buttons OnFaceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On Faceplate And ButtonsOn Touchscreen
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the
control knob one or more times to select or change a setting
(i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have screen off and back
buttons located below the Uconnect system.
Push the screen off button to turn off the Uconnect touch-
screen. Push the screen off button a second time to turn the
touchscreen on.
Push the back button to exit out of a menu or certain option
on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Uconnect
display.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Personal Settings
Push the MORE button on the faceplate to display the
menu setting screen. In this mode the Uconnect system
allows you to access programmable features that may be
equipped such as Display, Voice, Clock & Date, Safety &
Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort,Engine Off Options, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth, Sirius Setup, Restore Settings, Clear Personal
Data, and System Information.
NOTE:
Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a
time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting and make
your selection. Once the setting is complete, either press
the Back Arrow/Done button on the touchscreen or the
Back button on the faceplate to return to the previous menu
or press the “X” button on the touchscreen to close out of
the settings screen. Pressing the “Up” or “Down” Arrow
buttons on the right side of the screen will allow you to
toggle up or down through the available settings.
NOTE: All settings should be changed with the ignition in
the RUN position.
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode Manual Auto
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +-
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the interior
dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +-
NOTE:
To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the interior
dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Set Language
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English/Français/Español)
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Lan-
guage” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Touchscreen Beep
Units
After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Units USMetric Custom
NOTE:
The “Custom” option allows you to set the “Speed” (MPH, or km/h), “Distance” (mi, or km), “Fuel Consumption”
[MPG (US), MPG (UK), L/100 km, or km/L], “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), and “Temperature” (°C, or °F) units of
measure independently.
Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Detailed
Show Command List AlwaysWith Help Never
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Clock & Date
After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Set Time and Format 12 hour24 hour AMPM
NOTE:
Within the “Set Time and Format” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the
correct time. Set Date Up Arrow Down Arrow
NOTE:
Within the “Set Date” setting, press the corresponding arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust to the correct date.
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Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
ParkView Backup Camera Delay — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
The “ParkView Backup Camera Delay” setting determines whether or not the screen will display the rear view image
with dynamic grid lines for up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE. This delay will be canceled
if the vehicle’s speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK, or the ignition is switched to
the OFF position. ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines — If Equipped
NOTE:
The “ParkView Backup Camera Active Guide Lines” feature overlays the Rear Backup Camera image with active, or
dynamic, grid lines to help illustrate the width of the vehicle and its project back up path, based on the steering
wheel position when the option is checked. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the vehicle to assist
with parking or aligning to a hitch/receiver.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision Warn-
ing On/Off — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible collision with the vehicle in
front of you.
The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next. If the system is turned OFF, it will re-
main off when the vehicle is restarted. Forward Collision
Warning-Plus (FCW+) — If Equipped Far
Med Near
NOTE:
The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+) Sensitivity” setting determines at what relative distance the vehicle
directly in front of you needs to be at, before the system will warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle directly
in front of you, based on the option is selected. “Far” will give you the most amount of reaction time, whereas
“Near” will give you the least amount of reaction time, based on the distance between the two vehicles.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Forward Collision
Warning-Plus (FCW+) Ac- tive Braking — IfEquipped Off
On
NOTE:
The “Forward Collision Warning Plus (FCW+)” setting includes Advanced Brake Assist (ABA). The ABA applies ad-
ditional brake pressure when the driver requests insufficient brake pressure to avoid a potential frontal collision. ParkSense — If Equipped OffSound Only Sound and Display
NOTE:
The “ParkSense” system setting will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in RE-
VERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 7 mph (11 km/h), when enabled. It will provide an alert (audible and/or
visual) to indicate the proximity to other objects. The system can be enabled with “Sound Only,” or “Sound and Dis-
play.” Front ParkSense Volume LowMedium High
Rear ParkSense Volume LowMedium High
Rear ParkSense Braking Assist — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Rear ParkSense Braking Assist” feature is selected, the park assist system will detect objects located be-
hind the vehicle and utilize autonomous braking to stop the vehicle.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) — If Equipped Early
Medium Late
NOTE:
The “Lane Depature Warning (LDW)” setting determines at what distance the LDW system will warn you, through
steering wheel feedback, of a possible lane departure. Lane Departure Strength (LDW) — If Equipped Low
Medium High
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Off
LightsLights and Chime
NOTE:
When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will show a
visual alert in the outside mirrors, or it will show a visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as play an audible alert
when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged,
the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. A sen-
sor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification. Rain Sensing Auto Wipers Hill Start Assist — If Equipped
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Paddle Shifters Enable Disable
Steering Feel Options SportNormal Comfort
NOTE:
The “Steering Feel Options” setting will allow you to adjust the steering effort and feel. Press the “Comfort” button
on the touchscreen to provide a balance of steering feel and steering effort. Press the “Normal” button on the touch-
screen to provide greater steering feel, requiring greater steering effort. Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to
provide the greatest amount of steering feel, requiring the highest amount of steering effort.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 0 sec30 sec 60 sec 90 sec
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off.
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