ECO mode JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate
the air conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool dehu-
midified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press
the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning
and manually adjust the blower and airflow
mode settings. Also, make sure to select only
Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.
NOTE:
• For Manual Climate Controls, if the system
is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can
be turned off, but the A/C system shall
remain active to prevent fogging of the
windows.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode, and in-
crease blower speed if needed.•I
f your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the
A/C condenser (located in front of the radia-
tor), for an accumulation of dirt or insects.
Clean with a gentle water spray from the front
of the radiator and through the condenser.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cool-
ing performance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C
and the prior settings. The button illuminates
when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode posi-
tion can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX
A/C operation to switch to the selected set-
ting and MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation feature may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if
conditions exist that could create fogging on
the inside of the windshield.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate,
or the AUTO button on the touchscreen on
the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature that you
would like the system to maintain by ad-
justing the driver and passenger tempera-
ture control buttons. Once the desired
temperature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that
comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort
level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system
to function automatically.
NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system
automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort
as quickly as possible.
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• The temperature can be displayed in U.S.
or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric
customer-programmable feature. Refer to
the “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
in your Owner’s Manual for further
information.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
warms up. The blower will increase in speed
and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of
manual override features. The AUTO symbol
in the front ATC display will be turned off
when the system is being used in the manual
mode.
Operating Tips
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to pro-
vide proper corrosion protection and to pro-
tect against engine overheating. OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and de-
froster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and
the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recircula-
tion mode during Winter months is not rec-
ommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for
about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure ad-
equate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear
the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use
the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface
of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel
to the heating elements. Labels can be
peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
ments, or abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from
the window.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-
tions, such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
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Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Contact an autho-
rized dealer to service your cabin air filter,
and to have it replaced when needed.
WINDOWS
Power Window Controls
The window controls on the driver's door
control all the door windows.
There are single window controls on each
passenger door trim panel, which operate the
passenger door windows. The window con-
trols will operate only when the ignition is in
the ACC or ON/RUN position.If equipped, the key fob may also be used to
raise or lower vehicle windows while the igni-
tion is in the “OFF” position. Refer to “Keys”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a ve-
hicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob in
or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.
Occupants, particularly unattended chil-
dren, can become entrapped by the win-
dows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver door power window switch and the
front and rear passenger doors window
switches have an Auto-Down feature.
Power Window Switches
1 — Front Power Window Switches
2 — Rear Power Window Switches
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the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between
the sun visors on the overhead console.
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Do not leave the igni-
tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be seri-
ously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object, to proj-
ect through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Opening Sunroof
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it
within one-half second and the sunroof will
open automatically from any position. The
sunroof will open fully and stop automati-
cally. This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any other actuation
of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual
To open the sunroof, push and hold the
switch rearward to full open. Any release of
the switch will stop the movement. The sun-
roof and sunshade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the sunroof switch is
pushed again.
Closing Sunroof
Express
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. The sunroofPower Sunroof Switch
1 — Opening Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
3 — Closing Sunroof
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will close fully and stop automatically. This is
called “Express Close”. During Express Close
operation, any other actuation of the switch
will stop the sunroof.
Manual
To close the sunroof, push and hold the
switch in the forward position. Any release of
the switch will stop the movement and the
sunroof will remain in a partially closed con-
dition until the sunroof switch is pushed
again.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. How-
ever, the sunshade will open automatically as
the sunroof opens.
NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof
is open.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
closing of the sunroof during the Express
Close operation. If an obstruction in the path
of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
tion if this occurs.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Pro-
tect will disable and the sunroof must be
closed in Manual Mode.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the Vent button within one
half second and the sunroof will open to the
vent position. This is called “Express Vent”
and it will occur regardless of sunroof posi-
tion. During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
Relearn Procedure
For vehicles equipped with a single-pane
sunroof, there is a relearn procedure that
allows you to reset the sunroof when the
“Express Open” feature stops working. To
reset the sunroof, follow these steps:
1. Set the ignition to the ACC or ON/RUN
position.
2. Make sure that the sunroof is fully closed.
3. Push sunroof switch forward and hold.
The sunroof will close fully then move to
the Vent position after 10 seconds.
4. Release the sunroof switch, then push
forward and hold the switch again within
5 seconds to begin the relearn process.
The sunroof will complete one full cycle
and return to the Fully Closed position.
NOTE:
If the sunroof switch is released anytime
during the relearn cycle, the procedure
will need to be repeated starting from the
first step.
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5. Once the sunroof has stopped in the Fully
Closed position, release the sunroof
switch. The sunroof is now reset and ready
to use.
COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF
WITH POWER SHADE — IF
EQUIPPED
The CommandView sunroof switch is located
to the left between the sun visors on the
overhead console.
The power shade switch is located to the right
between the sun visors on the overhead
console.
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
WARNING!
sible to children. Do not leave the igni-
tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be seri-
ously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object, to proj-
ect through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Commandview Sunroof Switches
1 — Opening Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
3 — Closing Sunroof
4 — Opening Shade
5 — Closing Shade
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Opening Sunroof
The sunroof has two programmed automatic
stops for the sunroof open position; a comfort
stop position and a full open position. The
comfort stop position has been optimized to
minimize wind buffeting.
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it
within one-half second. The sunroof will open
automatically to the comfort stop position.
Push the switch rearward and release it
again, the sunroof will open to the full open
position and automatically stop. This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open
operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, push and hold the
switch rearward. The sunroof will stop auto-
matically at the comfort stop position. Push
and hold the switch rearward again, the sun-
roof will open to the full open position and
automatically stop. Any release of the switchwill stop the movement. The sunroof and
sunshade will remain in a partially opened
condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
NOTE:
If the sunshade is in the closed position when
Express or Manual Open operation is initiated
the sunshade will automatically open to the
half open position prior to the sunroof open-
ing.
Closing Sunroof
Express Close
Push the switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunroof will close
automatically from any position. During Ex-
press Close operation, any other actuation of
the sunroof switches will stop the sunroof in a
partially open position.
Manual Close
Push and hold the switch forward and the
sunroof will close from any position and stop
at full closed position. Releasing the switch
while the sunroof is in motion will stop the
sunroof in a partially open position.
Opening Power Shade
The sunshade has two programmed posi-
tions: half open and full open positions.
When operating the sunshade from the
closed position, the sunshade will always
stop at the half open position regardless of
express or manual open operation. The
switch must be actuated again to continue on
to full open position.
Express Open
Push the sunshade switch rearward and re-
lease it within one-half second, the sunshade
will open to the half open position and stop
automatically. Push and release the switch
again from the half open position and the
sunshade will open to the full open position
and stop automatically. During Express Open
operation, any other actuation of the sunroof
switches will stop the sunshade in a partially
open position.
Manual Open
Push and hold the sunshade switch rearward,
the sunshade will open to the half open
position and stop automatically. Push and
hold the sunshade switch again and the sun-
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shade will open to the full open position.
Releasing the switch while the sunshade is in
motion will stop the sunshade in a partially
open position.
Closing Power Shade
If the sunroof is open or vented, the sunshade
cannot be closed beyond the half open posi-
tion. Pushing the sunshade close switch
when the sunroof is open/vented and the
sunshade is at half open position will first
automatically close the sunroof prior to the
sunshade closing.
Express Close
Push the sunshade switch forward and re-
lease it within one-half second and the sun-
shade will close automatically. During Ex-
press Close operation, any other actuation of
the sunroof switches will stop the sunshade
in a partially open position.Manual Close
Push and hold the switch forward and the
sunshade will close and stop at full closed
position. Releasing the switch while the sun-
shade is in motion will stop the sunshade in a
partially open position.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will auto-
matically retract. Remove the obstruction if
this occurs.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Pro-
tect will disable and the sunroof must be
closed in Manual Mode.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the "Vent" button within
one-half second and the sunroof will open to
the vent position. This is called “Express
Vent”, and it will occur regardless of sunroof
position. During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
NOTE:
If the sunshade is in the closed position when
the vent switch is pushed, the sunshade will
automatically cycle to the halfway open posi-
tion prior to the sunroof opening to the Vent
position.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
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• The power liftgate will not operate in tem-
peratures below −22°F (−30°C) or tem-
peratures above 150° F (65° C). Be sure to
remove any buildup of snow or ice from the
liftgate before pushing any of the power
liftgate switches.
• If anything obstructs the power liftgate
while it is closing or opening, the liftgate
will automatically reverse to the closed or
open position, provided it meets sufficient
resistance.
• There are also pinch sensors attached to
the side of the liftgate. Light pressure any-
where along these strips will cause the
liftgate to return to the open position.
• If the liftgate is not fully open, push the
liftgate button on the key fob twice to
operate the liftgate.
• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed
while the power liftgate is closing, the lift-
gate will reverse to the full open position.• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed
while the power liftgate is opening, the
liftgate motor will disengage to allow
manual operation.
• If the power liftgate encounters multiple
obstructions within the same cycle, the
system will automatically stop and the lift-
gate must be opened or closed manually.
WARNING!
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your ve-
hicle. You and your passengers could be
injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate
closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the
liftgate open, make sure that all win-
dows are closed, and the climate control
blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Power Outlets
If equipped, there may be three 12 Volt
electrical power outlets on this vehicle.
The front power outlet may be located inside
the center storage bin of the instrument
panel. Push inward on the storage lid to open
the compartment and gain access to this
power outlet.
A second front power outlet may be located
inside the center console.
Front Power Outlet
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allel to the rack frame. Once the crossbar is in
the desired position, retighten the with the
wrench to lock the crossbar into position.
NOTE:
• To help control wind noise when the cross-
bars are not in use, place the front and rear
crossbars approximately 24 inches (61 cm)
apart. Optimal noise reduction can then be
achieved by adjusting the front crossbar
forward or aft using increments of 1 inch
(2.5 cm).
• If any cargo (or any metallic object) is
placed over the satellite radio antenna (if
equipped), you may experience interrup-
tion of satellite radio reception. For im-
proved satellite radio reception, avoid plac-
ing the rear crossbar over the satellite radio
antenna.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before
driving your vehicle. Improperly secured
loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at
WARNING!
high speeds, resulting in personal injury or
property damage. Follow the roof rack cau-
tions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
CAUTION!
• To prevent damage to the roof of your
vehicle, do not carry any loads on the
roof rack without the crossbars installed.
The load should be secured and placed
on top of the crossbars, not directly on
the roof. If it is necessary to place the
load on the roof, place a blanket or some
other protection between the load and
the roof surface.
• To avoid damage to the roof rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
roof rack load capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load
appropriately.
CAUTION!
• Long loads which extend over the wind-
shield, such as wood panels or surf-
boards, or loads with large frontal area
should be secured to both the front and
rear of the vehicle.
• Place a blanket or other protection be-
tween the surface of the roof and the
load.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying large or
heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind
forces, due to natural causes or nearby
truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift
to a load. This is especially true on large
flat loads and may result in damage to
the cargo or your vehicle.
• The use of Sport Mode is not recom-
mended when using the Roof Luggage
Rack to carry a load.
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