JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

HOOD
To Open The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be re-
leased.
1. Pull the release lever located below the
instrument panel and in front of the driv-
er's door.
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch
to the left and lift the hood.
To Close The Hood
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the
other hand remove the support rod from its
seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) from the engine com-
partment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam
the hood to close it. Lower hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the
hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive ve-
hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
The liftgate can be opened from inside the
vehicle using the power liftgate button on the
overhead console, using the key fob outside
of the vehicle or the electronic liftgate re-
lease.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
• Key fob
• Outside handle
• Button on overhead console
The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is
built into the electronic liftgate release. With
a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic
liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Push the button on the key fob twice within
five seconds to release the liftgate.
Hood Release Lever
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NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed in the instrument cluster display,
all doors will unlock when you push the
electronic release on the liftgate. If "Unlock
Driver Door 1st Press" is programmed in
Uconnect, only the liftgate will unlock when
you push the electronic release on the lift-
gate. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Mul-
timedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further
information.
NOTE:
Use the power door lock switch on either front
door trim panel or the key fob to lock and
unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on
the doors and the driver's door lock cylinder
will not lock and unlock the liftgate.WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed
when you are operating the vehicle.
Closing
To manually close the liftgate, grasp the lift-
gate closing handle and initiate the lowering
of the liftgate. Release the handle when the
liftgate is partially closed and the momentum
will fully close the liftgate.
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, pushing the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry lock button lo-
cated to the left of the outside handle release
will lock the vehicle.
The power liftgate may be closed by pushing
the button, located in the upper left trim in
the liftgate opening. Pushing button will only
close the liftgate. This button cannot be used
to open the liftgate.
Passive Entry/Lock Button Location
1 — Electronic
Liftgate Release2 — Lock Button
Location
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NOTE:
The liftgate unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be
opened by pushing the electronic
liftgate release (refer to “Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle” in your Own-
er’s Manual for further information), or bypushing the liftgate button on the key fob.
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice
within five seconds to open the power lift-
gate. Once the liftgate is open, pushing the
button twice within five seconds a second
time will close the liftgate.
The power liftgate may also be opened or
closed by pushing the liftgate button located
on the front overhead console. If the liftgate
is fully open, the liftgate can be closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the left
rear trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If
the liftgate is in motion, pushing the liftgate
button located on the left rear trim panel will
reverse the liftgate.
When the liftgate button on the key fob is
pushed two times, the turn signals will flash
to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing
(if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in the
Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime
will be audible. Refer to "Uconnect Settings"
in "Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for
further information.NOTE:
• In the event of a power malfunction to the
liftgate, an emergency liftgate latch release
can be used to open the liftgate. The emer-
gency liftgate latch release can be ac-
cessed through a snap-in cover located on
the liftgate trim panel.
• If liftgate is left open for an extended period
of time, the liftgate may need to be closed
manually to reset power liftgate
functionality.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the lift-
gate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before driv-
ing away.
NOTE:
• The power liftgate buttons will not operate
if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed
is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).Rear Power Liftgate Switch
2
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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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The rear power outlet may be located in the
right rear cargo area.The power outlets are labeled with either a
“key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate how
the outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled
with a “key” are powered when the ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN or ACC position,
while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are
connected directly to the battery and pow-
ered at all times.NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded, the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object in
the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause damage not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
• The rear cargo power outlet can be switched
to “battery” powered all the time by switch-
ing the power outlet right rear quarter panel
fuse in the fuse panel.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
Center Console Power OutletRear Cargo Power Outlet
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CAUTION!
• Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not insert any other object
in the power outlets as this will damage
the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper
use of the power outlet can cause dam-
age not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Do not insert any objects into the
receptacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may
cause an electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e.,
coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.),
will degrade the battery even more
quickly. Only use these intermittently
and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw acces-
sories, or long periods of the vehicle not
being started (with accessories still
plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle's
battery.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory
plugs only. Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet
can cause damage.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF
EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to
carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a
luggage rack. The load must not exceed
150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
NOTE:
If not equipped with crossbars, your autho-
rized dealer can order and install Mopar
crossbars built specifically for this roof rack
system.
Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof
rack crossbars. The roof rack does not in-
crease the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside
the vehicle plus that on the external rack
does not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
To move the crossbars, loosen the attach-
ments, located at the upper edge of each
crossbar, approximately eight turns using the
anti-theft wrench provided with the Mopar
crossbars. Then, move the crossbar to the
desired position, keeping the crossbars par-
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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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Your vehicle will be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful in-
formation to the driver. With the ignition in
the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and
display the total miles, or kilometers, in the
odometer. Your instrument cluster display is
designed to display important information
about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on
the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems are
working and give you warnings when they are
not. The steering wheel mounted controls
allow you to scroll through the main menus
and submenus. You can access the specific
information you want and make selections
and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls
The instrument cluster display is located in
the center of the instrument cluster.1. The interactive display area to the left
side of the screen depicts which menus
are being accessed in the main display
area.
2. The top line where reconfigurable tell-
tales, compass direction, outside tem-
perature, Time, Range MPG or Trip are
displayed. This also displays the speed-
ometer when other menu pages are
displayed.3. The main display area where the menus
and pop up messages are displayed.
4. The lower line where reconfigurable tell-
tales, menu name and menu page are
displayed.
• Push theuparrow button to scroll upward
through the main menus (Speedometer,
MPH/km/h, Vehicle Info, Terrain, Driver As-
sist, Fuel Economy, Trip A, Trip B, Stop/
Start, Audio, Navigation, Stored Messages,
Screen Setup and Speed Warning).
Instrument Cluster Display
1 — Driver Interactive Display
2 — Speedometer Display
3 — Main Display
4 — Menu Name And Menu Page
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
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• Push thedownarrow button to scroll down-
ward through the main menu and sub-
menus (Speedometer, MPH/km/h, Vehicle
Info, Terrain, Driver Assist, Fuel Economy,
Trip A, Trip B, Stop/Start, Audio, Naviga-
tion, Stored Messages, Screen Setup and
Speed Warning).
• Push therightarrow button to access the
information screens or submenu screens of
a main menu item.
• Push theleftarrow button to access the
information screens or submenu screens of
a main menu item.
• Push theOKbutton to access/select the
information screens or submenu screens of
a main menu item. Push and hold theOK
button for two seconds to reset displayed/
selected features that can be reset.
Oil Change Indicator System — If
Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil
change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will display in the instrument
cluster display for five seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the nextscheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
To have the oil changed, please refer to an
authorized dealer.
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Items
The instrument cluster display can be used to
view the main menu items for several fea-
tures. Use theupanddownarrow buttons to
scroll through the driver interactive display
menu options until the desired menu is
reached.
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature
settings may vary.
Speedometer Trip
Accessibility — If
EquippedAudio
Vehicle Info Stored Messages
Driver Assist Screen Setup
Stop/Start — If
EquippedTerrain — If
Equipped
Performance Fea-
tures — If EquippedDiagnostics — If
Equipped
Fuel Economy Speed Warning
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in
the Owner’s Manual for further information.
Display Menu items
SRT Instrument Cluster Display Performance
Features
The instrument cluster display can be used to
program the following Performance Features.
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• To access, press and release either theupor
downarrow button until “SRT” appears in
the instrument cluster display, then press
and release therightarrow button to cycle
through the features. Press theOKbutton to
select a feature.
0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h) Current G-Force
0-100 MPH (0-161 km/h) Peak G-Force
1/8 Mile Timer Lap Timer
1/4 Mile Timer Lap History
60 ft Timer Top Speed
Braking Distance
Uconnect SRT Performance Features
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the
Performance Features is intended for off-
highway or track use only and should not
be done on any public roadways. It is
recommended that these features be used
in a controlled environment and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the
vehicle as measured by the performance
pages must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner, which can jeop-
ardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents.
• To access the SRT Performance Features,
press the “Apps” button on the touch-
screen then press the “Performance
Pages” button on the touchscreen.
• The Performance Page includes the follow-
ing menus:
•
Home•
Gauges 2
•
Timers•
G – Force
•
Gauges 1•
Engine
Diesel Displays — If Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
following messages display in the instrument
cluster display:
• Exhaust Filter Nearing Full Safely Drive at
Highway Speeds to Clear
• Exhaust Filter Full – Power Reduced See
Dealer
• Exhaust System Service Required – See
Dealer
• Exhaust System – Filter XX% Full Service
Required See Dealer
• Exhaust System Regeneration in Process
Continue Driving
• Exhaust System – Regeneration Completed
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi
AdBlue
®Low Refill Soon
• Engine Will Not Restart in XXXX mi Refill
AdBlue
®
• Engine Will Not Start Refill AdBlue®
• Service AdBlue®System See Dealer
• Incorrect AdBlue
®Detected See Dealer
SRT Performance Features Controls
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