seats JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2023 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ........................................................ 11
ROLLOVER WARNING .......................................... 11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .......... 12
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.............................................. 12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 18
Key Fob .............................................................18
SENTRY KEY .......................................................... 22
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................22
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 24
How To Use Remote Start ................................24
To Exit Remote Start Mode .............................25
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................25
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped........................................................25
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Activation — If Equipped ..................................26
Remote Start Abort Message ..........................26 VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .....26
To Arm The System ..........................................26
To Disarm The System .....................................27
Rearming Of The System .................................27
Security System Manual Override ...................27
Tamper Alert .....................................................27
DOORS .....................................................................27
Manual Door Locks ..........................................27
Power Door Locks ...........................................28
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry ...........29
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit......................31
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ..............31
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .......................................................31
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................32
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................................................32
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .......................................................32
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ............33 UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS — IF EQUIPPED .............................................. 33
Introducing Voice Recognition ........................ 33
Basic Voice Commands ................................... 33
Get Started .......................................................34
Additional Information ..................................... 34
DRIVER AND PASSENGER MEMORY SETTINGS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................... 34
Programming The Memory Feature ................35
Linking And Unlinking The Key
Fob To Memory.................................................35
Memory Position Recall ................................... 36
SEATS ...................................................................... 36

Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped .. 36

Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats).................... 37

Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped ... 41
Power Adjustment (Rear Seats) — If Equipped ..... 43

Power Seatback Massage — If Equipped ....... 44
Heated Seats — If Equipped ........................... 45
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......................46
Head Restraints ............................................... 47

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STORING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 392
BODYWORK .......................................................... 392 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 392
Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 393
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 393
INTERIORS ........................................................... 394
Seats And Fabric Parts.................................. 394
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 394Leather Surfaces ........................................... 395Glass Surfaces .............................................. 395
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)......... 396
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 396
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 396
Torque Specifications ................................... 396
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 397
2.0L Engine.................................................... 397
3.6L Engine.................................................... 397
5.7L Engine.................................................... 397
Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 398 Materials Added To Fuel .............................. 398
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 398

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ....398

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 398Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 399Fuel System Cautions ................................... 399
FLUID CAPACITIES ............................................. 400
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS................... 401
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................ 402
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE .................................................... 403
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 403Prepare A List ................................................ 403Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 403 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................ 403
Roadside Assistance..................................... 404FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 405
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 405
Mexico............................................................ 405
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 405
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ......................... 405
Service Contract ........................................... 405
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 406
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 406
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 406
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 406
In Canada ...................................................... 407
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 407
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS .......... 408
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 408

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START/STOP Ignition Button

The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks,
alarm, etc.) are still available
ON/RUN
Driving position
All electrical devices are available (e.g. climate
controls, heated seats, etc.) START
The engine will start (when foot is on the brake
pedal)
NOTE:
If the ignition position does not change with a
push of the ignition button, and the instrument
cluster displays a message such as “Key Fob
Not Detected”, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a backup
method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side
opposite of the emergency key) against the
START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
Replacement of the key fob battery is recom
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mended.

Depleted Key Fob Battery Procedure

1 — OFF
2 — ON/RUN
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always place the
ignition in the OFF position, remove the key
fob from the vehicle, and lock your 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.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the
ON/RUN position. 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 buildup
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves.
Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built
into the electronic liftgate release button. With a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release button
for a power open on vehicles equipped with Power
Liftgate. Pull the electronic liftgate handle and lift
for Manual Liftgate vehicles.

Electronic Liftgate Handle

To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry lock
button located on the outside liftgate door handle.
NOTE:The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will lock all
doors and the liftgate Ú page 408.
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK DOORS ON EXIT
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks after the following sequence
of actions:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is
enabled within Uconnect Settings

Ú
page 204.

2. All doors are closed.
3. The gear selector was not in PARK, then is placed in PARK.
4. Any door is opened.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS —
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F EQUIPPED
The auto door lock feature default condition is
enabled. When enabled, the door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds
15 mph (24 km/h). The auto door lock feature is
enabled or disabled by an authorized dealer per
written request of the customer. Please see an
authorized dealer for service.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
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YSTEM — REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock
system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat
blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate
the dial to the lock or unlock position. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if
the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

1 — Passive Entry Lock Button
2 — Electronic Liftgate Release Button
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MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:Memory Recall is available when not in PARK, if the
vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).
To recall a memory settings profile using the
memory switches, push memory button (1) or
(2) on the memory switch.
To recall the driver’s side memory settings using
the key fob, push the unlock button on the key
fob linked to memory position 1 or 2.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the
memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2), or by
pushing any of the seat adjustment switches.
When a recall is canceled, the seat and power tilt/
telescopic steering column (if equipped) will stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before
another recall can be selected.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED

Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/
Rearward Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with a manual
front passenger seat. The passenger seat can be
adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar
located by the front of the seat cushion, near the
floor.

Adjustment Bar

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located
under the seat cushion and move the seat forward
or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.
WARNING!

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Manual Front Passenger Seatback
Adjustment — Recline
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.
Recline Lever

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Vehicles equipped with third row seating may have
a second row bench seat, or second row captain’s
chairs. Vehicles equipped with only second row
seating, will have a second row bench seat.
NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are
left folded for an extended period of time. This is
normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the
open position, over time the seat cushion will
return to its normal shape.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.
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Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT FORWARD/REAR -
WARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of
the seat near the floor and release it when the seat
is at the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT RECLINE ADJUSTMENT

To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.
Rear Seat Recline Lever

SECOND ROW BENCH FOLD FLAT SEAT
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat
can be folded flat. This allows for extended cargo
space and still maintains some rear seating room.
NOTE:Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary
to position the front seat to its mid-track position.
Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat
to fold down easily.To lower the seatback, pull upward on the recline
lever located on the outboard side of the seat, and
let the seatback fold forward automatically.

Second Row Bench Seat Folded Flat

To raise the seatback, fold the seatback up into its
original position and lock it into place.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.

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SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT EASY ACCESS FOR
THIRD ROW — IF EQUIPPED
If the vehicle is equipped with third row seating, the
second row seats can tip forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, then tip and slide
the entire seat forward.

Easy Entry Lever Location Access To Third Row Seats

To return the seat to a sitting position, unfold the
seatback upright until it locks and push the seat
rearward until the track locks.
Second Row Captain’s Chairs —
If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with third row seating may be
equipped with second row captain’s chairs.
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FORWARD/
REARWARD ADJUSTMENT
Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of
the seat near the floor and release it when the seat
is at the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

Rear Seat Adjustment Bar

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SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS RECLINE
ADJUSTMENT
To recline, lean forward slightly and lift the lever
located on the outboard side of the seat. Then,
push the seat rearward to the desired position and
release the lever. To return the seatback to its
normal position, lean forward and lift the lever. To
ensure the seatback is latched, use body pressure
to lean forward and rearward.

Rear Seat Recline Lever

SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIRS FOLD FLAT
SEATS
The second row seatbacks can be folded flat to
carry cargo.
Pull upward on the recline lever located on the
outboard side of each second row seat, and guide
the seatback down into the folded position.
Second Row Captain’s Chairs Folded Flat

To Raise The Rear Seats
Fold the seatbacks upward to their original
position, and lock them into place.
SECOND ROW CAPTAIN’S CHAIR EASY ACCESS
FOR THIRD ROW
The second row seats can tip forward to allow
passengers to easily access the third row seats.
Pull upward on the easy entry lever located on the
outboard side of the seatback, then tip and slide
the entire seat forward.

Easy Entry Lever Location

WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision you could slide under
the seat belt, which could result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.

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Access To Third Row Seats

To return the seat to a sitting position, unfold the
seatback upright until it locks and push the seat
rearward until the track locks.
Manual Folding Third Row — If Equipped
Both third row seats can be folded forward to
increase the cargo area. To lower either seat, pull
on the release handle located on the back of the
seat and lower the seat using the pull strap located
next to the release handle.
NOTE:The second row seats must be in their full upright
position or folded flat when folding the third row
seats.
Release Handles
Third Row Folded

To raise the seat, pull the seat toward you using
the strap located on the back of the seat.
POWER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS) —
I
F EQUIPPED
Some models may be equipped with 12-way power
driver and front passenger seats. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard side of the
seat. There are three switches that control the
movement of the seat cushion and the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

WARNING!

Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

1 — Cushion Extender Switch
2 — Seat Switch
3 — Seatback And Bolster Adjustment Switch
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