JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 2019 Owners Manual

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.

Manual
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward to
full open. Any release of the switch will stop the move-
ment. The sunroof 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 sunroof will close fully and stop automati-
cally. 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
condition until the sunroof switch is pushed again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE:The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
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Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the closing of the
sunroof during the Express Close operation. If an obstruc-
tion in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this oc-
curs.
NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in
Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect 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.
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.
5. Once the sunroof has stopped in the Fully Closed position, release the sunroof switch. The sunroof is now
reset and ready to use.
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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.
CommandView Sunroof And Power Shade Switches
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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 opti-
mized 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 automatically at the comfort stop
position. Push and hold the switch rearward again, the
sunroof will open to the full open position and automati-
cally stop. Any release of the switch will stop the move-
ment. 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 sun-
shade will automatically open to the half open position
prior to the sunroof opening.
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 Express Close operation, any other actua-
tion 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.
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Opening Power Shade
The sunshade has two programmed positions: 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 release 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 sun-
shade will open to the half open position and stop auto-
matically. Push and hold the sunshade switch again and
the sunshade 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 position. Pushing the sun-
shade close switch when the sunroof is open/vented and
the sunshade is at half open position will first automati-
cally close the sunroof prior to the sunshade closing.
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Express Close
Push the sunshade switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunshade will close automatically.
During Express 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 sunshade 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
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this oc-
curs.
NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in
Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and the
sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the Ventbutton 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 position 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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HOOD
To Open The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument paneland in front of the driver’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 otherhand 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 compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
Safety Latch Location
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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 approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle 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
release.
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.
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NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed 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 liftgate. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” 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.