Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE User manual

Grand Cherokee
OWNER’S MANUAL
2016 Grand Cherokee
Third Edition Rev 1
Printed in U.S.A.
16WK741-126-AC
©2016 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
2016
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .................................11
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................121
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................301
5STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................467
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................621
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................653
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................731
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................737
10 INDEX .....................................................................749
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION ........................4
䡵ROLLOVER WARNING ...................5
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............6
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............8
䡵VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........8
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....9
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman-
ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that conventional passenger cars are not
intended. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger cars both on-road and off-road, so take
time to become familiar with your vehicle.
The two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was designed
for on-road use only. It is not intended for off-road
driving or use in other severe conditions suited for a
four-wheel drive vehicle.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Owner’s
Manual. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls,
particularly those used for braking, steering, transmis-
sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills
will improve with experience. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, don’t overload the vehicle or expect
the vehicle to overcome the natural laws of physics.
Always observe federal, state, provincial and local laws
wherever you drive.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or a
collision. Refer to “On-Road/Off-Road Driving Tips” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information.
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This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your Jeep® vehicle best, has factory-trained
technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than
many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing
better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven
in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control.
Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is
out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles
may not.
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Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro-
vided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the
U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing
seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or
more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by
two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Rollover Warning Label
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Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against
operating procedures that could result in a collision,
bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures that could result in damage to your
vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual,
you may miss important information. Observe all Warn-
ings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a
plate located on the left front corner of the instrument
panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle through the
windshield. This number also is stamped into the right
front body, behind the right front seat. Move the right
front seat forward to allow better viewing of the stamped
VIN. This number also appears on the Automobile Infor-
mation Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your
vehicle. Save this label for a convenient record of your
vehicle identification number and optional equipment.
VIN Location
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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Right Front Body VIN Location
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............14
▫Keyless Push Button Ignition ..............14
▫RKEKeyFob.........................15
▫Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........16
▫General Information ....................18
䡵SENTRY KEY ..........................18
▫Replacement RKE Key Fobs ..............19
▫Customer RKE Key Fob Programming .......20
▫General Information ....................20
䡵VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .21
▫Rearming Of The System .................21
▫To Arm The System ....................21
▫To Disarm The System ..................22
▫Security System Manual Override ...........23
▫Tamper Alert .........................23
䡵ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......23
䡵REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........24
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........25
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............26
▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................26
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▫Programming Additional RKE Key Fobs ......27
▫RKE Key Fob Battery Replacement ..........27
▫General Information ....................30
䡵REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .30
▫How To Use Remote Start ................30
▫Remote Start Abort Message On Driver
Information Display (DID) — If Equipped ....31
▫To Enter Remote Start Mode...............32
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ..............................32
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .............................33
▫Comfort Systems — If Equipped............33
▫General Information ....................34
䡵DOOR LOCKS .........................34
▫Power Door Locks .....................36
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................37
䡵KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY ....39
▫General Information ....................45
䡵WINDOWS ...........................46
▫Power Windows .......................46
▫Wind Buffeting .......................50
䡵LIFTGATE ............................51
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............52
䡵OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........55
▫Important Safety Precautions ..............55
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▫Seat Belt Systems ......................57
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........72
▫Child Restraints .......................89
▫Transporting Pets .....................115
䡵ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .115
䡵SAFETY TIPS .........................116
▫Transporting Passengers .................116
▫Exhaust Gas .........................116
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................117
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .........................120
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
includes a RKE Key Fob and a Keyless Push Button
Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the RKE Key Fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start
RUN will illuminate.
NOTE: In case the ignition position does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE Key Fob may have a
low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method
can be used to operate the keyless push button ignition.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of
the RKE Key Fob against the keyless ignition push button
and push to operate the ignition.
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RKE Key Fob
The RKE Key Fob contains an emergency key, which
stores in the rear of the RKE Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE Key Fob go
dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the RKE Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
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NOTE: You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
ACC or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the
chime, the ignition or accessory on message will display
in the cluster.
NOTE: With the Uconnect system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
RKE Key Fob With Emergency Key
• — Unlock Doors
• — Lock Doors
• — Remote Start — If Equipped
• — Unlock Liftgate
• — Panic Alarm
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis-
sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the
engine OFF, remove the RKE Key Fob from the
ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the RKE
Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the 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. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the RKE Key Fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
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do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. 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 build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the RKE Key Fobs from vehicle, place the ignition in
the OFF position and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses a RKE Key Fob, an Ignition Node
Module, Keyless Push Button Ignition and a RF receiver
to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore,
only RKE Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The system
will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid RKE Key
Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle. The system
will shut the engine off in two seconds if an invalid RKE
Key Fob is used to start the engine.
NOTE: A RKE Key Fob that has not been programmed is
also considered an invalid key.
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