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2011 Grand Cherokee
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Grand Cherokee
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
Chrysler Group LLC
11WK741-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and features and equipment that are either standard or op- vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................11 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 99 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................. 239 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................ 333 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...........................................
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Warnings And Cautions ................... 8 Rollover Warning ....................... 5 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 8 How To Use This Manual .................. 6 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 9
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION sion, and transfer case shifting. Learn how your vehicle Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group handles on different road surfaces.Your driving skills will LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision improvewithexperience.Whendrivingoff-roadorworking workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all the vehicle,don’t overload the vehicle or expect the vehicle essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. to overcome the natural laws of
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INTRODUCTION 5 NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle 1 with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result be aware of all safety warnings. in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully. When it comes to service, remember
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6 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section the U.S. government notes that the universal use of contains the information you desire. existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling items of equipment ordered, certain desc
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INTRODUCTION 7
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8 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on a label located on the left front corner of the instrument
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INTRODUCTION 9 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 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.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 14 Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 20 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 14 ▫ Rearming The System .................. 21 ▫Key FOB ........................... 15 ▫ To Arm The System ................... 21 ▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 16 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 22 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 18 Illuminated Entry ..................
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Remote Open Window Feature — Windows ............................ 40 If Equipped ......................... 25 ▫ Power Windows ...................... 40 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 25 ▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 43 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 26 Liftgate ............................. 43 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 26 ▫ Liftgate Flipper Glass .................. 44 ▫ General Information
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — ▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 72 If Equipped ......................... 56 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 79 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 57 ▫ Child Restraints ...................... 80 2 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . . 57 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 92 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Safety Tips .........................
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three of transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with which are detented and one spring-loaded. The detented integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into positions
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 Key Fob The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the instrument panel and rotate to the desired posi- 2 tion. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob. The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle on the driver’s side should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter go dead. The eme
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch Removing Key Fob From Ignition at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the then pull the key out with your other hand. OFF position and then remove the Key Fob. With the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature, the EVIC will display the ignition switch position “OFF/ACC/RUN”. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Underst
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if WARNING! equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a 2 this feature. The time for this feature is programmable. number of reasons. A child or others could be Refer to “Electro
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder The system uses the factory-mated Key Fob with Remote Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC, Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob. Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicl
