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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 User Manual

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014
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Grand Cherokee
SRT
Chrysler Group LLC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2014 Grand Cherokee SRT
14WK742-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
2014

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Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2014 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandJeep
ModelGrand Cherokee SRT 2014
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INTRODUCTION

ROLLOVER WARNING

Highlights the increased rollover risk of utility vehicles due to higher center of gravity.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Manual contains warnings for safety and cautions for vehicle damage.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

Warning about modifications affecting roadworthiness, safety, and potential injury or death.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

Details how to lock, unlock, and use the panic alarm feature with the key fob.

DOOR LOCKS

WINDOWS

LIFTGATE

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Overview of the vehicle's restraint systems, including airbags, belts, and head restraints.

Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)

Details passive, deployable head restraints that minimize head gap in rear impacts.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags

Details advanced front, knee, and side air bags as supplements to seat belts.

Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles

Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age

Table summarizing recommendations for restraining children based on size and age.

Recommended Type Of Child Restraint

Specifies the appropriate type of child restraint for different age/size categories.

Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH...

Explains the LATCH system and its anchor points for installing child seats.

Child Restraint LATCH Positions

Locating The LATCH Anchorages

Transporting Pets

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

Strict warning against transporting passengers in the cargo area or any area without seats/belts.

Exhaust Gas

SEATS

Active Head Restraints — Front Seats

Details passive, deployable head restraints that minimize head gap in rear impacts.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED

System uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in blind spot zones.

Assist Call

Assist Call

Explains the ASSIST button for roadside assistance and customer care support.

9-1-1 Call

Instructions on how to make a 9-1-1 call and information transmitted to the operator.

LIGHTS

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control...

Increases driving convenience via cruise control on highways and roadways.

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) WITH MITIGATION — IF EQUIPPED

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation

Provides audible/visual warnings and may apply brake jerk for potential frontal collisions.

PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED

The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist system provides visual and audible indications of the distance...

Provides visual and audible distance indications for rear/front fascia and detected obstacles.

Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®

Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System

During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System has detected a faulted condition...

Describes system faults, error messages, and conditions requiring service.

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see...

Allows viewing rear surroundings on-screen when shifting into REVERSE.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® replaces handheld transmitters for garage doors, gates, lighting, security systems.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®

Programming A Rolling Code

For programming garage door openers that were manufactured after 1995.

Details programming for garage door openers manufactured after 1995 with LEARN/TRAIN button.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button

Using HomeLink®

Security

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED

CARGO AREA FEATURES

WARNING!

Warning against operating the vehicle with the console compartment lid open.

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

Detailed descriptions of individual instrument cluster gauges and warning lights.

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)

Explains the EVIC's driver-interactive display and its features.

STARTING AND OPERATING

STARTING PROCEDURES

Pre-start checks: seat, mirror adjustment, seatbelt fastening, and occupant instructions.

If Engine Fails To Start

Warning against pouring fuel into throttle body to start a flooded engine.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Precautions to prevent transmission damage during shifting.

PADDLE SHIFT MODE

Driver-interactive feature for manual shift control, maximizing engine braking and performance.

SELEC-TRAC® — IF EQUIPPED

Combines vehicle control systems for performance on various terrains.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

Extra caution required for driving through water to ensure safety and prevent damage.

FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — IF EQUIPPED

PARKING BRAKE

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied...

Ensure parking brake is fully applied and shift lever is in PARK before leaving vehicle.

ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic brake control system that includes...

System includes ABS, TCS, BAS, ERM, ESC for enhanced stability and control.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Aids driver in maintaining control under adverse braking by preventing wheel lock-up.

Traction Control System (TCS)

Monitors wheel spin, applies brake pressure and reduces engine power for stability.

Brake Assist System (BAS)

Optimizes braking capability during emergencies by applying optimum pressure.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

Anticipates wheel lift by monitoring steering input and speed, applies brake to reduce lift.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Enhances directional control and stability by correcting oversteer/understeer.

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION

Tire Pressure

Importance of proper tire inflation for safety, economy, and ride comfort.

Safety

Warnings about improperly inflated tires causing collisions and damage.

Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

Radial Ply Tires

Run Flat Tires — If Equipped

Run Flat tires allow the capability to drive 50 miles (80km) at 55 mph (88km/h) after a rapid loss...

Allows driving 50 miles at 55 mph after rapid inflation loss; needs immediate replacement.

WARNING!

Compact spares are for temporary emergency use only...

Warnings for compact spares: speed limits, tread life, replacement, and failure risks.

Limited-use spares are for emergency use only.

Warnings for limited-use spares: affects handling, speed limits, inflation, replacement.

Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle.

Warnings about unapproved tires/wheels affecting handling, steering, braking, and collision risk.

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.

Warning about dangers of fast spinning tires: damage, failure, explosion, injury.

Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity...

Warning against using tires with smaller load index or capacity, risking failure and loss of control.

Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability...

Failure to equip with adequate speed capability tires can cause sudden failure and loss of control.

Full Size Spare — If Equipped

Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped

Tire Spinning

When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels...

Advice on avoiding wheel spin above 30 mph or for longer than 30 seconds when stuck.

Tread Wear Indicators

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with run flat tires...

Run flat tire warning: check pressure, replace tire; limited driving capabilities.

SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Warning

The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds...

Indicates TPM system fault with flashing/solid light, chime, and EVIC message.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

6.4L Engine

Engine requires high-quality premium unleaded gasoline with 91 octane rating or higher.

CAUTION!

Do not use gasoline with Methanol or >10% Ethanol; may cause starting/drivability problems.

Carbon Monoxide Warnings

ADDING FUEL

VEHICLE LOADING

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

Maximum permissible load on front and rear axles; distribute load evenly.

Inflation Pressure

CAUTION!

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR.

Warning against exceeding GVWR/GAWR; can cause parts breakage, affect handling, loss of control.

TRAILER TOWING

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Total allowable weight of vehicle including driver, passengers, cargo, and tongue weight.

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles.

Maximum permissible load on front and rear axles; load must be distributed evenly.

Tongue Weight (TW)

Weight-Distributing Hitch

Trailer Hitch Classification

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front of the trailer.

Load trailer with 60% weight in front; 10% GTW on hitch; avoid rear imbalance.

Towing Requirements

CAUTION!

Cautions against towing during first 500 miles and exceeding 50 mph when towing.

WARNING!

Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer and will not shift during travel.

Ensure trailer load is secured to prevent shifts, which can cause loss of control.

When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer.

Avoid overloading vehicle/trailer; can cause loss of control, poor performance, damage.

Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer.

Safety chains must always be used between vehicle and trailer, connect to hitch retainers.

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.

Do not park vehicles with trailers on grades; apply parking brake, block wheels.

Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes

WARNING!

Warning against connecting trailer brakes to vehicle hydraulic lines; can cause failure.

WARNING! (Continued)

Towing increases stopping distance; allow extra space; failure to do so causes accidents.

Towing Tips

Automatic Transmission

Paddle Shift Mode

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

How to turn on/off hazard flashers; emergency use only when vehicle is disabled.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

Actions to reduce overheating: slow down, turn off A/C, use heater, check coolant.

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

Warnings and instructions for safely changing a tire using the jack.

JUMP-STARTING

Procedures and safety precautions for jump-starting a discharged battery.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

Procedure to manually release parking brake for moving vehicle when transmission won't shift.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

Requires towing with all wheels OFF ground using a flatbed; other methods cause damage.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)

Monitors emissions, engine, and transmission systems; MIL illuminates if service needed.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Details required maintenance services for vehicle warranty, performance, and reliability.

Cooling System

Warnings about hot cooling system; checks for coolant level, bottle, hoses, and leaks.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Services must be done at specified times/mileages for warranty, performance, reliability.

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

How to report vehicle defects causing crash/injury/death to NHTSA and manufacturer.

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