2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Grand Cherokee
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
4
INTRODUCTION
5
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
12
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
15
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
15
Key Fob
16
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18
SENTRY KEY
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming The System
20
To Set the Alarm
20
To Disarm the System
21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
21
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
21
To Unlock the Doors
22
To Lock the Doors
23
To Release the Liftgate Flipper Glass
24
Remote Open Window Feature — If Equipped
24
Using the Panic Alarm
24
Programming Additional Transmitters
24
Transmitter Battery Replacement
25
General Information
26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
26
How to Use Remote Start
27
DOOR LOCKS
29
Manual Door Locks
29
Power Door Locks
29
Child Protection Door Lock
30
WINDOWS
31
Power Windows
31
Wind Buffeting
34
LIFTGATE
34
Liftgate Flipper Glass
35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
36
Lap/Shoulder Belts
37
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
42
Energy Management Feature
43
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped
43
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped
44
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
44
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
46
Seat Belt Extender
46
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) — Airbags
47
Advanced Front Airbag Features
49
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls
53
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
60
Child Restraints
62
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
72
SAFETY TIPS
73
Transporting Passengers
73
Exhaust Gas
73
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
74
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
75
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
76
MIRRORS
81
Inside Day/Night Mirror
81
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
82
Outside Mirrors
82
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
83
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
83
Outside Power Mirrors
83
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
84
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
85
Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped
85
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
85
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
85
SEATS
85
Front Manual Seat Adjustment
86
Front Seat Adjustment — Recline
86
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment
87
Eight-Way Driver's Power Seat
88
Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat — If Equipped
89
Head Restraints
89
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
90
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
92
60/40 Split Rear Seat
94
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
96
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
97
Memory Position Recall
98
To Disable a RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
99
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
100
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
101
LIGHTS
102
Multifunction Lever
102
Headlights and Parking Lights
103
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
103
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
104
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
104
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
105
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only
106
Instrument Panel Dimmer
106
Battery Saver Feature
107
Lights-On Reminder
107
Fog Lights — If Equipped
107
Turn Signals
108
Lane Change Assist
109
High/Low Beam Switch
109
Flash-to-Pass
109
Headlight Time Delay
109
Interior Lights
109
Front Map/Reading Lights
109
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
110
Windshield Wiper Operation
111
Intermittent Wiper System
111
Windshield Washer Operation
112
Mist
113
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
113
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
115
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
116
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
117
To Activate
118
To Set a Desired Speed
119
To Deactivate
119
To Resume Speed
119
To Vary the Speed Setting
119
To Accelerate for Passing
120
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
120
ParkSense Sensors
121
ParkSense Warning Display
121
Enable/Disable ParkSense
123
Service ParkSense
123
Cleaning ParkSense
123
System Usage Precautions
124
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
126
Turning ParkView On or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
127
Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
128
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
128
Courtesy/Reading Lights
128
Sunglasses Storage
129
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
129
Programming HomeLink
130
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
133
Using HomeLink
134
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
134
Security
134
Troubleshooting Tips
134
General Information
135
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
136
Opening Sunroof — Express
137
Closing Sunroof — Express
137
Pinch Protect Feature
137
Pinch Protect Override
137
Venting Sunroof — Express
137
Sunshade Operation
137
Wind Buffeting
138
Sunroof Maintenance
138
Ignition OFF Operation
138
Sunroof Fully Closed
138
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
138
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
141
CUPHOLDERS
143
CARGO AREA FEATURES
144
Cargo Light
144
Rear Storage Compartment
144
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
145
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
146
Cargo Load Floor
148
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
149
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
149
Rear Window Defroster
150
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
151
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
154
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
157
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
158
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
159
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
169
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
170
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
173
Trip Functions
174
Compass Display
177
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
179
System Status
183
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
184
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System — If Equipped
185
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
185
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio
185
Clock Setting Procedure — RER/REN Radio
186
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
189
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
189
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
192
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
194
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
197
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
198
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
198
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
204
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
206
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
209
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
209
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) — IF EQUIPPED
210
Connecting The iPod
211
Using This Feature
211
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
211
Play Mode
212
List Or Browse Mode
213
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)
215
System Activation
215
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
216
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
216
Satellite Antenna
216
Reception Quality
217
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
217
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
219
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
220
Radio Operation
220
CD Player
221
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
221
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
222
CLIMATE CONTROLS
222
Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System — If Equipped
222
Automatic Temperature Control — If Equipped
225
Operating Tips
232
Operating Tips Chart
234
STARTING AND OPERATING
236
STARTING PROCEDURES
241
Normal Starting
241
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or 29°C)
242
If Engine Fails to Start
242
After Starting
243
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
243
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
244
Key Ignition Park Interlock
244
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
245
Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual Override
245
Five–Speed Automatic Transmission
246
Gear Ranges
246
Rocking the Vehicle
253
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
254
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped
254
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions – If Equipped
254
Shift Positions
256
Shifting Procedures
256
Quadra-Drive II System – If Equipped
259
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
259
OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
260
When to Use 4WD LOW Range – If Equipped
260
Driving Through Water
260
Driving in Snow, Mud and Sand
261
Hill Climbing
262
Traction Downhill
263
After Driving Off-Road
263
POWER STEERING
264
Power Steering Fluid Check
265
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) (IF EQUIPPED) – 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
266
PARKING BRAKE
266
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
269
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
271
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
271
Traction Control System (TCS)
272
Brake Assist System (BAS)
272
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
273
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
274
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
279
Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only
279
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – Four-Wheel Drive Models With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only
282
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
284
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
285
Tire Markings
285
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
289
Tire Terminology and Definitions
290
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
292
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
296
Tire Pressure
296
Tire Inflation Pressures
297
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
299
Radial-Ply Tires
299
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
299
Tire Spinning
300
Tread Wear Indicators
301
Life of Tire
302
Replacement Tires
302
TIRE CHAINS
303
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
304
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
305
Base System
308
Premium System – If Equipped
310
General Information
315
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
316
3.7 Engine
316
5.7L Engine
316
Reformulated Gasoline
317
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
317
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
317
MMT In Gasoline
318
Materials Added To Fuel
319
Fuel System Cautions
319
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
320
ADDING FUEL
321
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
321
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
322
VEHICLE LOADING
323
Certification Label
323
TRAILER TOWING
325
Common Towing Definitions
325
Trailer Hitch Classification
329
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
331
Trailer And Trailer Tongue Weight
332
Towing Requirements
333
Towing Tips
338
SNOW PLOW
339
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
339
Towing – Two-Wheel Drive Models
339
Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
340
Towing — Quadra–Trac II /Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models
340
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
346
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
347
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
347
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
349
Jack Location
349
Spare Tire Stowage
350
Spare Tire Removal
350
Preparations for Jacking
351
Jacking Instructions
352
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
356
Preparations for Jump-Start
357
Jump-Starting Procedure
358
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
360
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
360
Two-Wheel Drive Models Only
360
Four-Wheel Drive Models Only
361
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
362
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 3.7L
364
ENGINE COMPARTMENT – 5.7L
365
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II
366
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
366
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
367
REPLACEMENT PARTS
369
DEALER SERVICE
369
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
369
Engine Oil
370
Engine Oil Filter
373
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
373
Maintenance-Free Battery
374
Air Conditioner Maintenance
375
Body Lubrication
376
Windshield Wiper Blades
377
Adding Washer Fluid
377
Exhaust System
378
Cooling System
381
Brake System
386
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
388
Transfer Case
389
Automatic Transmission
390
Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
393
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
394
FUSES
399
Interior Fuses
399
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
402
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
405
VEHICLE STORAGE
407
REPLACEMENT BULBS
407
BULB REPLACEMENT
408
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
408
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
409
Front Turn Signal
410
Front Fog Lamp
411
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
411
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
413
FLUID CAPACITIES
414
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
415
Engine
415
Chassis
416
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
418
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
419
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
419
Required Maintenance Intervals
421
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
436
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
438
Prepare For The Appointment
438
Prepare A List
438
Be Reasonable With Requests
438
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
438
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
439
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
439
In Mexico contact:
439
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
440
Service Contract
440
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
441
MOPAR PARTS
441
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
441
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
441
In Canada
442
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
442
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
444
Treadwear
444
Traction Grades
444
Temperature Grades
445
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee embodies the perfect blend of rugged capability and refined comfort, making it an exceptional choice for both off-road enthusiasts and families seeking a versatile SUV. With a bold design that exudes confidence, this model stands as a testament to Jeep's off-road heritage while also catering to modern demands for style, technology, and safety. The 2010 Grand Cherokee is engineered to tackle various terrains with ease, providing peace of mind for adventurous drivers.
Powertrains
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a range of powertrains to suit different driving needs. The base model is equipped with a robust 3.7-liter V6 engine, delivering an impressive 210 horsepower. For those seeking a more powerful option, the 4.7-liter V8 engine produces 305 horsepower, ensuring an exhilarating drive. The highlight of the lineup is the 5.7-liter HEMI V8, offering 357 horsepower and the ability to tow heavy loads. All engines are paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth shifting and enhancing fuel efficiency.
Trims
The 2010 Grand Cherokee is available in several trims, including Laredo, Limited, and Overland. The Laredo serves as the entry-level model, coming equipped with essential features such as air conditioning, cruise control, and a trip computer. The Limited trim adds luxuries like leather upholstery, a premium sound system, and advanced safety features. For the ultimate in luxury and performance, the Overland includes upgrades such as a panoramic sunroof, premium audio, and enhanced off-road capabilities.
Features
This SUV is packed with features designed for comfort and convenience. Key highlights include an intuitive navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, and an available rear-seat entertainment system. Additionally, the Grand Cherokee prioritizes safety, with standard features such as stability control, antilock brakes, and multiple airbags. Its spacious interior offers ample cargo space, making it perfect for family road trips or outdoor adventures.
Owner's Manual
The 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner's manual is a comprehensive guide that aids owners in maximizing their vehicle experience. It contains detailed information regarding maintenance schedules, troubleshooting, operational features, and safety protocols. By referring to the manual, owners can ensure their Grand Cherokee remains in peak condition, delivering reliable performance for years to come.
User manual download
The Jeep Grand Cherokee owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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