2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Grand Cherokee
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
8
Essential Information
8
Symbols
9
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
10
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
11
FRONT VIEW
12
REAR VIEW
13
INSTRUMENT PANEL
14
INTERIOR
15
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
17
KEYS
22
Key Fob
22
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
23
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
24
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
24
Programming Additional Key Fobs
27
Request For Additional Key Fobs
27
General Information
27
IGNITION SWITCH
28
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
28
Vehicle On Message
29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
30
How To Use Remote Start
31
Remote Start Abort Message
32
To Enter Remote Start Mode
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
33
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
33
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
33
General Information
33
SENTRY KEY
34
Customer Key Programming
34
Replacement Keys
35
Irregular Operation
35
General Information
36
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
36
To Arm The System
36
To Disarm The System
37
Rearming Of The System
38
Security System Manual Override
38
Tamper Alert
38
DOORS
38
Manual Door Locks
38
Power Door Locks
39
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
40
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
44
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
44
SEATS
46
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
46
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
46
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
48
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
48
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
50
Reclining Rear Seat
50
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
50
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
51
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
51
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
51
Reclining The Seatback
51
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
52
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped
53
Programming The Memory Feature
53
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
54
Memory Position Recall
54
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
55
Heated Seats — If Equipped
56
Front Heated Seats
56
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
58
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
59
To Lower Rear Seat
60
To Raise Rear Seat
61
HEAD RESTRAINTS
61
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
62
Adjustment — Rear Seats
64
Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats
65
STEERING WHEEL
66
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
66
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
67
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
68
MIRRORS
69
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
69
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
69
Outside Mirrors
70
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
71
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
71
Power Mirrors
71
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
72
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
73
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
73
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
74
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
74
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
74
Headlight Switch
74
Multifunction Lever
76
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
76
High/Low Beam Switch
76
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
76
Flash-To-Pass
77
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
77
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
77
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
78
Headlight Delay
78
Lights-On Reminder
78
Fog Lights — If Equipped
79
Turn Signals
79
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
79
Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only
79
Battery Saver
80
INTERIOR LIGHTS
80
Courtesy Lights
80
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
81
Ambient Light — If Equipped
82
Dimmer Controls
82
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
83
Windshield Wiper Operation
83
Intermittent Wiper System
84
Windshield Washer Operation
84
Mist
85
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
86
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
87
HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED
88
CLIMATE CONTROLS
88
Automatic Climate Controls Overview
88
Control Descriptions
91
Climate Control Functions
95
A/C (Air Conditioning)
95
Recirculation
95
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
96
Automatic Operation
96
Manual Operation Override
96
Operating Tips
97
Summer Operation
97
Winter Operation
97
Vacation/Storage
97
Window Fogging
97
Outside Air Intake
98
Cabin Air Filter
98
Operating Tips Chart
98
WINDOWS
99
Power Window Controls
99
Auto-Down Feature
100
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
100
Reset Auto-Up
101
Window Lockout Switch
101
Wind Buffeting
101
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
102
Opening Sunroof
102
Closing Sunroof
103
Wind Buffeting
103
Sunshade Operation
103
Pinch Protect Feature
103
Venting Sunroof — Express
104
Sunroof Maintenance
104
Relearn Procedure
104
COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
104
Opening Sunroof
105
Closing Sunroof
106
Wind Buffeting
106
Opening Power Shade
107
Closing Power Shade
107
Pinch Protect Feature
108
Venting Sunroof — Express
108
Sunroof Maintenance
108
HOOD
108
To Open The Hood
108
To Close The Hood
109
LIFTGATE
110
Opening
110
Closing
111
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
111
Cargo Area Features
113
Cargo Storage Bins
113
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
115
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
116
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
117
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
117
Programming A Rolling Code
118
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
120
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
120
Using HomeLink
122
Security
122
Troubleshooting Tips
122
General Information
123
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
123
Storage
123
Glove Compartment
123
Door Storage
124
Console Features
125
Overhead Console
127
Cupholders
127
Electrical Power Outlets
128
Power Inverter — If Equipped
132
Sunglasses Bin Door
132
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
133
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
135
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
136
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
137
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
138
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
138
Oil Change Reset — If Equipped
140
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
140
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
142
Speedometer
142
Accessibility — If Equipped
143
Vehicle Info
143
Terrain — If Equipped
143
Driver Assist
143
Fuel Economy
145
Trip Info
145
Stop/Start – If Equipped
146
Audio
146
Stored Messages
146
Screen Setup
146
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
147
TRIP COMPUTER
149
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
150
Red Warning Lights
150
— Air Bag Warning Light
150
— Brake Warning Light
150
— Battery Charge Warning Light
152
— Door Open Warning Light
152
— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
152
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
152
— Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
153
— Hood Open Warning Light
153
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
153
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
153
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
153
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
153
— Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
154
— Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
154
Yellow Warning Lights
154
— Service Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light
154
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
154
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped
155
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
155
— Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
155
— LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
156
— Low Fuel Warning Light
156
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
156
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
156
— Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
157
— Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
157
— Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
157
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
157
Yellow Indicator Lights
159
— Air Suspension Light — If Equipped
159
— Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
159
— 4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
159
Green Indicator Lights
159
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped
159
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
159
— Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
160
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
160
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
160
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
160
— Sport Mode Indicator Light
160
— Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
160
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
160
White Indicator Lights
160
— Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
160
— Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
161
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
161
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
161
— Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
161
Blue Indicator Lights
161
— High Beam Indicator Light
161
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
162
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
162
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
163
SAFETY
165
SAFETY FEATURES
166
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
166
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
167
Electronic Brake Control System
167
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
167
Brake System Warning Light
167
Brake Assist System (BAS)
168
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
168
Disabling And Enabling HSA
169
Towing With HSA
170
Traction Control System (TCS)
170
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
171
ESC Operating Modes
172
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
174
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
175
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
175
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
176
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
176
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
176
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
177
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
179
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
182
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
182
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
188
Modes Of Operation
189
General Information
190
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
190
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
192
FCW Limited Warning
193
Service FCW Warning
193
General Information
193
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
193
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
196
Service TPM System Warning
197
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
199
General Information
199
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
200
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
200
Important Safety Precautions
200
Seat Belt Systems
201
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
201
Lap/Shoulder Belts
202
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
205
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
206
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
206
Seat Belt Extender
208
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
208
Seat Belt Pretensioner
209
Energy Management Feature
209
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
209
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
211
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
213
Air Bag System Components
214
Air Bag Warning Light
214
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
215
Front Air Bags
215
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
216
Front Air Bag Operation
217
Knee Impact Bolsters
218
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
218
Supplemental Side Air Bags
218
Air Bag System Components
222
If A Deployment Occurs
223
Enhanced Accident Response System
224
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
225
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
225
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
226
Child Restraints
226
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
228
Infant And Child Restraints
229
Older Children And Child Restraints
229
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
230
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
231
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
232
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
232
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
235
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
235
Center Seat LATCH
236
Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether
236
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
238
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
239
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
239
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
240
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
242
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
243
Transporting Pets
245
SAFETY TIPS
246
Transporting Passengers
246
Exhaust Gas
246
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
247
Seat Belts
247
Air Bag Warning Light
247
Defroster
247
Floor Mat Safety Information
248
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
249
Tires
249
Lights
249
Door Latches
249
Fluid Leaks
249
STARTING AND OPERATING
251
STARTING THE ENGINE — GAS
255
Automatic Transmission
255
Normal Starting
256
If Engine Fails To Start
257
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
257
After Starting
258
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
258
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — 3.6L & 5.7L ENGINES
258
PARKING BRAKE
259
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
261
Ignition Park Interlock
262
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
262
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
263
Active Noise Cancellation — If Equipped
263
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission
263
Gear Ranges
265
Transmission Limp Home Mode
268
AutoStick
269
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
271
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
272
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
272
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
272
Shift Positions
273
4WD AUTO
273
NEUTRAL
273
4WD LOW
273
Shifting Procedures
274
4WD HI To 4WD LOW
274
4WD LOW To 4WD HI
274
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
275
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
276
Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped
277
QUADRA-LIFT — IF EQUIPPED
277
Description
277
Air Suspension Modes
280
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
281
Operation
281
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED
283
Selec-Terrain Mode Selection
283
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
284
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
284
POWER STEERING
285
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
285
Automatic Mode
286
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
286
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
287
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
288
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
288
System Malfunction
288
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
289
To Activate
289
To Set A Desired Speed
290
To Vary The Speed Setting
290
To Accelerate For Passing
291
Using Speed Control On Hills
291
To Resume Speed
291
To Deactivate
292
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
292
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
294
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
294
To Activate/Deactivate
295
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
296
To Cancel
296
To Turn Off
296
To Resume
297
To Vary The Speed Setting
297
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
299
Overtake Aid
302
ACC Operation At Stop
302
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
303
Display Warnings And Maintenance
304
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
304
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
305
Service ACC/FCW Warning
306
Precautions While Driving With ACC
306
Towing A Trailer
306
Offset Driving
306
Turns And Bends
307
Using ACC On Hills
307
Lane Changing
308
Narrow Vehicles
308
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
309
General Information
309
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
309
To Set A Desired Speed
310
To Vary The Speed Setting
310
To Cancel
311
To Resume Speed
312
To Turn Off
312
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
312
ParkSense Sensors
313
ParkSense Warning Display
314
ParkSense Display
314
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
319
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
319
Cleaning The ParkSense System
320
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
320
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
322
ParkSense Sensors
323
ParkSense Warning Display
324
ParkSense Display
324
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
330
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
330
Cleaning The ParkSense System
331
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
331
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
333
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System
333
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
335
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
344
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
354
LaneSense Operation
354
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
354
LaneSense Warning Message
355
Changing LaneSense Status
358
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
358
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE ENGINE
360
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
362
VEHICLE LOADING
363
Certification Label
363
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
363
Payload
363
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
363
Tire Size
363
Rim Size
363
Inflation Pressure
363
Curb Weight
364
Loading
364
TRAILER TOWING
364
Common Towing Definitions
365
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
365
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
365
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
365
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
365
Tongue Weight (TW)
366
Trailer Frontal Area
366
Trailer Sway Control
366
Weight-Carrying Hitch
366
Weight-Distributing Hitch
366
Trailer Hitch Classification
367
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
368
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) — If Equipped
369
Trailer And Tongue Weight
370
Towing Requirements
371
Towing Requirements — Tires
372
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
373
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
373
Towing Tips
375
Automatic Transmission
375
Speed Control — If Equipped
375
Cooling System
376
SNOW PLOW
376
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
377
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
377
Recreational Towing-Two Wheel Drive Models
378
Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
379
Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II/Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models
379
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
380
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
382
DRIVING TIPS
383
On-Road Driving Tips
383
Off-Road Driving Tips
384
Quadra-Lift — If Equipped
386
When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped
387
Driving Through Water
387
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
388
Hill Climbing
388
Traction Downhill
389
After Driving Off-Road
390
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
391
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
392
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
392
BULB REPLACEMENT
397
Replacement Bulbs
397
Bulb Replacement
399
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
399
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
399
Front Turn Signal Lamp
400
Front Fog Lamps
401
Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps
401
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
402
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
404
Rear License Lamp
404
FUSES
404
General Information
405
Underhood Fuses
406
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
412
Jack Location
413
Spare Tire Stowage
413
Preparations For Jacking
413
Jacking Instructions
414
Road Tire Installation
420
JUMP STARTING
420
Preparations For Jump Start
421
Jump Starting Procedure
422
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
423
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
424
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
425
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
428
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
429
Two-Wheel Drive Models
431
Four-Wheel Drive Models
431
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
432
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
433
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
433
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
435
SCHEDULED SERVICING
437
Scheduled Servicing — Gasoline Engine
437
Maintenance Plan
438
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
440
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
441
3.6L Engine
441
5.7L Engine
442
Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine
443
Adding Washer Fluid
443
Maintenance-Free Battery
444
DEALER SERVICE
444
Engine Oil
445
Change Engine Oil — Gasoline Engine
445
Gasoline Engine Oil Selection
445
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
445
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
445
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
446
Synthetic Engine Oils
446
Materials Added To Engine Oil
446
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
446
Engine Oil Filter
447
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
447
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Gasoline Engine
447
Air Conditioner Maintenance
449
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
450
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
450
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
451
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
453
Body Lubrication
454
Windshield Wiper Blades
455
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
455
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
458
Exhaust System
460
Cooling System
461
Engine Coolant Checks
461
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
462
Selection Of Coolant
462
Adding Coolant
463
Cooling System Pressure Cap
464
Disposal Of Used Coolant
464
Coolant Level
464
Points To Remember
465
Brake System
466
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
466
Automatic Transmission
467
Selection Of Lubricant
467
Special Additives
467
Fluid Level Check
468
Fluid And Filter Changes
468
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
468
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
468
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
469
Selection Of Lubricant
469
Transfer Case
469
Fluid Level Check
469
Adding Fluid
469
Drain
469
Selection Of Lubricant
469
RAISING THE VEHICLE
470
TIRES
470
Tire Safety Information
470
Tire Markings
470
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
474
Tire Terminology And Definitions
475
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
476
Loading
477
Tires — General Information
480
Tire Pressure
480
Tire Inflation Pressures
481
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
482
Radial Ply Tires
482
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
483
Tire Spinning
483
Tread Wear Indicators
484
Life Of Tire
484
Replacement Tires
485
Tire Types
486
All Season Tires — If Equipped
486
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
486
Snow Tires
487
Spare Tires — If Equipped
487
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
487
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
488
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
488
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
489
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
489
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
490
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
491
Tire Rotation Recommendations
492
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
493
Treadwear
493
Traction Grades
493
Temperature Grades
493
STORING THE VEHICLE
494
BODYWORK
494
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
494
What Causes Corrosion?
495
Body And Underbody Maintenance
495
Cleaning Headlights
495
Preserving The Bodywork
495
Washing
495
Special Care
496
INTERIORS
496
Seats And Fabric Parts
496
Seat Belt Maintenance
497
Plastic And Coated Parts
497
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
497
Leather Parts
498
Glass Surfaces
498
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
499
IDENTIFICATION DATA
500
Vehicle Identification Number
500
BRAKE SYSTEM
500
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
501
Torque Specifications
501
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
502
3.6L Engine
502
5.7L Engine
503
Reformulated Gasoline
503
Materials Added To Fuel
503
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
504
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
504
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
505
MMT In Gasoline
505
Fuel System Cautions
505
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
506
FLUID CAPACITIES
507
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
508
Engine
508
Chassis
510
MULTIMEDIA
511
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
513
DRAG & DROP MENU BAR
513
CYBERSECURITY
514
UCONNECT SETTINGS
515
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4 Settings
516
Display
517
Units
518
Voice
518
Clock & Date
519
Safety/Assistance
520
Lights
524
Doors & Locks
525
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
528
Engine Off Options
528
Compass Settings — If Equipped
530
Audio
532
Phone/Bluetooth
533
Suspension — If Equipped
534
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
536
Restore Settings
537
Clear Personal Data
538
System Information — If Equipped
538
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings
539
Display
539
Units
541
Voice
542
Clock
542
Safety/Assistance
543
Lights
546
Mirror and Wipers
547
Doors & Locks
548
Camera
550
Auto-On Comfort Systems — If Equipped
551
Engine Off Options
551
Suspension — If Equipped
552
Audio
554
Phone/Bluetooth
555
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
556
Accessibility — If Equipped
558
Reset
558
System Information
559
OFF ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
560
Off Road Pages Status Bar
561
Vehicle Dynamics
562
Suspension
563
Pitch And Roll
564
Accessory Gauges
565
Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
566
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
567
Radio Operation
567
Media Mode
568
IPOD/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
568
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
568
Getting Started
568
Dual Video Screen
570
Blu-ray Disc Player
571
Play A Blu-ray Disc
571
Play Video Games
573
Play A DVD/Blu-ray Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
574
Using The Remote Control
574
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
575
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
576
Blu-ray Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped
576
Controls And Indicators
576
Headphones Operation
578
Controls
578
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
579
Accessibility — If Equipped
579
Delphi Automotive Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
579
System Information
580
Disc Menu
580
Display Settings
581
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
581
Disc Formats
582
Product Agreement
584
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
585
Regulatory And Safety Information
585
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
586
Introducing Uconnect
586
Get Started
587
Basic Voice Commands
588
Radio
588
Media
590
Phone
591
Voice Text Reply
593
Climate
594
Navigation (4C NAV)
596
SiriusXM Guardian (4C/4C NAV)— If Equipped
597
Register (4C/4C NAV)
598
Vehicle Health Report/Alert (4C/4C NAV)
598
Mobile App (4C/4C NAV)
598
SiriusXM Travel Link (4C NAV)
599
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
600
Do Not Disturb
601
Android Auto — If Equipped
602
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped
604
General Information
605
Additional Information
605
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
606
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
607
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
608
Prepare For The Appointment
608
Prepare A List
608
Be Reasonable With Requests
608
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
608
FCA US LLC Customer Center
609
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
609
In Mexico Contact
609
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
609
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
609
Service Contract
610
WARRANTY INFORMATION
611
MOPAR PARTS
611
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
611
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
611
In Canada
611
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
612
INDEX
613
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview
Introduction
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a perfect blend of rugged capability and refined luxury, designed to tackle both off-road adventures and urban commutes with ease. This versatile SUV stands out with its iconic styling and offers a spacious interior filled with cutting-edge technology, making it an ideal choice for families and adventure enthusiasts alike.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2018 Grand Cherokee offers an impressive array of powertrains tailored to suit different driver needs. The base model features a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine that delivers 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque for a smooth ride. For those craving more power, an optional 5.7-liter V8 engine generates 360 horsepower, while the mighty 6.4-liter V8 delivers a staggering 475 horsepower, found in the high-performance Trackhawk variant. Each engine pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency.
Trims
Available in several trims, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee caters to a diverse range of preferences. Starting with the base Laredo, moving up to the mid-tier Limited and Trailhawk, and peaking with the luxurious Summit and performance-oriented SRT and Trackhawk trims, each model offers unique features and options to enhance both on-road and off-road experiences.
Features
The Grand Cherokee is equipped with an impressive suite of features designed for comfort, convenience, and safety. Standard equipment includes a user-friendly infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera. Higher trims boast features like premium leather upholstery, advanced navigation, and the renowned Harman Kardon audio system, ensuring an engaging driving experience.
Owner's Manual
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner's manual provides comprehensive information to help owners familiarize themselves with their vehicle's features, maintenance schedules, and safety guidelines. It serves as an essential resource for maximizing the SUV's capabilities while ensuring optimum performance and longevity.
User manual download
The Jeep Grand Cherokee owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2018 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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