2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Grand Cherokee
Rating:
Table of Contents
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
13
Essential Information
13
Symbols
13
ROLLOVER WARNING
13
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
14
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
14
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
15
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED
15
KEYS
16
Key Fob
16
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
16
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
17
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
17
Programming Additional Key Fobs
18
Request For Additional Key Fobs
18
General Information
19
IGNITION SWITCH
19
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
19
Vehicle On Message
21
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
21
How To Use Remote Start
22
Remote Start Abort Message
23
To Enter Remote Start Mode
23
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
23
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
23
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
24
General Information
24
SENTRY KEY
24
Key Programming
25
Replacement Keys
25
Irregular Operation
26
General Information
26
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
27
To Arm The System
27
To Disarm The System
27
Rearming Of The System
28
Security System Manual Override
28
Tamper Alert
28
DOORS
28
Manual Door Locks
28
Power Door Locks
29
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
29
General Information
32
Locking The Doors With One Or More Doors Open
33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
33
Auto Relocking — If Equipped
33
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
33
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
34
Programming The Memory Feature
35
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob To Memory
35
Memory Position Recall
35
SEATS
36
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
36
Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
36
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
37
Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature — If Equipped
37
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
38
Reclining Rear Seat
38
To Lower Rear Seat
38
To Raise Rear Seat
39
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
39
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
39
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
39
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
40
Reclining The Seatback
40
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
40
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
40
Heated Seats — If Equipped
41
Front Heated Seats
41
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
42
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
42
HEAD RESTRAINTS
43
Supplemental Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
43
Adjustment — Rear Seats
45
Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats
45
STEERING WHEEL
46
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
46
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
47
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
47
MIRRORS
48
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
48
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
48
Outside Mirrors
49
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
49
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped
49
Power Mirrors
49
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
50
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
50
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Settings Only) — If Equipped
50
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
51
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
51
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
51
Headlight Switch
51
Multifunction Lever
52
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped
52
High/Low Beam Switch
52
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
53
Flash-To-Pass
53
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
53
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
53
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
53
Headlight Delay
54
Lights-On Reminder
54
Fog Lights — If Equipped
54
Turn Signals
54
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
54
Battery Saver
54
INTERIOR LIGHTS
55
Courtesy Lights
55
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
55
Ambient Light — If Equipped
56
Dimmer Controls
56
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
56
Windshield Wiper Operation
56
Intermittent Wiper System
57
Windshield Washer Operation
57
Mist
58
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
58
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
59
HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED
59
CLIMATE CONTROLS
60
Automatic Climate Controls Overview
60
Control Descriptions
62
Climate Control Functions
66
A/C (Air Conditioning)
66
Recirculation
67
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
67
Automatic Operation
67
Manual Operation Override
67
Operating Tips
67
Summer Operation
67
Winter Operation
67
Vacation/Storage
68
Window Fogging
68
Outside Air Intake
68
Cabin Air Filter
68
Operating Tips Chart
68
WINDOWS
69
Power Window Controls
69
Auto-Down Feature
69
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
70
Reset Auto-Up
70
Window Lockout Switch
70
Wind Buffeting
71
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
71
Opening Sunroof
71
Closing Sunroof
72
Wind Buffeting
72
Sunshade Operation
72
Pinch Protect Feature
72
Venting Sunroof — Express
72
Sunroof Maintenance
72
COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
73
Opening Sunroof
73
Closing Sunroof
74
Wind Buffeting
74
Opening Power Shade
74
Closing Power Shade
75
Pinch Protect Feature
75
Venting Sunroof — Express
75
Sunroof Maintenance
75
HOOD
75
To Open The Hood
75
To Close The Hood
76
LIFTGATE
76
Opening
76
Closing
77
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
77
Cargo Area Features
79
Cargo Storage Bins
79
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
80
Rear Cargo Tie-Downs
80
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
81
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
81
Programming A Rolling Code
82
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
83
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
83
Using HomeLink®
84
Security
84
Troubleshooting Tips
85
General Information
85
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
86
Storage
86
Glove Compartment
86
Door Storage
86
Console Features
87
Overhead Console
87
Cupholders
88
Electrical Power Outlets
88
Power Inverter — If Equipped
90
Sunglasses Bin Door
91
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
91
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
93
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
93
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
94
SRT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
95
SRT Instrument Cluster Descriptions
96
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
97
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
97
Oil Change Reset — If Equipped
99
Display Menu Items
99
SRT Instrument Cluster Display Performance Features
99
Uconnect SRT Performance Features
100
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
100
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
101
Tachometer With Digital Speedometer Supplemental Gauge Speedometer
101
Vehicle Info
102
Terrain — If Equipped
102
Performance Features — If Equipped
103
Driver Assist
104
Fuel Economy
104
Trip Info
105
Stop / Start – If Equipped
105
Audio
105
Stored Messages
105
Screen Setup
105
Diagnostics — SRT
107
Speed Warning — SRT
107
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions (If Equipped)
107
TRIP COMPUTER
108
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
109
Red Warning Lights
109
Air Bag Warning Light
109
Brake Warning Light
109
Battery Charge Warning Light
110
Door Open Warning Light
110
Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
110
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
111
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
111
Hood Open Warning Light
111
Liftgate Open Warning Light
111
Oil Pressure Warning Light
111
Oil Temperature Warning Light
112
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
112
Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
112
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
112
Yellow Warning Lights
112
Service Adaptive Cruise Control Warning Light
112
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
112
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Service LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
113
LaneSense Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Low Fuel Warning Light
113
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
113
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
113
Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
114
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Light — If Equipped
114
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
114
Yellow Indicator Lights
116
Air Suspension Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Air Suspension Entry/Exit Indicator Light— If Equipped
116
Air Suspension Aerodynamic Height Indicator Light— If Equipped
116
Air Suspension Off-Road 1 Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Air Suspension Off-Road 2 Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
NEUTRAL Indicator Light — If Equipped
116
Green Indicator Lights
117
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Light — If Equipped
117
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
117
Snow Mode SRT Indicator Light
117
Sport Mode Indicator Light
117
Sport Mode SRT Indicator Light
117
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
117
Tow Mode SRT Indicator Light
118
Track Mode SRT Indicator Light
118
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
118
White Indicator Lights
118
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
118
Custom Mode SRT Indicator Light
118
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
118
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
118
SRT Speed Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped
118
Speed Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped
119
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
119
Selec Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
119
Valet Mode SRT Indicator Light
119
Blue Indicator Lights
119
High Beam Indicator Light
119
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
120
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
120
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
121
SAFETY
122
SAFETY FEATURES
122
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
122
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
123
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
123
Brake System Warning Light
123
Brake Assist System (BAS)
123
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
124
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
124
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
124
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
125
ESC Operating Modes
126
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
127
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
127
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
129
Disabling And Enabling HSA
130
Towing With HSA
130
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
131
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
131
Traction Control System (TCS)
131
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
131
Selec Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
131
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
133
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
133
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
136
Modes Of Operation
137
General Information
138
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
138
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
139
FCW Limited Warning
140
Service FCW Warning
140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
140
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
142
Service TPM System Warning
143
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
144
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
144
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
144
Important Safety Precautions
145
Seat Belt Systems
146
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
146
Lap/Shoulder Belts
147
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
148
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
149
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
149
Seat Belt Extender
150
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
151
Seat Belt Pretensioner
151
Energy Management Feature
151
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
151
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
152
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
154
Air Bag System Components
154
Air Bag Warning Light
154
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
155
Front Air Bags
156
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
156
Front Air Bag Operation
157
Knee Impact Bolsters
157
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
157
Supplemental Side Air Bags
158
Air Bag System Components
160
If A Deployment Occurs
161
Enhanced Accident Response System
161
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
162
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
162
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
163
Child Restraints
164
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
165
Infant And Child Restraints
166
Older Children And Child Restraints
166
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
167
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
168
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
169
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
169
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
172
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
172
Center Seat LATCH
172
Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether
173
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
173
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
174
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
175
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
175
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
177
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
178
Transporting Pets
179
SAFETY TIPS
179
Transporting Passengers
179
Exhaust Gas
180
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
180
Seat Belts
180
Air Bag Warning Light
180
Defroster
180
Floor Mat Safety Information
181
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
182
Tires
182
Lights
182
Door Latches
182
Fluid Leaks
182
STARTING AND OPERATING
183
STARTING THE ENGINE
183
Automatic Transmission
183
Normal Starting
184
AutoPark
185
If Engine Fails To Start
186
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
187
After Starting
187
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
187
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — NON-SRT
187
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT
188
PARKING BRAKE
188
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
190
Ignition Park Interlock
191
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
191
Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode
191
Active Noise Cancellation — If Equipped
192
Eight–Speed Automatic Transmission
192
Gear Ranges
193
Transmission Limp Home Mode
196
When To Use TOW Mode — If Equipped
196
AutoStick
197
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
198
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
198
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/ Precautions — If Equipped
198
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/ Precautions — If Equipped
198
Shift Positions
199
4WD AUTO
199
NEUTRAL
199
4WD LOW
200
Shifting Procedures
200
4WD HI To 4WD LOW
200
4WD LOW To 4WD HI
200
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
201
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
202
Quadra-Drive II System — If Equipped
202
QUADRA-LIFT — IF EQUIPPED
202
Description
202
Air Suspension Modes
205
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
205
Operation
205
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED
207
Selec-Terrain Mode Selection
207
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
207
SELEC-TRACK — IF EQUIPPED (SRT)
208
Custom
208
Active Damping System
209
Launch Control
209
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ONLY — IF EQUIPPED
210
POWER STEERING
210
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
211
Automatic Mode
211
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
212
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
212
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
213
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
213
System Malfunction
213
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
213
To Activate
214
To Set A Desired Speed
214
To Vary The Speed Setting
214
To Accelerate For Passing
215
Using Speed Control On Hills
215
To Resume Speed
215
To Deactivate
215
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
216
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
217
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
218
To Activate/Deactivate
218
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
218
To Cancel
219
To Turn Off
219
To Resume
219
To Vary The Speed Setting
220
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
221
Overtake Aid
222
ACC Operation At Stop
223
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
223
Display Warnings And Maintenance
224
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
224
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
225
Service ACC/FCW Warning
225
Precautions While Driving With ACC
225
Towing A Trailer
225
Offset Driving
225
Turns And Bends
226
Using ACC On Hills
226
Lane Changing
226
Narrow Vehicles
227
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
227
General Information
227
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
228
To Set A Desired Speed
228
To Vary The Speed Setting
228
To Cancel
229
To Resume Speed
229
To Turn Off
229
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
230
ParkSense Sensors
231
ParkSense Display
231
ParkSense Warning Display
233
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
233
Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
233
Cleaning The ParkSense System
234
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
234
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
235
ParkSense Sensors
236
ParkSense Display
236
ParkSense Warning Display
239
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
239
Service The ParkSense Park Assist System
239
Cleaning The ParkSense System
240
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
240
PARKSENSE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
241
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System
242
Parallel Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
243
Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation/Display
247
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED
252
LaneSense Operation
252
Turning LaneSense On Or Off
253
LaneSense Warning Message
253
Changing LaneSense Status
255
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
255
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
257
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
258
VEHICLE LOADING
258
Certification Label
258
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
258
Payload
259
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
259
Tire Size
259
Rim Size
259
Inflation Pressure
259
Curb Weight
259
Loading
259
TRAILER TOWING
260
Common Towing Definitions
260
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
260
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
260
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
260
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
260
Tongue Weight (TW)
260
Trailer Frontal Area
260
Trailer Sway Control
261
Weight-Carrying Hitch
261
Weight-Distributing Hitch
261
Trailer Hitch Classification
262
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) — Non SRT
263
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) — SRT
264
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit Models) — If Equipped
264
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (SRT Models) — If Equipped
265
Trailer And Tongue Weight
266
Towing Requirements
266
Towing Requirements — Tires
267
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
268
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
268
Towing Tips
269
Automatic Transmission
269
Speed Control — If Equipped
270
Cooling System
270
SNOW PLOW
270
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
271
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
271
Recreational Towing — Two Wheel Drive Models
272
Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case) Four-Wheel Drive Models
272
Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II/ Quadra–Drive II Four-Wheel Drive Models
272
Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
273
Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
274
DRIVING TIPS
275
On-Road Driving Tips
275
Off-Road Driving Tips
276
Quadra-Lift — If Equipped
278
When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped
278
Driving Through Water
278
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
279
Hill Climbing
279
Traction Downhill
280
After Driving Off-Road
280
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
281
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
281
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
281
General Information
285
BULB REPLACEMENT
286
Replacement Bulbs
286
Bulb Replacement
289
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
289
Halogen Headlamps — If Equipped
289
Front Turn Signal Lamp
290
Front Fog Lamps
290
Rear Tail, Stop, and Turn Signal Lamps
290
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
291
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
291
Rear License Lamp
291
FUSES
292
General Information
292
Underhood Fuses
292
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
298
Run Flat Tires
298
Jack Location
298
Spare Tire Stowage
299
Preparations For Jacking
299
Jacking Instructions
299
Road Tire Installation
304
JUMP STARTING
304
Preparations For Jump Start
305
Jump Starting Procedure
306
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED
307
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
308
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
308
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
310
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
311
Two-Wheel Drive Models
313
Four-Wheel Drive Models
313
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped
314
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE — SRT
314
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
314
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
314
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
315
SCHEDULED SERVICING
315
Scheduled Servicing — Non-SRT
315
Maintenance Plan
316
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
319
Scheduled Servicing — SRT
319
Maintenance Plan
321
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
325
3.6L Engine
325
5.7L Engine
326
6.2L Supercharged Engine
327
6.4L Engine
328
Checking Oil Level
329
Adding Washer Fluid
329
Maintenance-Free Battery
329
Pressure Washing
330
DEALER SERVICE
330
Engine Oil
330
Change Engine Oil — Non-SRT
330
Change Engine Oil — SRT
331
Engine Oil Selection — Non-SRT
331
Engine Oil Selection — SRT
331
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
331
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.6L Engine
331
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 5.7L Engine
332
Engine Oil Viscosity — 6.2L/6.4L Engine
332
Synthetic Engine Oils
332
Materials Added To Engine Oil
332
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
332
Engine Oil Filter
332
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
332
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — Except 6.2L Supercharged Engine
333
Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement — 6.2L Supercharged Engine
334
Air Conditioner Maintenance
335
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-134a — If Equipped
335
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R-1234yf — If Equipped
335
Air Conditioning Filter Replacement (A/C Air Filter)
336
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
337
Body Lubrication
338
Windshield Wiper Blades
338
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
339
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
340
Exhaust System
342
Cooling System
343
Engine Coolant Checks
343
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
343
Selection Of Coolant
344
Adding Coolant
344
Cooling System Pressure Cap
345
Disposal Of Used Coolant
345
Coolant Level
345
Points To Remember
346
Brake System
346
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
346
Automatic Transmission
347
Selection Of Lubricant
347
Special Additives
347
Fluid Level Check
348
Fluid And Filter Changes
348
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
348
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
348
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
348
Selection Of Lubricant
348
Transfer Case
349
Fluid Level Check
349
Adding Fluid
349
Drain
349
Selection Of Lubricant
349
RAISING THE VEHICLE
349
TIRES
349
Tire Safety Information
349
Tire Markings
349
Tire Sizing Chart
350
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
352
Tire Terminology And Definitions
353
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
353
Tires — General Information
354
Tire Pressure
354
Tire Inflation Pressures
355
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
355
Radial Ply Tires
356
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
356
Tire Spinning
356
Tread Wear Indicators
357
Life Of Tire
357
Replacement Tires
357
Tire Types
358
All Season Tires — If Equipped
358
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
358
Snow Tires
359
Spare Tires — If Equipped
359
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
359
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
359
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
360
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
360
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
360
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
361
Tire Chains and Traction Devices — Non-SRT
362
Tire Chains and Traction Devices — SRT
363
Tire Rotation Recommendations
363
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
364
Treadwear
364
Traction Grades
364
Temperature Grades
365
STORING THE VEHICLE
365
BODYWORK
365
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
365
What Causes Corrosion?
366
Body And Underbody Maintenance
366
Cleaning Headlights
366
Preserving The Bodywork
366
Washing
366
Special Care
366
INTERIORS
367
Seats And Fabric Parts
367
Seat Belt Maintenance
367
Plastic And Coated Parts
367
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
368
Leather Parts
368
Glass Surfaces
368
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
369
IDENTIFICATION DATA
369
Vehicle Identification Number
369
BRAKE SYSTEM
369
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
369
Torque Specifications
369
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
370
3.6L Engine
370
5.7L Engine
371
6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engine
371
Reformulated Gasoline
371
Materials Added To Fuel
371
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
372
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
372
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
372
MMT In Gasoline
373
Fuel System Cautions
373
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
373
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT
374
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT
375
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT
376
Engine
376
Chassis
378
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT
379
Engine
379
Chassis
380
MULTIMEDIA
381
UCONNECT SYSTEMS
381
CYBERSECURITY
381
UCONNECT SETTINGS
382
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4 Settings
383
Language
384
Display
384
Voice
385
Clock
385
Safety/Driving Assistance
386
Lights
389
Doors & Locks
390
Auto-On Comfort — If Equipped
392
Engine Off Options
392
Audio
393
Phone/Bluetooth®
394
Suspension — If Equipped
395
SiriusXM® Setup — If Equipped
396
Restore Settings to Default
397
Clear Personal Data
398
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings
398
Language
399
Display
399
Voice
400
Clock
401
Camera
401
Safety & Driving Assistance
402
Mirror and Wipers
405
Lights
405
Doors & Locks
406
Seats & Comfort — If Equipped
408
Key Off Options
408
Suspension — If Equipped
409
Audio
410
Phone/Bluetooth®
411
SiriusXM® Setup — If Equipped
411
Accessibility — If Equipped
412
Reset
413
System Information — If Equipped
413
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
414
Safety Guidelines
414
Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System
414
Care And Maintenance
415
UCONNECT 4 WITH 7-INCH DISPLAY
415
Introduction
415
Uconnect 4 With 7-Inch Display
415
Drag & Drop Menu Bar
416
Radio Mode
416
Radio Controls
416
Setting Presets
418
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Mode — If Equipped
418
Replay
420
Favorites
420
Browse In SXM
420
Audio Settings
422
Media Mode
424
USB/iPod® Mode
424
AUX Mode
425
BLUETOOTH® MODE
426
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped
426
Android Auto™
426
Communication
429
Android Auto™ Apps
429
Apple CarPlay®
429
Apple CarPlay® Phone
430
Apple CarPlay® Music
430
Apple CarPlay® Messages
430
Apple CarPlay® Maps
430
Apple CarPlay® Apps
431
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips And Tricks
431
Phone Mode
432
Overview
432
Phone Operation
434
Operation
434
Natural Speech
434
Help Command
434
Cancel Command
435
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
435
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
436
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
437
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
437
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
437
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
438
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
438
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
438
Managing Your Favorites
439
To Remove A Favorite
439
Phone Call Features
439
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
439
Dial By Saying A Number
439
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
439
Call Controls
439
Touch-Tone Number Entry
440
Recent Calls
440
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
440
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
440
Do Not Disturb
440
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
441
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
441
Toggling Between Calls
441
Join Calls
441
Call Termination
441
Redial
441
Call Continuation
441
Browsing SMS
442
Advanced Phone Connectivity
442
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
442
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
442
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
442
Voice Command
442
Far End Audio Performance
443
Bluetooth® Communication Link
443
Power-Up
443
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
443
Off-Road Pages Status Bar
444
Vehicle Dynamics
444
Suspension
445
Pitch & Roll
445
Accessory Gauges
446
Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
446
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
447
Radio Operation
447
Media Mode
447
IPOD®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
447
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
447
Using This Feature
448
Second Row USB Charging Port
448
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT (RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
449
Getting Started
449
Dual Video Screen
450
Blu-ray™ Disc Player
450
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc
450
Play Video Games
452
Play A DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Touchscreen Radio
452
Using The Remote Control
452
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
453
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
453
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control — If Equipped
454
Controls And Indicators
454
Headphones Operation
455
Controls
455
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
456
Accessibility — If Equipped
456
Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
456
System Information
456
Disc Menu
456
Display Settings
457
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
457
Disc Formats
457
Product Agreement
459
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
459
Regulatory And Safety Information
459
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
461
Introducing Uconnect
461
Get Started
461
Basic Voice Commands
462
Radio
462
Media
462
Phone
463
Voice Text Reply — If Equipped
463
Climate
464
Navigation (4C NAV) — If Equipped
464
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped
464
Do Not Disturb
464
Android Auto™ — If Equipped
465
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped
466
General Information
466
Additional Information
467
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
468
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
468
Prepare For The Appointment
468
Prepare A List
468
Be Reasonable With Requests
468
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
468
FCA US LLC Customer Center
469
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
469
In Mexico Contact
469
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
469
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
469
Service Contract
469
WARRANTY INFORMATION
470
MOPAR PARTS
470
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
470
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
470
In Canada
470
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
471
INDEX
472
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview
Introduction
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a standout in the midsize SUV segment, offering a remarkable blend of rugged performance and upscale comfort. With a legacy of off-road capability, this versatile vehicle caters to both adventure seekers and families alike. Redesigned with enhanced technology and features, the Grand Cherokee remains an iconic symbol of adventure, while also providing the modern conveniences that today's drivers expect.
Powertrains
The Grand Cherokee comes with an impressive range of powertrains that cater to varying driving preferences. The base model features a 3.6-liter V6 engine, providing 295 horsepower and excellent fuel efficiency. For those seeking more power, the available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine delivers 360 horsepower, while the performance-oriented SRT trim boasts a 6.4-liter V8 engine, producing a staggering 475 horsepower. Additionally, the eco-conscious can opt for the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6, offering a perfect balance of torque and fuel economy, making it an excellent choice for long-distance travelers.
Trims
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in several trims to suit different lifestyles. The lineup includes the Laredo, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit, and the high-performance Trackhawk. Each trim offers distinct features and capabilities, allowing buyers to choose the model that best fits their needs—ranging from off-road prowess to sophisticated luxury.
Features
This SUV is equipped with a plethora of modern amenities designed to enhance the driving experience. Key features include an intuitive infotainment system with a large touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, spacious seating with premium materials, advanced safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring, as well as an optional panoramic sunroof for the ultimate open-air experience.
Owner's Manual
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner's manual serves as a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of vehicle operation, maintenance, and features. It provides essential information for first-time owners, including detailed instructions for using technology systems, vehicle care tips, and troubleshooting advice to ensure an optimal driving experience. Whether you’re a seasoned Jeep enthusiast or a new driver, the owner's manual is an invaluable resource for getting the most out of your Grand Cherokee.
User manual download
The Jeep Grand Cherokee owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2020 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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