2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual

2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners manual
Year:
2027
Make:
Jeep
Model:
Grand Cherokee

Online manual

Size:
11.23 MB

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
3
INTRODUCTION
10
SYMBOLS KEY — DANGER, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
11
ROLLOVER WARNING
11
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
12
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
17
KEYS
17
Key Fob
17
To Lock/Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
17
Using The Panic Feature
18
Key Left Vehicle Feature
18
Using The Key Fob To Open Vehicle Windows — If Equipped
18
Using The Key Fob To Open/Close Vehicle Windows — If Equipped
18
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
18
Programming And Requesting Additional Key Fobs
20
Digital Key — If Equipped
20
Owner Digital Key Pairing
20
Using Your Digital Key
21
NFC Key Card
22
Digital Key Sharing
22
Digital Key Deletion
22
Replacing Your Phone
23
Sentry Key
23
Auto Key Off
23
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
23
Description
23
How To Use Remote Start
24
To Exit Remote Start Mode
24
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
25
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De-Icer Activation — If Equipped
25
Remote Start Abort Message
25
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
25
Description
25
To Arm The System
25
To Disarm The System
26
Rearming Of The System
26
Security System Manual Override
26
Tamper Alert
26
DOORS
26
Manual Door Locks
26
Power Door Locks
27
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
27
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
29
Automatic Door Locks
29
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
30
WINDOWS
30
Power Window Controls
30
Automatic Window Features
31
Reset Auto-Up
31
Window Lockout Switch
31
Wind Buffeting
31
Sun Screens — If Equipped
32
MIRRORS
32
Inside Rearview Mirror
32
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
32
Digital Rearview Mirror — If Equipped
32
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
34
Sun Visor Slide-On-Rod Feature — If Equipped
34
Outside Mirrors
34
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
35
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped
35
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
35
Power Mirrors
35
Automatic Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
36
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
36
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
36
USER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED
36
Description
36
Programming The Memory Feature
37
Linking And Unlinking The Key Fob To Memory
37
Memory Position Recall
37
HEAD RESTRAINTS
37
Front Head Restraints
37
Head Restraints — Second Row Captain’s Chairs (If Equipped)
38
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench (If Equipped)
38
Third Row Head Restraints — If Equipped
39
FRONT SEATS
39
Description
39
Manual Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped
39
Manual Front Passenger Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
40
Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment — Recline
40
Power Adjustment Front Seats — If Equipped
40
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
41
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
41
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
41
Reclining The Seatback
41
Seatback Bolster Adjustment — If Equipped
41
Cushion Extender
41
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
41
Easy Entry/Exit Seat — If Equipped
42
Power Seatback Massage — If Equipped
42
Heated Seats — If Equipped
42
Front Heated Seats
43
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
43
Front Ventilated Seats
43
REAR SEATS
43
Manual Adjustment Rear Seats
43
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
43
Second Row Bench Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment — If Equipped
43
Second Row Bench Seat Recline Adjustment
44
Second Row Bench Fold Flat Seat
44
Second Row Bench Seat Easy Access For Third Row — If Equipped
44
Second Row Captain’s Chairs — If Equipped
45
Second Row Captain’s Chairs Forward/Rearward Adjustment
45
Second Row Captain’s Chairs Recline Adjustment
45
Second Row Captain’s Chairs Fold Flat Seats
45
Second Row Captain’s Chair Easy Access For Third Row
46
Manual Folding Third Row — If Equipped
46
Power Adjustment Rear Seats — If Equipped
47
Rear Seat Power Folding Seatbacks — If Equipped
47
Heated Seats — If Equipped
48
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
48
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
48
Rear Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
48
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
48
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
48
Important Safety Precautions
48
Seat Belt Systems
49
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
49
Lap/Shoulder Belts
50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
51
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
52
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
52
Seat Belt Extender
52
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
53
Seat Belt Pretensioner
53
Energy Management Feature
53
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped
53
Third Row Stow Clip — If Equipped
54
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS)
55
Air Bag System Components
55
Air Bag Warning Light
55
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
56
Front Air Bags
56
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
56
Occupant Classification System (OCS) — Front Passenger Seat
57
Knee Impact Bolsters
60
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
60
Supplemental Side Air Bags
60
Air Bag System Components
62
If A Deployment Occurs
62
Enhanced Accident Response System
63
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
63
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
63
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
64
CHILD RESTRAINTS
64
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
65
Infant And Child Restraints
65
Older Children And Child Restraints
65
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
66
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
67
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
67
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
68
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
69
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
70
Center Seat LATCH
71
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
71
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
72
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
72
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
72
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
74
STEERING WHEEL AND CONTROLS
76
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
76
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If Equipped
77
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
77
Power Steering
77
START BUTTON
78
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition
78
WIPERS AND WASHERS
79
Description
79
Windshield Wiper Operation
79
Intermittent Wiper System
79
Windshield Washer Operation
79
Mist
80
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
80
Rear Wiper And Washer
80
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
81
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
81
Headlight Switch
81
Multifunction Lever
82
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
82
High/Low Beam Switch
82
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
82
Flash-To-Pass
83
Automatic Headlights
83
Parking Lights And Panel Lights
83
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
83
Headlight Illumination On Approach
83
Headlight Delay
84
Lights-On Reminder
84
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
84
Turn Signals
84
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
84
Automatic Headlight Leveling — If Equipped
84
Battery Saver
84
INTERIOR LIGHTS
85
Courtesy Lights
85
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
85
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights
85
Dimmer Controls
85
Multicolor Ambient Lighting — If Equipped
86
ROOF SYSTEMS
86
Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped
86
Opening And Closing The Sunroof
87
Pinch Protect Feature
87
Sunshade Operation
87
Ignition Off Operation
87
Sunroof Maintenance
87
Dual Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped
87
Opening And Closing The Sunroof
88
Opening And Closing The Power Sunshade
88
Pinch Protect Feature
89
Ignition Off Operation
89
Sunroof Maintenance
89
Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped
89
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED
90
Description
90
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
90
Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels
90
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code Or Non-Rolling Code Device
90
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage Door Opener
91
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous Device
92
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
92
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
92
Security
93
Troubleshooting Tips
93
INTERIOR STORAGE AND FEATURES
93
Storage
93
Glove Compartment
93
Front Center Console
93
Sunglasses Bin Door
94
Rear Full Center Console — If Equipped
94
Lighted Cupholders
95
USB/AUX Control
95
Connecting AUX Or The External USB Device
95
Using This Feature
96
Second And Third Row USB Ports
96
Electrical Power Outlets
97
Power Inverter — If Equipped
98
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
98
LIFTGATE
99
To Unlock/Open The Liftgate
99
To Lock/Close The Liftgate
100
Adjustable Power Liftgate Height
100
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped
101
Cargo Area Features
102
Cargo Storage
102
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
102
Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
103
Foldable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped
103
HOOD
104
Opening The Hood
104
Closing The Hood
105
DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
106
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
106
Digital Theme Instrument Cluster
106
Digital Theme Instrument Cluster Descriptions
107
Analog Theme Instrument Cluster
108
Analog Theme Instrument Cluster Descriptions
108
Instrument Cluster Display
109
Location And Controls
109
Home Screen Tiles
110
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
110
Speedometer
111
Driver Assist/Info
111
Vehicle Info
111
Storage Mode
111
Trip Info
112
Navigation — If Equipped
112
Off Road — If Equipped
112
Audio
112
Stored Messages
112
Settings
112
Head Up Display (HUD) — If Equipped
113
Engine Oil Life Reset
113
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message — Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
113
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
114
Red Warning Lights
115
Active Driving Assist - Driver Inattentiveness Warning Light
115
Air Bag Warning Light
115
Brake Warning Light
115
Battery Charge Warning Light
115
Door Open Warning Light
116
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light
116
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
116
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
116
Hood Open Warning Light
116
Liftgate Open Warning Light
116
Night Vision Animal Warning Light
116
Night Vision Pedestrian Warning Light
116
Oil Pressure Warning Light
117
Oil Temperature Warning Light
117
Rear Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light — If Equipped
117
Transmission Temperature Warning Light — If Equipped
117
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
117
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
117
Yellow Warning Lights
117
Active Driving Assist - Driver Inattentiveness Warning Light
117
Active Driving Assist Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
117
Air Suspension Fault Warning Light
118
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
118
Electric Park Brake Fault Warning Light
118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light — If Equipped
118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
118
Service Active Lane Management Warning Light — If Equipped
118
Active Lane Management Warning Light — If Equipped
118
Fuel Level Sensor Failure Warning Light - If Equipped
118
Low Fuel Warning Light
118
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If Equipped
119
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
119
Night Vision Animal Warning Light
119
Night Vision Pedestrian Warning Light
119
Service 4WD Warning Light — If Equipped
119
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Warning Light
119
Service Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) Warning Light — If Equipped
119
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — If Equipped
119
Sway Bar Fault Warning Light
120
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
120
Yellow Indicator Lights
121
4WD Low Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Air Suspension Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Air Suspension Mode Indicator Lights— If Equipped
121
Auto HOLD! Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Or Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Max Payload Exceeded Indicator Light
121
NEUTRAL Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Sway Bar Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Green Indicator Lights
121
Active Driving Assist - Driver Attentive Indicator Light
121
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With Target Indicator Light — If Equipped
121
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With No Target Detected Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Auto HOLD Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Active Lane Management Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Night Vision Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
122
Rear Seat Belt Fastened Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Sport Mode Indicator Light
122
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicator Lights
122
White Indicator Lights
122
Active Driving Assist On Indicator Light
122
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped
122
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
123
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
123
Run Indicator Light
123
Selec-Speed Control Indicator Light — If Equipped
123
Blue Indicator Lights
123
High Beam Indicator Light
123
Gray Indicator Lights
123
Night Vision Suppressed Indicator Light — If Equipped
123
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
123
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
124
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II
124
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
124
CLIMATE CONTROLS
124
Description
124
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And Functions
124
Max A/C Button
125
A/C Button
125
Recirculation Button
125
AUTO Button
125
MAX Defrost Button
125
Rear Defrost Button
125
Rear Climate Control Button
126
Driver And Passenger Temperature Switches
126
SYNC Button
126
Blower Control
126
Mode Control
126
Panel Mode
126
Bi-Level Mode
126
Floor Mode
127
Mix Mode
127
Combine Modes
127
Climate Control OFF Button
127
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
127
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
127
Automatic Operation
127
Manual Operation Override
127
Climate Voice Recognition
128
Operating Tips
128
Summer Operation
128
Winter Operation
128
Vacation/Storage
128
Window Fogging
128
Outside Air Intake
128
Cabin Air Filter
128
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
128
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped
128
Operating Tips Chart
129
INFOTAINMENT
130
INTRODUCTION
130
Identifying Your Radio
130
RADIO OPERATION, MOBILE PHONES, AND CYBERSECURITY
130
Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
130
Regulatory And Safety Information
130
Cybersecurity
130
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS
131
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
131
Radio Operation
131
Media Mode
131
Uconnect Voice Recognition Quick Tips — If Equipped
131
Introducing Voice Recognition
131
Get Started
131
Basic Voice Commands
132
Additional Information
132
Uconnect Settings
132
Customer Programmable Features
132
More Information Icon
133
Display
133
Entertainment Screens
133
My Profile
133
Safety/Assistance
133
Clock & Date
133
Phone/Bluetooth®
133
Voice
133
Navigation
133
Camera
133
Mirrors & Wipers
133
Lights
133
Brakes
133
Doors & Locks
134
Seats & Comfort
134
Key Off Options
134
Suspension
134
Audio
134
Notifications
134
SiriusXM® Setup
134
Accessibility
134
Software Updates
134
System Information
134
Reset
134
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) With Amazon Fire TV Built-In — If Equipped
134
Overview
134
Getting Started
135
Accessing Rear Seat Entertainment with Fire TV built-in from the Front Radio Screen
135
Accessing Rear Seat Entertainment with Fire TV built-in from the Rear Screens
135
First Time Starting Up (Using the Rear Screens)
135
Alexa Voice Control
136
Listen Via Vehicle Speakers
136
Quick Menu
136
Parental Controls (Using the Rear Screens)
136
Voice Remote with Alexa Pairing (Using the Rear Screens)
137
Media Sources Input (Using the Front Radio and Rear Screens)
137
Voice Remote with Alexa
137
Replacing the Voice Remote with Alexa Batteries
138
Rear Seat Entertainment with Fire TV built-in streaming (Using the Front Radio and Rear Screens)
138
Fire TV
139
Fire TV Apps/Games (Using the Rear Screens)
139
Are We There Yet?
139
Using The Video USB Port
139
Play Video Games
140
Headphones Operation
140
Rear Climate Controls
140
Legal & Compliance
142
THIRD PARTY APPS — IF EQUIPPED
142
Description
142
OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED
143
Description
143
Off-Road Pages Status Bar
143
Vehicle Dynamics
144
Accessory Gauges
144
Pitch & Roll
144
Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
144
Suspension — If Equipped
144
GPS Trail Logs (Trail Recording) — If Equipped
145
STARTING AND OPERATING
147
STARTING PROCEDURE
147
Description
147
Automatic Transmission
147
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition
147
Normal Starting
147
AutoPark
148
Extended Park Starting
149
If Engine Fails To Start
149
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or −30°C)
150
After Starting
150
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
150
Autostop Mode
150
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not Autostop
150
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode
151
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
151
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
151
System Malfunction
151
BRAKES
152
Brake System
152
Parking Brake
152
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
152
Auto Park Brake
153
SafeHold
153
Auto Hold — If Equipped
153
Brake Maintenance Mode
154
TRANSMISSIONS
154
Automatic Transmission
154
Ignition Park Interlock
155
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) System
155
Automatic Transmission
155
Gear Ranges
156
PARK (P)
156
REVERSE (R)
156
NEUTRAL (N)
156
DRIVE (D)
157
Transmission Limp Home Mode
157
AutoStick — If Equipped
157
AIR SUSPENSION — IF EQUIPPED
158
Quadra-Lift — If Equipped
158
Description
158
Air Suspension Modes
160
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
160
Operation
160
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE — IF EQUIPPED
161
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
161
Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
161
Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions — If Equipped
161
Shift Positions
162
4WD HI
162
N (NEUTRAL)
162
4WD LOW
162
Shifting Procedures
162
4WD HI To 4WD LOW
162
4WD LOW To 4WD HI
162
Quadra-Trac II System — If Equipped
163
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect — If Equipped
163
Selec-Terrain — If Equipped
164
Selec-Terrain Mode Selection
164
Instrument Cluster Display Messages
164
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
164
Description
164
VEHICLE LOADING
165
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
165
Payload
165
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
165
Tire Size
165
Rim Size
165
Inflation Pressure
165
Curb Weight
166
Loading
166
TRAILER TOWING
166
Description
166
Common Towing Definitions
166
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
166
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
166
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
166
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
166
Tongue Weight (TW)
167
Trailer Frontal Area
167
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
167
Weight-Carrying Hitch
167
Weight-Distributing Hitch
167
Recommended Distribution Hitch Adjustment
167
Trailer Hitch Classification
168
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
168
Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal — If Equipped
170
Trailer And Tongue Weight
170
Towing Requirements
171
Towing Requirements — Tires
171
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
172
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
172
Towing Tips
173
Automatic Transmission
173
Cruise Control — If Equipped
173
RECREATIONAL TOWING
174
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
174
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
175
Recreational Towing — Quadra-Trac I (Single-Speed Transfer Case without 4WD LOW Range) Four-Wheel Drive Models
175
Recreational Towing — Quadra–Trac II with 4WD LOW Range
175
Shifting Into Transfer Case N (NEUTRAL)
176
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case N (NEUTRAL)
177
DRIVING TIPS
178
On-Road Driving Tips
178
Off-Road Driving Tips
178
Quadra-Lift — If Equipped
178
When To Use 4WD LOW Range — If Equipped
178
Driving Through Water
178
Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand
179
Hill Climbing
179
Traction Downhill
179
After Driving Off-Road
179
ENHANCED DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
181
SENSORS
181
Audible Pedestrian Warning System— If Equipped
181
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA)
181
COLLISION AVOIDANCE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
181
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
181
FCW Braking Status And Sensitivity
182
FCW Limited Warning
183
Service FCW Warning
183
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) — If Equipped
183
Intersection Collision Assist (ICA) — If Equipped
183
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
184
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
184
ESC Operating Modes
184
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
185
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
185
Traction Control System (TCS)
185
BRAKING PERFORMANCE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
186
Brake System Warning Light
186
Brake Assist System (BAS)
186
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
186
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
186
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
186
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
186
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
187
VISIBILITY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
187
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
187
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
189
Blind Spot Modes
190
FamCam System — If Equipped
190
Night Vision Camera System — If Equipped
190
Detection Range
192
Service The Night Vision System
192
Night Vision System Limitations
193
LANE CENTERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
193
Active Lane Managment System — If Equipped
193
Active Lane Management Operation
193
Turning Active Lane Management On Or Off
194
Active Lane Management Warning Message
194
Changing Active Lane Management Status
195
Base Active Driving Assist System — If Equipped
195
Operation
195
Turning Active Driving Assist On Or Off
196
Indications On The Display
198
System Status
198
System Operation/Limitations
199
Hands-Free Active Driving Assist System — If Equipped
199
Operation
199
Hands-Free Sub Features
200
Turning Active Driving Assist On Or Off
202
Indications On The Display
204
System Status
204
System Operation/Limitations
205
PARKING AND REVERSE OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
205
ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped
205
ParkSense Sensors
206
ParkSense Display
206
ParkSense Warning Display
209
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
209
Cleaning The ParkSense System
209
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
209
Side Distance Warning System If Equipped
210
Side Distance Warning Display
210
Activation/Deactivation
210
ParkSense Usage Precautions
211
ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
211
Zoom View
212
Viewing At Speed
213
Surround View Camera System — If Equipped
213
Zoom View
215
ParkSense Active Park Assist Ssystem — If Equipped
215
Enabling And Disabling The ParkSense Active Park Assist System
215
Parallel/Perpendicular Parking Space Assistance Operation
216
Exiting The Parking Space
218
TrailCam System — If Equipped
219
DRIVER ATTENTION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
219
Drowsy Driver Detection (DDD) — If Equipped
219
To Activate/Deactivate
219
System Operation
220
SPEED CONTROL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
220
Cruise Control Systems
220
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
220
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
221
Driving Assist Menu
221
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
222
To Activate/Deactivate
222
To Set A Desired Speed
222
To Cancel
223
To Turn Off
223
To Resume
223
To Vary The Speed Setting
223
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
224
Overtake Aid
225
ACC Operation At Stop
225
Display Warnings And Maintenance
225
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
225
“Clean Front Windshield” Warning
226
Service ACC Warning
226
Precautions While Driving With ACC
226
Towing A Trailer
226
Trailer Detection and Accessory Lighting
226
Offset Driving
226
Turns And Bends
227
Using ACC On Hills
227
Lane Changing
227
Narrow Vehicles
227
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
228
Traffic Sign Assist System — If Equipped
228
Activation/Deactivation
228
Traffic Sign Assist Modes
228
Indications On The Display
228
OFF ROAD AND LOW-RANGE OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
229
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
229
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
230
Disabling And Enabling HSA
231
Selec-Speed Control (SSC) — If Equipped
231
UTILITY FEATURES ASSISTANCE SYSTEM
232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
232
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Low Pressure Warnings
234
Service TPMS Warning
234
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
235
Tire Fill Alert
235
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
237
Description
237
ASSIST AND SOS — IF EQUIPPED
237
Description
237
JACKING THE VEHICLE AND WHEEL CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
239
Description
239
Preparations For Jacking
240
Jack Location
240
Spare Tire Stowage
242
Spare Tire Removal
242
Jacking Instructions
244
TIRE REPAIR KIT — IF EQUIPPED
247
Description
247
JUMP STARTING
251
Description
251
Preparations For Jump Start
251
Jump Starting Procedure — Gas Models
252
REFUELING IN AN EMERGENCY — IF EQUIPPED
253
Description
253
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
254
Description
254
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
254
Description
254
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
255
Description
255
Rear-Wheel Drive Models
256
Four-Wheel Drive Models
256
TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
257
Description
257
Tow Hook Usage — If Equipped
257
Tow Hook Installation
258
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
258
Description
258
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
258
Description
258
MAINTENANCE AND VEHICLE CARE
259
SAFETY TIPS
259
Transporting Passengers
259
Transporting Pets
259
Connected Vehicles
259
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
259
Seat Belts
259
Air Bag Warning Light
259
Defroster
259
Floor Mat Safety Information
260
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
260
Tires
260
Lights
260
Door Latches
260
Fluid Leaks
260
Exhaust Gas
261
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
261
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
261
Description
261
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Hurricane-4 Engine
262
Maintenance Plan — 3.6L Engine
265
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
269
2.0L Hurricane-4 Engine
269
3.6L Engine
270
Checking Oil Level
270
Adding Washer Fluid
271
Maintenance-Free Battery
271
Pressure Washing
272
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
272
Engine Oil
272
Engine Oil Selection
272
American Petroleum Institute (API) Approved Engine Oil
272
Synthetic Engine Oils
272
Materials Added To Engine Oil
272
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
272
Engine Oil Filter
272
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
272
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection and Replacement
273
Throttle Body Maintenance
273
Air Conditioner Maintenance
273
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
274
Cabin Air Filter Replacement
274
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
275
Body Lubrication
275
Windshield Wiper Blades
275
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
276
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
277
Exhaust System
277
Cooling System
278
Engine Coolant Checks
278
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
279
Selection Of Coolant
279
Adding Coolant
279
Cooling System Pressure Cap
279
Disposal Of Used Coolant
280
Coolant Level
280
Cooling System Notes
280
Brake System
280
Fluid Level Check — Brake Master Cylinder
281
Automatic Transmission
281
Special Additives
281
Fluid Level Check
281
Fluid And Filter Changes
281
Selection Of Lubricant
281
Front/Rear Axle Fluid
282
Front Axle Fluid Level Check
282
Rear Axle Fluid Level Check
282
Selection Of Lubricant
282
Transfer Case
282
Fluid Level Check
282
Adding Fluid
282
Drain
282
Selection Of Lubricant
282
FUSES
282
General Information
282
Underhood Fuses
283
Interior Power Distribution Center
291
Rear Power Distribution Center
298
LIGHT REPLACEMENT
305
Replacement Bulbs, Names, And Part Numbers
305
TIRES AND WHEELS
305
Tire Safety Information
305
Tire Markings
306
Tire Sizing Chart
306
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
308
Tire Terminology And Definitions
309
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
310
Loading
310
Tires — General Information
312
Tire Pressure
312
Tire Inflation Pressures
313
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
313
Radial Ply Tires
314
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
314
Tire Spinning
314
Tread Wear Indicators
314
Life Of Tire
315
Replacement Tires
315
Tire Types
315
All Season Tires — If Equipped
315
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
316
Snow Tires
316
Spare Tires — If Equipped
316
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
316
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
316
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
317
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
317
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
317
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
317
Snow Traction Devices
318
Tire Rotation Recommendations
320
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
320
Description
320
Treadwear
320
Traction Grades
321
Temperature Grades
321
VEHICLE STORAGE
321
Description
321
BODYWORK AND EXTERIOR CARE
321
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
321
What Causes Corrosion?
322
Body And Underbody Maintenance
322
Cleaning Headlights
322
Exterior Lamp Lens Fogging or Condensation
322
Preserving The Bodywork
322
Washing
322
Special Care
322
INTERIOR CARE
323
Seats And Fabric Parts
323
Seat Belt Maintenance
323
Plastic And Coated Parts
323
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
323
Leather Surfaces
323
Glass Surfaces
324
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
325
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
325
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
325
Description
325
2.0L Hurricane-4 Engine
325
3.6L Engine
325
Reformulated Gasoline
325
Materials Added To Fuel
325
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
326
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
326
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
326
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline
326
Fuel System Cautions
326
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
327
Engine Fluids And Lubricants
327
Chassis Fluids And Lubricants
328
FLUID CAPACITIES
329
Specifications
329
WHEEL AND TIRES
330
Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications
330
Torque Specifications
330
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
331
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
331
Roadside Assistance
331
FCA US LLC Customer Center
332
FCA Canada Customer Care
332
Mexico
332
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands
332
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
332
Service Contract
333
Warranty Information
333
Mopar® Parts
333
Reporting Safety Defects
333
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
333
In Canada
334
Accessing Additional Owner’s Information
334
Change Of Ownership Or Address
334
General Information
334
INDEX
336

2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overview

Owner's Manual

The Owner's Manual is an essential companion that explains safe operation, routine maintenance, and the correct use of the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s systems. It helps owners locate controls, understand warning indicators, and follow manufacturer-recommended service intervals to maximize reliability and resale value. The manual provides clear safety instructions, step-by-step procedures for basic tasks (fueling, tire care, jump-starting), and troubleshooting guidance for common issues. It also outlines towing limits, weight specifications, and required fluids, and describes important warranty and care information. Regular reference to the manual reduces risk, prevents damage, and ensures the vehicle performs as designed throughout its service life.

Introduction

The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee blends refined interior comfort with genuine off-road capability, presenting a versatile SUV for families and adventurers alike. Its updated exterior styling balances modern aerodynamic lines with classic Jeep cues, while the cabin emphasizes premium materials, intuitive technology, and configurable space for passengers and cargo. Designed to handle daily commutes, long road trips, and demanding trails, the Grand Cherokee offers confident driving dynamics, advanced safety systems, and a choice of efficient or performance-focused drivetrains to suit diverse lifestyles.

Powertrains

The Grand Cherokee is offered with a range of powertrains to match performance and efficiency priorities. Options typically include a turbocharged four-cylinder for economical everyday use, a refined V6 for balanced power and smoothness, and a HEMI V8 for maximum towing and spirited performance. A plug-in hybrid (4xe) option combines electric driving for short trips with gasoline range for extended travel, reducing fuel use without sacrificing capability. Available all-wheel-drive systems and selectable drive modes optimize traction across pavement, snow, and off-road terrain.

Trims

The model lineup spans practical to premium levels, from entry trims that cover daily essentials to off-road-focused Trailhawk editions and luxury Summit/Summit Reserve variants. Mid-level trims add comfort and tech upgrades such as larger touchscreens, leather seating, and advanced driver-assist packages. Many trims are configurable with the plug-in hybrid option and towing or off-road equipment to tailor the vehicle to buyer needs.

Features

Key features include a large central infotainment display with smartphone integration, configurable digital driver instrumentation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and a suite of active safety technologies. Comfort and convenience highlights can include multi-zone climate control, premium audio, heated/ventilated seating, panoramic sunroof, and an available air suspension for adjustable ride height. Practical features such as trail-rated drive modes, hill-descent control, integrated tow package, and durable interior materials reinforce the Grand Cherokee’s blend of luxury and capability.

User manual download

The Jeep Grand Cherokee owner manual for the 2027 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2027 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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