Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 Owner's Manual
2018
OWNER’S MANUAL
Grand Cherokee
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLC
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INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................9
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................15
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................133
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SAFETY ........................................................................163
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................249
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INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................389
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................433
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................497
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MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................509
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................605
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INDEX..........................................................................611
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4
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▫ Symbols ...............................7
䡵 ROLLOVER WARNING .....................5
䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............6
▫ Essential Information ......................6
䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................8
䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....8
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, congratulations on selecting your new
vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This is a specialized utility vehicle. It can go places and
perform tasks that are not intended for conventional passenger vehicles. It handles and maneuvers differently from
many passenger vehicles both on-road and off-road, so
take time to become familiar with your vehicle. If
equipped, the two-wheel drive version of this vehicle was
designed for on-road use only. It is not intended for
off-road driving or use in other severe conditions suited for
a four-wheel drive vehicle. Before you start to drive this
vehicle, read the Owner’s Manual. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting.
Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces.
Your driving skills will improve with experience. When
driving off-road, or working the vehicle, don’t overload the
vehicle or expect the vehicle to overcome the natural laws
of physics. Always observe federal, state, provincial and
local laws wherever you drive. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control or a collision. Refer to the “Driving Tips”
in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you
with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is
supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer
oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet you
will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its
customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the
terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please
take the time to read all of these publications carefully
before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the
instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable
operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the
Owner’s Information, that may or may not be applicable
to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If
Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are
intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible
way. FCA aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles
produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make
changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.
If applicable, refer to the Owner’s Manual Supplement for
related information.
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
INTRODUCTION 5
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
ROLLOVER WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a
wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe
manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the
higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it
may roll over while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a
collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.
Drive carefully.
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Rollover Warning Label
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two
million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat
belt. Always buckle up.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Symbols
Consult the following table for a description of the symbols
that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this
Owner’s Manual:
INTRODUCTION 7
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may
miss important information. Observe all Warnings and
Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
䡵 FRONT VIEW ...........................10
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䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................12
䡵 REAR VIEW.............................11
䡵 INTERIOR ..............................13
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FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Hood/Engine Compartment 4 — Wheels/Tires
2 — Windshield 5 — Exterior Mirrors
3 — Headlights 6 — Doors
REAR VIEW
1 — Rear Lights
2 — Rear Windshield Wiper
3 — Liftgate
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Rear View
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents 4 — Instrument Cluster
2 — Paddle Shifter (-) 5 — Paddle Shifter (+)
3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Glove Compartment
INTERIOR
Interior Features
1 — Power Window Switches 4 — Switch Panel
2 — Seats 5 — Climate Controls
3 — Transmission Gear Selector 6 — Radio
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 KEYS .................................20
▫ KeyFob..............................20
䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................26
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ..............26
▫ Vehicle On Message .....................27
䡵 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .28
▫ How To Use Remote Start..................29
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ................30
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle ...............................31
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................31
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .31
▫ General Information .....................31
䡵 SENTRY KEY ............................32
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▫ Customer Key Programming ...............32
▫ Replacement Keys .......................33
▫ Irregular Operation ......................33
▫ General Information .....................34
䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .34
▫ To Arm The System .....................34
▫ To Disarm The System ...................35
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................36
▫ Security System Manual Override ............36
▫ Tamper Alert ...........................36
䡵 DOORS ...............................36
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................36
▫ Power Door Locks ......................37
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▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........38
䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................64
▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............42
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ............................42
䡵 SEATS ................................44
▫ Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ............44
▫ Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............48
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
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▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........51
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............54
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........57
▫ To Lower Rear Seat ......................58
▫ To Raise Rear Seat .......................59
䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................59
▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints —
Front Seats ............................60
▫ Adjustment — Rear Seats ..................62
▫ Head Restraint Removal — Rear Seats .........63
▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............64
▫ Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped............................65
▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ........66
䡵 MIRRORS ..............................67
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped ......67
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....67
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................68
▫ Outside Automatic Dimming Mirrors —
If Equipped............................69
▫ Power Mirrors .........................69
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped. . .70
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............71
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ...........71
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ................72
䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................72
▫ Headlight Switch .......................72
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䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS........................78
▫ Multifunction Lever .....................74
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .......74
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ...................74
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........74
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................75
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .........75
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights.............75
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers .....76
▫ Headlight Delay ........................76
▫ Lights-On Reminder......................76
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................77
▫ Turn Signals ...........................77
▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........77
▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights
Only.................................77
▫ Battery Saver ...........................78
▫ Courtesy Lights .........................78
䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........81
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation................81
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ..........84
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...............85
䡵 HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED ......86
䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................86
▫ Automatic Climate Controls Overview ........86
▫ Climate Control Functions .................93
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................94
▫ Operating Tips .........................95
䡵 WINDOWS .............................97
▫ Power Window Controls ..................97
▫ Auto-Down Feature .....................98
▫ Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection ....98
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▫ Reset Auto-Up..........................99
▫ Opening Power Shade ...................105
▫ Window Lockout Switch...................99
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................99
䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .........100
▫ Opening Sunroof .......................100
▫ Closing Sunroof ........................101
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................101
▫ Sunshade Operation .....................101
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................101
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ................102
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................102
▫ Relearn Procedure ......................102
䡵 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED ..................102
▫ Opening Sunroof .......................103
▫ Closing Sunroof ........................104
▫ Wind Buffeting ........................104
▫ Closing Power Shade ....................105
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....................106
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ................106
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ....................106
䡵 HOOD ...............................106
▫ To Open The Hood .....................106
▫ To Close The Hood......................107
䡵 LIFTGATE .............................108
▫ Opening .............................108
▫ Closing .............................109
▫ Power Liftgate
— If Equipped .............109
▫ Cargo Area Features ....................111
䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ....115
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....115
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......118
▫ Using HomeLink .......................120
▫ Security..............................120
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................120
▫ General Information .....................121
䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................121
▫ Storage ..............................121
▫ Cupholders ..........................125
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................126
▫ Power Inverter — If Equipped .............130
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ....................130
䡵 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ......131
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KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition
system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system.
The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE: The key fob may not be found if it is located next to
a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these
devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:
• In the ON/RUN position, the lock button is disabled.
Only the unlock button is enabled.
• With ignition on/start and the vehicle moving at 5 mph
(8 km/h), all RKE commands are disabled.
Key Fob
Key Fob With Emergency Key
NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the key fob
(side opposite of the Emergency Key) against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
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To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push the interior door unlock button on the door panel.
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors and the liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of
the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked by key fob, and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if
equipped, the security alarm will arm. To change the
current setting, refer to ⬙Uconnect Settings⬙ in ⬙Multimedia⬙
for further information.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will be activated.
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1st Push Of Key Fob Unlock Button
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the
driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer
to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
located in “Multimedia” for further programmable information.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors”
in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again automatically
if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, otherwise the doors will stay locked.
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further information.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and pull the emergency key out with your other
hand.
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2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of the emergency key, a #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin and
gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make
sure not to damage the seal during removal.
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Emergency Key Removal
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
Emergency Key Removal
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Separating Case With A Coin Key Fob Battery Replacement
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over
(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar and replace the
battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on
the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.
4.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.
Request For Additional Key Fobs
NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle
electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• Always remember to place the ignition in the OFF
mode.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank
key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one
that has never been programmed.
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NOTE:
• When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
• Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to match the
vehicle locks.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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IGNITION SWITCH
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has several operating
modes that are labeled and will illuminate when in position. These modes are OFF, ACC, RUN, and START.
NOTE: If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead
battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition
switch.
START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the following
modes:
OFF
• The engine is stopped.
• Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm, etc.)
are still available.
ACC
• Engine is not started.
• Some electrical devices are available.
RUN
• Driving position.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• The engine will start.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
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WARNING!
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterN-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
(Continued)
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE: Refer to ⬙Starting The Engine,⬙ in ⬙Starting And
Operating⬙ for further information.
Vehicle On Message
When opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in
RUN (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to place the ignition in the OFF position. In addition to
the chime, the message will display “Ignition Or Accessory
On” in the cluster.
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NOTE: The power window switches and power sunroof (if
equipped) will remain active up to ten minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete
stop, then shift the automatic transmission into
PARK, apply the parking brake, place the engine in
the OFF position, remove the key fob from the
vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterN-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
328 ft (100 m).
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