Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2018 year). Manual — part 6

Control Descriptions

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MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on.
Performing this function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode
and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The indicator illuminates when A/C is on.

Recirculation Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to change
the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when
outside conditions, such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can
be used in all modes except for Defrost. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturb-
ing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside
air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended. The
A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
AUTO Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and
amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and auto-
matic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” for more information.

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Front Defrost Button
The Front Defrost button changes the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illu-
minates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist out-
lets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
When toggling the front defrost mode button, the climate system will return to previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
The Rear Defrost Control button turns on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ten minutes.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button
on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow
button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings. Push the blue button on the face-
plate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on
the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.

SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indica-
tor is illuminated when this feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the passenger tem-
perature setting with the driver temperature setting. Changing the passenger’s temperature set-
ting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.

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Faceplate Knob

Touchscreen But-

tons

Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There
are seven blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control
knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.

• Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from

the lowest blower setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob
counterclockwise.

• Touchscreen: Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower

icon to increase the blower setting. The blower can also be selected by pressing the blower
bar area between the icons.

Panel Mode

Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.

Bi-Level Mode

Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.

NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel out-
lets and warmer air from the floor outlets.

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Floor Mode

Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.

Mix Mode

Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.

Climate Control OFF Button
This button turns the Climate Control System off.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:

• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window.

Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating ele-
ments. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with
warm water.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive

window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.

• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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Climate Control Functions

A/C (Air Conditioning)

The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to
manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning sys-
tem. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the outlets into the
cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C button to
turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the
blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to select
only Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.

NOTE:
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,

select Defrost mode, and increase blower speed if
needed.

• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than

expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (located
in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt or
insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from the front of
the radiator and through the condenser.

MAX A/C

MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling perfor-
mance.

Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The button illuminates when MAX A/C is
on.

In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be
adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings
will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the selected
setting and MAX A/C to exit.

Recirculation

When outside air contains smoke, odors, or high humidity,
or if rapid cooling is desired, you may wish to recirculate
interior air by pressing the Recirculation control button.
The Recirculation indicator will illuminate when this but-
ton is selected. Press the button a second time to turn off
the Recirculation mode and allow outside air into the
vehicle.

NOTE:

In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may

lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation fea-
ture may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed
out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the
inside of the windshield.

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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped

Automatic Operation

1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or the AUTO

button on the touchscreen on the Automatic Tempera-
ture Control (ATC) Panel.

2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system

to maintain by adjusting the driver and passenger
temperature control buttons. Once the desired tempera-
ture is displayed, the system will achieve and automati-
cally maintain that comfort level.

3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is

not necessary to change the settings. You will experience
the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.

NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for

cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts
the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.

• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units

by selecting the US/Metric customer-programmable fea-
ture. Refer to the “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.

To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic
mode during cold start-ups, the blower fan will remain on
low until the engine warms up. The blower will increase in
speed and transition into Auto mode.

Manual Operation Override

This system offers a full complement of manual override
features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will
be turned off when the system is being used in the manual
mode.

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Operating Tips

NOTE:

Refer to the chart at the end of this section for

suggested control settings for various weather conditions.

Summer Operation

The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion
protection and to protect against engine overheating. OAT
coolant (conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.

Winter Operation

To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor-
mance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning
properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recirculation mode
during Winter months is not recommended, because it may
cause window fogging.

Vacation/Storage

Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e.,
vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure adequate system
lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor dam-
age when the system is started again.

Window Fogging

Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy,
and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select De-
frost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed. Do
not use the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.

Outside Air Intake

Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions, such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.

Cabin Air Filter

The climate control system filters out dust and pollen from
the air. Contact an authorized dealer to service your cabin
air filter, and to have it replaced when needed.

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Operating Tips Chart

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WINDOWS

Power Window Controls

The window controls on the driver’s door control all the
door windows.

There are single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.
The window controls will operate only when the ignition is
in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect, the

power window switches will remain active for up to 10
minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time
is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. 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 Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the win-
dows while operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

Auto-Down Feature

The driver door power window switch and the passenger
door power window switches have an Auto-Down feature.
Push the window switch down, for a short period of time,
and release and the window will go down automatically.

Power Window Switches

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To open the window part way, push the window switch
down briefly and release it when you want the window to
stop.

To stop the window from going all the way down during
the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.

Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection

Lift the window switch up, for a short period of time, and
release and the window will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.

To close the window part way, lift the window switch
briefly and release it when you want the window to stop.

NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-

closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down.
Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again
to close the window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger

the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto-
closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly and hold
to close the window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear
your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the
window path before closing.

Reset Auto-Up

Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window com-

pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down firmly to open the

window completely and continue to hold the switch
down for an additional two seconds after the window is
fully open.

Window Lockout Switch

The window lockout switch on the driver’s door trim panel
allows you to disable the window controls on the rear
passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push and
release the window lockout button (the indicator light on
the button with turn on). To enable the window controls,

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push and release the window lockout button again (the
indicator light on the button will turn back off).

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows together

to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.

COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE
— IF EQUIPPED

The CommandView sunroof switch is located to the left
between the sun visors on the overhead console.

The power shade switch is located to the right between the
sun visors on the overhead console.

Window Lockout Switch

CommandView Sunroof And Power Shade Switches

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WARNING!

• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown

from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
also properly secured.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.

Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. In-
jury may result.

Opening Sunroof

The sunroof has two programmed automatic stops for the
sunroof open position; a comfort stop position and a full
open position. The comfort stop position has been opti-
mized to minimize wind buffeting.

Express

Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof will open automatically to the comfort
stop position. Push the switch rearward and release it
again, the sunroof will open to the full open position and
automatically stop. This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.

Manual Mode

To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward.
The sunroof will stop automatically at the comfort stop
position. Push and hold the switch rearward again, the
sunroof will open to the full open position and automati-
cally stop. Any release of the switch will stop the move-
ment. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.

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NOTE:

If the sunshade is in the closed position when

Express or Manual Open operation is initiated the sun-
shade will automatically open to the half open position
prior to the sunroof opening.

Closing Sunroof

Express Mode

Push the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any
position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically.
This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close opera-
tion, any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof.

Manual Mode

To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch in the
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop the
movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed
condition until the sunroof switch is pushed again.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and

can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.

Opening Power Shade

Express

Push the shade switch rearward and release it within
one-half second and the shade will automatically open to
the halfway position and stop automatically. Push the
switch a second time from the halfway position and the
shade will automatically open to the full open position and
stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any movement of the shade
switch will stop the shade.

Manual Mode

To open the shade, push and hold the switch rearward. The
shade will open and stop automatically at the half-open
position. Push and hold the shade switch rearward again
and the shade will open automatically to the full-open
position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement
and the shade will remain in a partially opened condition
until the switch is pushed again.

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Closing Power Shade

Express

Push the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the shade will close automatically from any
position. If the sunroof is completely closed the shade will
close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express
Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of
the switch will stop the shade.

NOTE:

If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to the

half-open position. Pushing the shade close button again
will automatically close both the sunroof and shade com-
pletely.

Manual

To close the shade, push and hold the switch in the forward
position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement
and the shade will remain in a partially closed condition
until the switch is pushed again.

Pinch Protect Feature

This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the
sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction

in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this oc-
curs.

NOTE:

If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in

Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Protect will disable and the
sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.

Venting Sunroof — Express

Push and release the

⬙Vent⬙ button within one-half second

and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of
sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

NOTE:

If the sunshade is in the closed position when the

vent switch is pushed, the sunshade will automatically
cycle to the halfway open position prior to the sunroof
opening to the Vent position.

Sunroof Maintenance

Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the
glass panel.

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Ignition Off Operation

NOTE:
• The power sunroof switch can remain active in Acces-

sory Delay for up to approximately ten minutes after the
vehicle’s ignition is placed to the OFF position. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature.

• This feature is programmable using the Uconnect Sys-

tem. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.

HOOD

To Open The Hood

To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel

and in front of the driver’s door.

Hood Release

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2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and

lift the hood.

To Close The Hood

1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other

hand remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert
it into the locking tab.

2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from

the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

LIFTGATE

Opening

The liftgate can be opened from inside the vehicle using the
power liftgate button on the overhead console, using the
key fob outside of the vehicle or the electronic liftgate
release.

Safety Latch Location

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