Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2018 year). Manual — part 5

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse provides automatic outside
mirror positioning which will aid the driver’s view of the
ground rearward of the front doors. Outside mirrors will
move slightly downward from the present position when
the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. Outside mirrors will
then return to the original position when the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE position. Each stored memory seat
setting will have an associated Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
position.

NOTE:

The Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse feature is not

turned on when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Side
Mirrors In Reverse feature can be turned on and off using
the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the
visors.

Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on
automatically.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Headlight Switch

The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The headlight
switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights, and fog lights
(if equipped).

To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is
on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate

light and instrument panel lights are also turned on. To
turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back to
the O (off) position.

NOTE:
• Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and fog

light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less sus-
ceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic is not
as scratch resistant as glass and therefore different lens
cleaning procedures must be followed.

• To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and

reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution
followed by rinsing.

CAUTION!

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the
lenses.

Headlight Switch

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Multifunction Lever

The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

The Daytime Running Lights (bright intensity) come on
whenever the engine is running, and the transmission is
not in the PARK position. The lights will remain on until
the ignition is switched to the OFF or ACC position or the
parking brake is engaged.

The headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime
driving.

High/Low Beam Switch

Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument panel
to switch the headlights to high beams. Pulling the multi-
function back toward the steering wheel will turn the low
beams back on, or shut the high beams off.

Automatic High Beam — If Equipped

The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system
provides increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital camera
mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera de-
tects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from
high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is
out of view.

NOTE:
• The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be

turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.

• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights

of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film,
and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens
will cause the system to function improperly.

Multifunction Lever

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If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Headlamp
Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.

Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.

Automatic Headlights — If Equipped

This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch to the A (auto) position.

When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is also
on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90
seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the
headlight switch out of the A (auto) position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the headlights

will turn on in the Automatic Mode.

Parking Lights And Panel Lights

To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel
lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To turn

off the parking lights, rotate the headlight switch back to
the O (off) position.

Headlights On Automatically With Wipers

If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it
also has this customer-programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on. This feature is programmable through the
Uconnect system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.

If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper
System” and it is activated, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles
within approximately one minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers And Washers” in this
section for further information.

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NOTE:

When your headlights come on during the day-

time, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim to
the lower nighttime intensity.

Headlight Delay

To aid in your exit, your vehicle is equipped with a
headlight delay that will leave the headlights on for
approximately up to 90 seconds. This delay is initiated
when the ignition is turned OFF while the headlight switch
is on, and then the headlight switch is cycled off. Headlight
delay can be cancelled by either turning the headlight
switch on then off, or by turning the ignition ON.

NOTE:
• This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect

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

• The headlight delay feature is automatically activated if

the customer leaves the headlight switch is in the A
(auto) position when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position.

Lights-On Reminder

If the headlights, parking lights or cargo lights are left on
after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when
the driver’s door is opened.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

The fog lights are turned on by rotating the headlight
switch to the parking light or headlight position and
pushing in the headlight rotary control.

The fog lights will operate only when the parking lights are
on or when the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An

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indicator light located in the instrument cluster will illu-
minate when the fog lights are on. The fog lights will turn
off when the switch is pushed a second time, when the
headlight switch is rotated to the off position, or the high
beam is selected.

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper
operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.

NOTE:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or

there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defec-
tive.

Lane Change Assist — If Equipped

Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times then automatically turn off.

Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights
Only

This feature prevents the headlights from interfering with
the vision of oncoming drivers. Headlight leveling auto-
matically adjusts the height of the headlight beam in
reaction to changes in vehicle pitch.

Battery Saver

To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding
is provided for both the interior and exterior lights.

If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes
or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome
on position for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automati-
cally turn off.

NOTE:

Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is

ON.

If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF,
the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight
minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for
eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights
will automatically turn off.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened or when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the right side of the headlight switch) is rotated
to its farthest upward position. If your vehicle is equipped
with remote keyless entry and the unlock button is pushed
on the key fob, the courtesy and dome lights will turn on.
When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating
the dimmer control all the way down, to the last (off)
detent, will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is
also known as the “Party” mode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.

Courtesy Lights

The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top
corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a
second time.

Courtesy Lights

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Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped

The front map/reading lights are mounted in the overhead
console.

Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either
side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time
visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second
time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry key fob is pushed.

Front Map/Reading Lights

Front Map/Reading Light Switches

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Ambient Light — If Equipped

The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light
feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibility
of the floor and center console area.

Dimmer Controls

The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be
regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or
down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can
supplement the brightness of the instrument cluster dis-
play, radio and overhead console by rotating the control to
its farthest position up until you hear a click. This feature
is termed the “Parade” mode and is useful when head-
lights are required during the day.

Ambient Light

Dimmer Control

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the
multifunction lever on the left side of the steering column.
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located
on the end of the lever. For information on the rear
wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in
this section.

Windshield Wiper Operation

Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent
positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low
wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper
operation.

CAUTION!

Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the
windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park”

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Multifunction Lever

Windshield Wiper Operation

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CAUTION! (Continued)

position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off,
and the blades cannot return to the “park” position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Intermittent Wiper System

Use one of the four intermittent wiper settings when
weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable delay between cycles, desirable. At driving speeds
above 10 mph (16 km/h), the delay can be regulated from
a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles
(first detent), to a cycle every one second (fourth detent).

NOTE:

If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph

(16 km/h), delay times will be doubled.

Intermittent Wiper Operation

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Windshield Washer Operation

To use the washer, push on the end of the lever (toward the
steering wheel) and hold while spray is desired. If the lever
is pushed while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will
turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of
the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent
interval previously selected.

If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the
off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the wind-
shield during freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before and during windshield
washer use.

Mist

Use the Mist feature when weather conditions make occa-
sional usage of the wipers necessary. Rotate the end of the
lever downward to the MIST position and release for a
single wiping cycle.

Windshield Washer Operation

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NOTE:

The Mist feature does not activate the washer

pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.

Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped

This feature senses rain or snowfall on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The
feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of four settings to
activate this feature.

The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position one is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position four is the most sensi-
tive. Setting three should be used for normal rain condi-
tions. Settings one and two can be used if the driver desires
less wiper sensitivity. Setting four can be used if the driver
desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the OFF
position when not using the system.

NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the

wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.

• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly

when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.

• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone

may reduce Rain Sensing performance.

• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using

the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.

Mist Control

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The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first

turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not operate
until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the outside temperature is
greater than 32°F (0°C).

• Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the igni-

tion is ON, and the automatic transmission is in the
NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is
moved out of the NEUTRAL position.

Remote Start Mode Inhibit

— On vehicles equipped with

Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not
operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode.
Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the RUN position, rain sensing wiper
operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other
inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) exist.

Rear Window Wiper/Washer

The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the multi-
function lever on the left side of the steering column. The
rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located
at the middle of the lever.

Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the
first detent for intermittent operation and to the

second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.

Rotating the center portion upward once more will
activate the washer pump which will continue to

operate as long as the switch is held. Upon release of the

Rear Wiper/Washer Control

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switch, the wipers will resume the continuous rear wiper
operation. When this rotary control is in the OFF position,
rotating it downward will activate the rear washer pump
which will continue to operate as long as the switch is held.
Once the switch is released it will return to the OFF
position and the wipers will cycle several times before
returning to the parked position.

NOTE:

As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the

switch is held for more than 20 seconds. Once the switch is
released the pump will resume normal operation.

If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “park”
position.

HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED

The multifunction lever operates the headlight washers
when the ignition switch is in the ON position and the
headlights are turned on. The multifunction lever is located
on the left side of the steering column.

To use the headlight washers, push the multifunction lever
inward (toward the steering column) and release it. The
headlight washers will spray a timed high-pressure spray
of washer fluid onto each headlight lens. In addition, the
windshield washers will spray the windshield and the
windshield wipers will cycle.

NOTE:

After turning the ignition switch and headlights

ON, the headlight washers will operate on the first spray of
the windshield washer and then every eleventh spray after
that.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS

Automatic Climate Controls Overview

The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating

throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel below the radio.

Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Automatic Climate Controls

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