Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2018 year). Instruction — part 7

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate may be released in several ways:
• Key fob
• Outside handle
• Button on overhead console
The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry key
fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic
liftgate release to open with one fluid motion. Push the
button on the key fob twice within five seconds to release
the liftgate.

NOTE:

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in

the instrument cluster display, all doors will unlock when
you push the electronic release on the liftgate. If

⬙Unlock

Driver Door 1st Press

⬙ is programmed in Uconnect, only

the liftgate will unlock when you push the electronic
release on the liftgate. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.

NOTE:

Use the power door lock switch on either front

door trim panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the
liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the
driver’s door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the
liftgate.

Passive Entry/Lock Button Location

1 — Electronic Liftgate Release

2 — Lock Button Location

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WARNING!

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passen-
gers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate
closed when you are operating the vehicle.

Closing

Grasp the liftgate closing handle and initiate lowering the
liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate takes over the
closing effort.

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
lock button located to the right of the outside handle
release will lock the vehicle.

NOTE:

The liftgate unlock feature is built into the elec-

tronic liftgate release.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may also be opened or closed by
pushing the liftgate button located on the front overhead
console. If the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate can be
closed by pushing the liftgate button located on the left rear

trim panel, near the liftgate opening. If the liftgate is in
motion, pushing the liftgate button located on the left rear
trim panel will reverse the liftgate.

When the liftgate button on the key fob is pushed two
times, the turn signals will flash to signal that the liftgate is
opening or closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in
the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime will be
audible. Refer to

⬙Uconnect Settings⬙ in ⬙Multimedia” for

further information.

NOTE:
• In the event of a power malfunction to the liftgate, an

emergency liftgate latch release can be used to open the
liftgate. The emergency liftgate latch release can be accessed
through a snap-in cover located on the liftgate trim panel.

• If liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, the

liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset power
liftgate functionality.

WARNING!

During power operation, personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is
clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched
before driving away.

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NOTE:
• The power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle

is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 MPH (0 km/h).

• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures

below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures above 150° F (65°
C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from
the liftgate before pushing any of the power liftgate
switches.

• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is

closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically re-
verse to the closed or open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.

• There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the

liftgate. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will
cause the liftgate to return to the open position.

• If the liftgate is not fully open, push the liftgate button

on the key fob twice to operate the liftgate.

• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the

power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the
full open position.

• If the electronic liftgate release is pushed while the

power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disen-
gage to allow manual operation.

• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions

within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and the liftgate must be opened or closed manually.

WARNING!

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous

exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,

make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do
not use the recirculation mode.

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Cargo Area Features

Cargo Storage Bins

There are up to four removable storage bins located in the
rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either
side of the cargo area.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with a rear subwoofer,

the storage bin on that side will not be available.

Two additional storage bins are located under the load
floor. To access the lower storage bins, raise the load floor
and attach the tether strap (attached to the bottom of the
load floor) to the liftgate opening.

Rear Storage Bin

Tether Strap

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Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped

NOTE:

The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to

secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting or
protect passengers from loose cargo.

To cover the cargo area:

1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the

cargo area.

2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in

the pillar trim cover.

3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in

place.

WARNING!

In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle could
cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and
strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo
cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart-
ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken
from its mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle.

Rear Lower Storage Bins

Rear Cargo Cover

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Rear Cargo Tie-Downs

The rear cargo tie-downs, located on the cargo area floor,
should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is
moving.

WARNING!

• To help protect against personal injury, passengers

should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes

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only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.

• Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child

seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or accident, a hook
could pull loose and allow the child seat to come
loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the
anchors provided for child seat tethers.

The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
• Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits

described on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar.

• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put

heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.

• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear

axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.

• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of

the seatback. This could impair visibility or become
a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or accident.

Rear Cargo Tie-Downs

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that
operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink
unit is powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.

The HomeLink buttons, located on the overhead console,
designate the three different HomeLink channels. The
HomeLink indicator is located above the center button.

NOTE:

HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security

Alarm is active.

Before You Begin Programming HomeLink

Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.

For more efficient programming and accurate transmission
of the radio-frequency signal it is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink system.

To erase the channels, place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position, and push and hold the two outside HomeLink
buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the orange
indicator flashes.

NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when

programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase
channels when programming additional buttons.

• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please

call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

HomeLink Buttons/Overhead Console

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Programming A Rolling Code

For programming garage door openers that were manufac-
tured after 1995. These garage door openers can be identi-
fied by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where
the hanging antenna is attached to the garage door opener.

NOTE:

It is NOT the button that is normally used to open

and close the door. The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer.

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you push and hold the hand-held trans-
mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and
then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency
signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both
buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to
rapid.

5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate

the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. This can usually
be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to
the garage door opener/device motor. Firmly push and
release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button. On some
garage door openers/devices there may be a light that
blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the
LEARN/TRAIN mode.

NOTE:

You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next

step after the LEARN button has been pushed.

Training The Garage Door Opener

1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button

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6. Return to the vehicle and push the programmed

HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two
seconds each time). If the garage door opener/device
activates, programming is complete.

NOTE:

If the garage door opener/device does not activate,

push the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete
the training.

To program the remaining two HomeLink buttons, repeat
each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the
channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Rolling
Code)

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.

3. Without releasing the button proceed with “Program-

ming A Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remaining
steps.

⬙

Programming A Non-Rolling Code

For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured
before 1995.

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Press and hold the HomeLink button you want to

program while you press and hold the hand-held trans-
mitter button.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator

light. The HomeLink indicator will flash slowly and
then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency
signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both
buttons after the indicator light changes from slow to
rapid.

5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-
vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.

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• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Non-
Rolling Code)

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Program-

ming A Non-Rolling Code” step 2 and follow all remain-
ing steps.

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming

For programming transmitters in Canada/United States
that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after
several seconds of transmission.

Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals
to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission –
which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up

the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in
the same manner.

It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling
process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door
or gate motor.

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm)

away from the HomeLink button you wish to program
while keeping the HomeLink indicator light in view.

3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button, while

you press and release (“cycle”) your hand-held trans-
mitter every two seconds until HomeLink has success-
fully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light
will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained.

4. Watch for the HomeLink indicator to change flash rates.

When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30
seconds or longer in rare cases. The garage door may
open and close while you are programming.

5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button and

observe the indicator light.

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NOTE:

• If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming

is complete and the garage door/device should acti-
vate when the HomeLink button is pressed.

• To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons,

repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT
erase the channels.

If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for
programming, plug it back in at this time.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button (Canadian/
Gate Operator)

To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:

1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

2. press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the

indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with “Canadian/

Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and follow all
remaining steps.

Using HomeLink

To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink
button. Activation will now occur for the programmed
device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security
system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). The
hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at
any time.

Security

It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in
your vehicle.

To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the orange indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the
Vehicle Security Alarm is active.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here
are some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand-

held transmitter.

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• Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to

complete the training for a Rolling Code.

• Did you unplug the device for programming and re-

member to plug it back in?

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call
toll-free

1-800-355-3515

or,

on

the

Internet

at

HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

WARNING!

• Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger-

ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause
serious injury or death.

• Your motorized door or gate will open and close

while you are programming the universal trans-
ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people, pets
or other objects are in the path of the door or gate.
Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by
Federal safety standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not

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use a garage door opener without these safety fea-
tures. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet
at HomeLink.com for safety information or assis-
tance.

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 opera-
tion.

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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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Storage

Glove Compartment

The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel.

To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle.

Glove Compartment

Opened Glove Compartment

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Door Storage

Large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy
access.

Console Features

The center console contains both an upper and a lower
storage area.

Door Panel Storage

Storage Compartment

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To open the upper storage compartment, pull upward on
the small latch located on the lid.

Lift upward on the larger of the latches to access the lower
storage compartment.

Storage Compartment Latches

Lower Storage Compartment

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Your vehicle may have an optional CD or DVD player
located in the center console.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli-
sion.

Overhead Console

The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights
and storage for sunglasses. Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink), power liftgate and power sunroof switches
may also be included, if equipped.

Lower Storage Compartment CD/DVD Player — If

Equipped

Overhead Console

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