Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2009 year). Instruction

Radio FM
To switch to the FM band say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In
this mode, you may say the following commands:

• “Frequency” (to change the frequency)
• “Next Station” (to select the next station)
• “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Satellite Radio
To switch to satellite radio mode say “Sat” or “Satellite
Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com-
mands:

• “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its

spoken number)

• “Next Channel” (to select the next channel)

• “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel)
• “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels)
• “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel)
• “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

Disc
To switch to the disc mode say “Disc”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

• “Track” (#) (to change the track)
• “Next Track” (to play the next track)
• “Previous Track” (to play the previous track)
• “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

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Memo
To switch to the voice recorder mode say “Memo”. In this
mode, you may say the following commands:

• “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the

recording you may press the VR hard-key to stop
recording. You proceed by saying one of the following
commands:

− “Save” (to save the memo)

− “Continue” (to continue recording)

− “Delete” (to delete the recording)

• “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos)

— During the playback you may press the VR hard-
key to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one
of the following commands:

− “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)

− “Next” (to play the next memo)

− “Previous” (to play the previous memo)

− “Delete” (to delete a memo)

• “Delete All” (to delete all memos)

System Setup
To switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, you
may say the following commands:

• “Language English”
• “Language French”
• “Language Spanish”
• “Tutorial”
• “Voice Training”

NOTE:

Keep in mind that you have to press the VR

hard-key first and wait for the beep before speaking the
“Barge In” commands.

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Voice Training

For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-
nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect

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system Voice Training feature may be used.

1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System Setup” and once
you are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will
train your own voice to the system and will improve
recognition.

2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the
UConnect

威 System. For best results, the Voice Training

session should be completed when the vehicle is parked,
engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new
user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

SEATS

Front Manual Seat Adjustment

Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment
bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near
the floor. Position the seat and be sure the latch engages
fully.

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.

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Front Seat Adjustment — Recline

To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever
at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the
lever, lean forward, and release the lever.

WARNING!

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the re-
cliner only when the vehicle is parked.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment

The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located
on the right side of the driver’s seat (all models) and on
the left side of the passenger’s seat (if equipped). Moving
the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or de-
creases the lumbar support.

Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat

The driver’s power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. The
bottom switch controls up/down, forward/rearward,
and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback
recline adjustment.

Manual Lumbar Control

Power Seat Switches

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Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped

The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on
the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim.
The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust-
ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust-
ment.

NOTE:

The four-way seat does not have an up/down

adjustment.

Head Restraints

Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable head
restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as
High as practical. The head restraints have a locking
button which must be pushed in to lower the head
restraint to all positions. The restraints may be raised
without pushing in the button.

Adjustable Head Restraints

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Front Heated Seats — If Equipped

The front driver and passenger seats are heated. The
controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air
conditioning controls). The heaters provide the same
average heat level for both cushion and back. After
turning ON the ignition, you can choose from High, Low,
or Off heat settings. Amber LEDs on the side of each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs are
illuminated for High, one for Low, and none for Off.

Press the switch once to select the High setting.
Press the switch a second time, to select the
Low setting. Press the switch a third time to
turn the heating elements Off.

the system will automatically switch to Low after 30 min-
utes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of
illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating
the change. The Low setting will turn Off automatically
after 30 minutes.

NOTE:

Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt

within two to five minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at Low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates

against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid
heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten-
tial seat overheating, ALWAYS ensure that the seat
heater is in the Off position (amber lights indicate
High/Low/Off) before placing any of the seats into
a folded flat position (if equipped).

Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped

On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats
closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.

Press the switch once to select the High setting.
Press the switch a second time, to select the
Low setting. Press the switch a third time to
turn the heating elements Off.

Rear Heated Seat Switches

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When the High setting is selected, the heater will provide
a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of
operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal
High-temperature level. If the High setting is selected,
the system will automatically switch to Low after 30 min-
utes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of
illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating
the change. The Low setting will turn Off automatically
after 30 minutes.

NOTE:

Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt

within two to five minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates

against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid
heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten-
tial seat overheating, always ensure that the seat
heater is in the Off position (amber lights indicate
High/Low/Off) before placing any of the seats into
a folded flat position (if equipped).

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60/40 Split Rear Seat

To Lower Rear Seat
Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for
extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating
room.

NOTE:

Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and

positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to
fold down easily.

1. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle)
to release.

Rear Seat Release

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NOTE: Do not fold the rear seat down with the center
seat belt buckled.

2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.

To Raise Rear Seat
Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer-
ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully
locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its
proper position.

WARNING!

The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in an accident. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.

Folding Rear Seat

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Storage — Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped)
The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage
armrest.

Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the
storage bin.

DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED

Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote

Rear Seat Armrest

Armrest Storage Bin

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Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro-
grammed to recall the same positions when the UN-
LOCK button is pressed.

Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One
or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory

position. The memory system can accommodate up to
four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the
two memory positions.

Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to Memory

NOTE:

Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered

button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings
for that button and store a new one.

1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.

2. Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you
are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2
if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The system
will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system to
complete the memory recall before continuing to Step 3.

3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s sideview
mirror to the desired positions.

Driver Memory Switches

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4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired
positions.

5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up
to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set).

6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and
remove the key.

7. Press and release the S (SET) button located on the
driver’s door.

8. Within five seconds, press and release memory button
1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be
performed within five seconds if you desire to also use a
RKE transmitter to recall memory positions.

9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE
transmitters.

10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.

11. Select

⬙Remote Linked to Memory⬙ in the Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter

⬙Yes⬙. Refer

to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
Customer-Programmable Features” in Section 4 for more
information.

12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory
position, using the other numbered memory button, or to
link another RKE transmitter to memory.

Memory Position Recall

NOTE:

The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory

positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in PARK, a message will be displayed in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
memory button number 1 on the driver’s door, or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 1.

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To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
memory button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 2.

A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory
buttons on the drivers door during a recall (S, 1, or 2).
When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s
mirror, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of one
second will occur before another recall can be selected.

To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and
remove the key.

2. Press and release memory button number 1. The
system will recall any memory settings stored in position
1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall
before continuing to Step 3.

3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located
on the driver’s door.

4. Within five seconds, press and release memory button
1 on the driver’s door.

5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter.

To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either
memory position, repeat steps 1 through 5 for each RKE
transmitter.

NOTE:

Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked

to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time.
Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under

⬙Electronic

Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-
Programmable

Features

⬙ in Section 4 for more

information.

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Easy Entry/Exit Seat

This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.

There are two possible Easy Entry/Exit adjustments
available:

• The seat cushion will move rearward approximately

2.5 in (60 mm), if the starting position of the seat is
greater than or equal to 2.67 in (68 mm) forward of the
rear seat stop when the key is removed from the
ignition switch. The seat will then move forward
approximately 2.5 in (60 mm) when the key is placed
into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position.

• The seat will move to the position located 0.3 in

(8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position
is between 0.9 to 2.67 in (23 to 68 mm) forward of the
rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition
switch. The seat will move forward to the memory/

driving position when the key is placed into the
ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward
the ACC/ON position.

The Easy Entry/Exit feature will be automatically dis-
abled if the seat is already positioned closer than 0.9 in
(23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there
is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy
Exit/Entry.

Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry/Exit position.

NOTE:

The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled

when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy
Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to

⬙Electronic Vehicle

Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable
Features

⬙ in Section 4 for more information.

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