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How to Activate and Deactivate the Handbrake on a Jeep Grand Cherokee MK4?

Model: Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2, MK 4 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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In this video, see how to activate and deactivate the handbrake on a Jeep Grand Cherokee MK4: ensure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in "P". Now, press the brake pedal fully and lift the handbrake button located on the centre console. A green LED will illuminate on the button, and the red "brake" warning light will appear on the dashboard.

To deactivate it, perform the opposite operation: press the brake pedal fully, then press the handbrake button (the green LED will turn off), and simultaneously, the "brake" warning on the dashboard will also turn off.


Updated on 10 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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