JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2008 WK / 3.G Manual PDF

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors...............................77
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................77
NAutomatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped....78
NOutside Mirrors.......................78
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........79
NDriver's And Front Passenger Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped....79
NPower Remote Control Mirrors Ð
If Equipped..........................79NHeated Remote Control Mirrors Ð
If Equipped..........................80
NLighted Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped.......80
mHands±Free Communication (UConnectŸ) Ð
If Equipped............................81
NOperation............................83
NPhone Call Features....................90
NUConnectŸ System Features..............93
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity.............98
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NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnectŸ System....................100
NGeneral Information...................108
mSeats................................108
NFront Manual Seat Adjustment............108
NFront Seat Adjustment Ð Recline..........108
NManual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......110
N8 - Way Driver's Power Seat..............110
N4 - Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð
If Equipped.........................111
NHead Restraints......................111
NFront Heated SeatsÐIf Equipped..........111
NRear Heated Seats Ð If Equipped..........113
N60/40 Split Rear Seat...................115mDriver Memory Seat Ð If Equipped.........118
NSetting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To
Memory............................118
NMemory Position Recall.................120
NTo Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 120
NEasy Entry/Exit Seat...................121
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............122
mLights...............................123
NMulti-Function Control Lever.............123
NBattery Saver FeatureÐExterior/Interior
Lights.............................124
NHeadlights And Parking Lights...........124
NAutomatic Headlight System Ð If Equipped . . 124
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NSmartBeams Ð If Equipped..............125
NInstrument Panel And Interior Lights.......126
NDaytime Running Lights Ð If Equipped.....127
NAutomatic Headlight Leveling Ð HID
Headlights Only......................127
NLights-On Reminder...................127
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............127
NTurn Signals.........................128
NHigh Beam Switch....................128
NPassing Light........................128
NHeadlight Time Delay..................128
NInterior Lights.......................129
NFront Map/Reading Lights..............129mWindshield Wipers And Washers............129
NMist...............................131
NSpeed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 131
NRain Sensing WipersÐIf Equipped.........131
mTilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........133
mAdjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped...........134
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......135
NElectronic Speed Control Operation........135
NTo Activate..........................136
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............136
NTo Deactivate........................136
NTo Resume Speed.....................137
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NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............137
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............137
mElectronic Brake Control System............138
NABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............138
NTCS (Traction Control System)............139
NBAS (Brake Assist System)...............140
NERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........141
NESP (Electronic Stability Program).........142
NTSC (Trailer Sway Control)..............146
NHSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models With
NV245 Two±Speed Transfer Case Only)......147
NHDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models
With NV245 Two±Speed Transfer Case Only) . . 149NESP/BAS Warning Lamp And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light.......................151
mRear Park Assist SystemÐ If Equipped.......152
NRear Park Assist Sensors................152
NRear Park Assist Warning Display.........153
NEnable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System . . 155
NService The Rear Park Assist System........155
NCleaning The Rear Park Assist System......156
mRear Camera Ð If Equipped...............156
NTurning The Rear Camera On............156
NTurning The Rear Camera Off............157
mOverhead Console......................157
NCourtesy/Reading Lights................158
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NSunglasses Storage....................158
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........158
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............160
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....162
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................163
NReprogramming a Single HomeLinktButton . . 163
NSecurity............................163
NTroubleshooting Tips...................164
NGeneral Information...................164
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............165
NOpening Sunroof - Express..............166
NClosing Sunroof - Express...............166
NPinch Protect Feature...................166NPinch Protect Override.................166
NVenting Sunroof - Express...............166
NSunshade Operation...................167
NWind Buffeting.......................167
NSunroof Maintenance...................167
NIgnition Off Operation..................167
NSunroof Fully Closed...................167
mPower Outlets.........................168
NFront Power Outlet....................168
NRear Power Outlet Ð If Equipped.........168
mPower Inverter Ð If Equipped.............169
mCup Holders..........................171
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mCargo Area Features.....................172
NCargo Light.........................172
NRear Storage Compartment..............172
NRetractable Cargo Area Cover Ð
If Equipped.........................173
NCargo Tie-Down Hooks.................174NCargo Load Floor.....................176
mRear Window Features...................177
NRear Window Wiper/Washer Ð If Equipped . . 177
NRear Window Defroster Ð If Equipped......178
mRoof Luggage Rack Ð If Equipped..........179
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror.
Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can
be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror
to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
windshield).
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Driver's and Front Passenger Outside Automatic
Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with a outside automatic
dimming mirrors, they will operate when the inside
automatic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors
operate off the inside mirror switch and will automati-
cally adjust for annoying headlight glare when the inside
mirror does.
Power Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.
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After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to ªDriver
Memory Seatº in this section for details.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
Lighted Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
To access a lighted vanity mirror, flip down one of the
visors.
Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on
automatically.
Power Mirror Switches
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