jump start JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2006 WK / 3.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flashers.................328

If Your Engine Overheats.................329

Jacking And Tire Changing................330
▫Jack Location........................330
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................331
▫Spare Tire Removal....................332
▫Preparations For Jacking................332▫Jacking Instructions....................333

Jump Starting Procedure..................336

Emergency Tow Hooks—If Equipped........338

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................339
▫2WD Models Only....................339
▫4WD Models Only....................339
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NOTE:Tire should be stowed with the“beauty”side
up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratching
or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the
tire until you hear the winch“ratchet”three times.
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.
12. Reinstall the plastic plug into the floor of the cargo
area.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Check the charge indicator on the battery. If the
indicator is light or yellow, replace the battery.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
unintended electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the transmission in P (Park), and turn the ignition
to OFF for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
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5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then connect the other end to
a non-paint metal surface on the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good
contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
NOTE:To start the vehicle following connection of a
booster battery, the Security Alarm System must first be
disabled by cycling a front door key cylinder or by using
the keyless entry transmitter.WARNING!
Jump starting can be dangerous. To avoid personal
injury or damage to electrical components in vehicle,
observe the following warnings:
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn
or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to contact
your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don’t lean over a battery
when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of
water.
•Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12–volt system, i.e., do
not use a 24–volt power source.
•Never attempt to jump start a discharged battery that
is frozen, because it could rupture or explode during
jump starting.
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•Be sure your vehicle is not touching the jump start
vehicle.
•Observe all Battery Warnings in Section 7 of this
manual, while jump starting your vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and, once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS—IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, there will be
one in the rear and two mounted on the front of the
vehicle. The rear hook will be located on the driver’s side
of the vehicle.
NOTE:For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use
both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of
damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle.
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Daytime Running Lights................... 125
Dealer Service.......................... 350
Defroster, Rear Window................... 234
Defroster, Windshield................70,235,242
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 347
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 126
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 372
Oil (Engine).......................... 351
Power Steering........................ 360
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 339
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 354
Used Engine Fluids..................... 354
Door Locks............................. 16
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 152
Doors................................. 16
Drive Belts............................ 354Driving............................... 273
Off-Pavement......................... 274
Off-Road............................ 274
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 225
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 162
Electronic Brake Control System............. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 148
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 135
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 186
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . 184,187
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 261
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 328
Jacking............................. 330
Jump Starting......................... 336
Tow Hooks.......................... 338
Emission Control System Maintenance......348,396
INDEX 427
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Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Block Heater......................... 253
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Compartment......................... 345
Cooling............................. 364
Exhaust Gas Caution..................69,305
Fails to Start.......................... 252
Flooded, Starting...................... 252
Fuel Requirements..................302,392
Jump Starting......................... 336
Oil ..............................351,392
Oil Change Interval.................... 351
Oil Disposal.......................... 354
Oil Filter............................ 354
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 354
Oil Selection.......................... 392
Overheating.......................... 329
Starting............................. 251Temperature Gauge..................... 184
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 353
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 353
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 55
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 16
Event Data Recorder...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution...................69,305
Exhaust System......................... 363
Exterior Finish Care...................... 376
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Engine Oil........................... 354
Finish Care............................ 376
Flashers.............................. 328
Hazard Warning....................... 328
Turn Signal.....................180,388,390
Flipper Glass, Liftgate..................... 26
Flooded Engine Starting................... 252
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Integrated Power Module.................. 384
Interior Appearance Care.................. 378
Interior Fuses.......................... 380
Interior Lighting........................ 120
Interior Lights.......................120,124
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 128
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 330
Jack Operation.......................330,333
Jacking Instructions...................... 333
Jump Starting.......................... 336
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....62,64
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 302
Leaks, Fluid............................ 71
Life of Tires............................ 292
Liftgate................................ 26
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 26
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 170
Lights..............................70,120
Airbag............................56,181
Alarm............................... 70
Anti-Lock........................... 181
Automatic Headlights................... 122
Back-Up............................. 390
Battery Saver......................... 122
Brake Assist Warning.................140,185
Brake Warning........................ 180
Bulb Replacement...................... 387
INDEX 431
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Snow Plow............................ 325
Spare Tire............................. 331
Spark Plugs............................ 355
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 302
Oil ................................ 352
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 148
Speedometer........................... 180
Starting............................... 251
Automatic Transmission................. 251
Cold Weather......................252,253
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 336
Engine Block Heater.................... 253
Engine Fails to Start.................... 252
Steering
Power...........................272,360
Wheel, Tilt........................... 130
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 230Storage............................... 385
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 165
Storage Bin............................ 165
Storage Compartment, Center Seat............ 113
Storage, Vehicle......................245,385
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 385
Sun Roof.............................. 159
Sun Visor Extension....................... 83
Sunglasses Storage....................... 152
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 41
Tachometer............................ 182
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 184
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 62
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo................... 167
Tilt Steering Column..................... 130
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 126
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 283
438 INDEX