open hood JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2008 WK / 3.G Owners Manual

Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the ªRemote Startº
button once.
The parking lamps will remain illuminated to indicate
that the vehicle has remote started and the engine is
running. The lamps will turn off when the ignition is
turned to RUN or the remote start is cancelled.To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
ªUnlockº button on the key fob. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you have 15 minutes to enter the vehicle, insert
the key into the ignition, and move it to the RUN
position. Otherwise, the engine will cancel remote start
and automatically turn off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
²If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
²Any engine warning lamps come on
²The hood is opened
²The hazard switch is pressed
²The transmission is moved out of P (Park).
²The brake pedal is pressed.
Remote Start Button
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27
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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
72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

through the programmable features in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to9Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Ð Customer Pro-
grammable Features9in Section 4 for more information.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, pull the release lever inside your
vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front
of the driver's door.
Then, reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left,
and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Hood Release Handle
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages:
²TURN SIGNAL ON
²PERFORM SERVICE
²KEY NOT PROGRAMMED Ð DAMAGED KEY
²KEY NOT PROGRAMMED Ð INVALID KEY
²KEY NOT PROGRAMMED Ð EXCEEDED KEY PRO-
GRAM LIMIT
²PROGRAMMING ACTIVE Ð NEW KEY PRO-
GRAMMED
²SERVICE SECURITY KEY
²INVALID KEY Ð TRY ALTERNATE KEY
²DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²X DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGATE OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGLASS OPEN (with graphic)
²HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
²HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
²HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
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²HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²HOOD/GATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
²LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
²WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic)
²COOLANT LOW (with graphic)
²OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
²OIL CHANGE RESET
²CHECK GAUGES
²AUTO HIGH BEAMS ON
²AUTO HIGH BEAMS OFF
²PARK ASSIST DISABLED
²SERVICE SUSPENSION
²SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
²TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP
²CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE
²SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM
²4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL
²LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
²WARNING! LIMIT SPEED
²CHECK GASCAP
²ESP OFF
²IOD FUSE OUT
²HILL DESCENT CONTROL
²MEMORY #1 POSITIONS SET
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199
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WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer to
Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this manual.
Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot antifreeze/
coolant or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don't open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check antifreeze/coolant protection every 12 months
(before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable).
If antifreeze/coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
antifreeze/coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser
for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at
the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the
entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the antifreeze/coolant will begin to drain from
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Head Light
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the low or high beam bulb 1/4 turn counter
clockwise to remove from housing.3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the turn signal bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise
to remove from housing.3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Light
1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle.
2. Turn the front fog light bulb 1/4 turn counter clock-
wise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437
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General Information...............20,26,108,336
Glass Cleaning.......................... 425
Glow Plug Light........................ 196
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 352
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 351
GVWR............................... 348
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).............. 81
Hard Drive (HDD)....................... 241
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 370
Head Restraints......................... 111
Head Rests............................ 111
Headlights..........................124,435
Bulb Replacement...................... 436
Cleaning............................ 425
On With Wipers....................... 125
Replacing............................ 436
Heated Mirrors.......................... 80
Heated Seats........................ 111,113Heater, Engine Block..................... 283
High Beam Indicator..................... 188
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 128
Hill Descent Control..................... 149
Hill Start Assist......................... 147
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 354
Holder, Cup........................... 171
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 158
Hood Release.......................... 122
Hoses................................ 412
Ignition............................... 16
Cables (Spark Plug Wires)................ 398
Key ...............................14,16
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 398
Ignition Key Removal..................... 16
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 17
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Traction Control Light.................... 190
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)................. 146
Trailer Towing.......................... 351
Cooling System Tips.................... 363
Hitches............................. 354
Minimum Requirements................. 358
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 357
Wiring.............................. 361
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 355
Trailer Weight.......................... 355
Transfer Case........................... 416
Maintenance.......................... 416
Transmission
Automatic........................285,417
Maintenance.......................... 417
Range Indicator....................... 195
Shifting............................. 284
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 158
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 322
Turn Signals...................128,188,437,438
UCI Connector......................... 246
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 81
Underhood Fuses.....................429,432
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 466
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 246
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port.............. 241
Universal Transmitter..................... 158
Upholstery Care........................ 424
USB Port.............................. 241
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 412
Vanity Mirrors........................... 80
488 INDEX