JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2009 WK / 3.G Manual PDF

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Exhaust Gas
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
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow these safety tips:
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Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed and the climate
control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle isdamaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors.............................. 78
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................ 78
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 78
▫Outside Mirrors...................... 79
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature.......... 80
▫Driver’s And Front Passenger Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped . . 80
▫Outside Power Mirrors................. 80
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............ 81▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 81
▫Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped........ 81
uconnectphone — If Equipped............ 82
▫Operation.......................... 84
▫Phone Call Features................... 92
▫uconnectphone Features............... 95
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 100
▫Things You Should Know About Your
uconnectphone..................... 102
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▫General Information.................. 110
Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 110
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 110
▫Commands........................ 112
▫Voice Training...................... 115
Seats.............................. 115
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment........... 115
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline......... 116
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment...... 116
▫Eight-Way Driver’s Power Seat........... 117
▫Four-Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If
Equipped.......................... 117
▫Head Restraints..................... 118▫Front Heated Seats — If Equipped........ 118
▫Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped......... 120
▫60/40 Split Rear Seat.................. 122
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 124
▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter To
Memory........................... 125
▫Memory Position Recall................ 126
▫To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked To
Memory........................... 127
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat.................. 128
To Open And Close The Hood............ 129
Lights............................. 130
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 130
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▫Headlights And Parking Lights.......... 130
▫Automatic Headlight System —
If Equipped........................ 131
▫SmartBeams — If Equipped............. 132
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 133
▫Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID
Headlights Only..................... 133
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights...... 134
▫Battery Saver Feature................. 135
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 135
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 135
▫Turn Signals........................ 136
▫High Beam Switch................... 137
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 137▫Headlight Time Delay................. 137
▫Interior Lights...................... 137
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 138
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 139
▫Mist............................. 140
▫Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . 140
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped....... 141
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 142
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped.......... 143
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 144
▫To Activate......................... 145
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 145
▫To Deactivate....................... 145
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▫To Resume Speed.................... 146
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 146
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 147
Rear Park Assist — If Equipped........... 147
▫Rear Park Assist Sensors............... 147
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display........ 148
▫Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist...... 150
▫Service The Rear Park Assist............ 150
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist........... 151
Rear Camera — If Equipped.............. 151
▫Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio.................... 152
▫Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio.............. 152Overhead Console..................... 153
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 153
▫Sunglasses Storage................... 154
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 154
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 155
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.... 158
▫Using HomeLink................... 158
▫Reprogramming A Single
HomeLinkButton................... 159
▫Security........................... 159
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 159
▫General Information.................. 160
Power Sunroof — If Equipped............ 160
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▫Opening Sunroof — Express............ 161
▫Closing Sunroof — Express............. 161
▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 161
▫Pinch Protect Override................ 162
▫Venting Sunroof — Express............. 162
▫Sunshade Operation.................. 162
▫Wind Buffeting...................... 162
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 162
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 163
▫Sunroof Fully Closed.................. 163
Power Outlets........................ 163
▫Front Power Outlet................... 163
▫Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped........ 163Power Inverter — If Equipped............ 165
Cupholders.......................... 167
Cargo Area Features................... 167
▫Cargo Light........................ 167
▫Rear Storage Compartment............. 168
▫Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped........................ 168
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks................ 170
▫Cargo Load Floor.................... 171
Rear Window Features.................. 172
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer............ 172
▫Rear Window Defroster................ 173
Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped......... 174
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for 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 illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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