warning JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2011 WK2 / 4.G Owner's Guide

• Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmlyengage the jack saddle with the lift
area of the sill flange.
• Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only
until the tire just clears the surface and
enough clearance is obtained to install
the spare tire.
• Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and wheel.
• Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the wheel. Do NOT attempt to install a center cap or wheel
cover on the compact spare. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise. To avoid the risk of
forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
• Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw counterclockwise, and remove the jack and wheel blocks.
• Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut
tightness is 110 ft lbs (150 N•m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
• Secure the tire, jack, and tools in their proper locations.
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.
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
• Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take
it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle on the side ofthe vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.
• Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and could cause it to slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle
only enough to remove the tire.
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumpercables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located under the passengers front seat. There
are remote locations under the hood to
assist in jump starting.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and
turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+) battery post. Pull
upward on the cover to remove it.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS
• If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear.
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. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle; chains may
cause vehicle damage.
WARNING!
• Chains are not recommended for freeing a stuck vehicle. Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, causing serious injury.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located belowthe steering wheel at the base of the
instrument panel.
• Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety
latch lever while lifting the hood at the
same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly andinflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the
recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component
separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in
tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use
oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid
automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage
the wheel's protective finish. Only MOPAR
®Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–877–426–5337
CHRYSLER CANADA
INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or
a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in
the United States, can communicate
with the manufacturer by dialing
1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian
residents with hearing difficulties that
require assistance can use the special
needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users,
dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING
•If you are the first registered
retail owner of your vehicle,
you may obtain one free printed copy
of the Owner's Manual, Warranty
Booklet or Radio Manuals on your
DVD by calling 1–877–426–5337
(U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed
copies of the Owner's Manual,
Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals
may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa,
Master Card, American Express and
Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call
the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when
ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge
websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select
your desired model year and vehicle
from the drop-down lists.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............25
Air Conditioning ...........28,29
AirSuspension .............58
Airbag ..................13
AirbagLight ...............66
Alarm,Panic ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .....65
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) .............12
AudioJack ................39
Audio Settings ..............37
Automatic Dimming Mirror .......24
AutomaticHeadlights ..........22
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................29
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............81
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks . . 51
AxleFluid ................81
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ......81
Back-Up Camera ............30
Battery Charging System Light ......65
Belts, Seat ................13
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........31
Brake Fluid ................81
Brake System WarningLight ...........64
BulbReplacement ............88
Calibration, Compass ..........52
Change Oil Indicator ..........66
Charging System Light .........65
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ......64
Child Restraint ..............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .....14
ClimateControl ...........28,29
Clock Setting .............37,40
Command View Skylights ........32
Compass Calibration ..........52
Cooling System Coolant Capacity .........81
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....24
Cruise Light ...............24
Customer Assistance ..........89 Defects, Reporting
............90
Defroster, Rear Window ........28
Defroster, Windshield ..........28
Dimmer Control .............22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .......22
Disarming, Theft System ........12
Driver Cockpit ...............4
ECO ...................52
Electronic Range Select (ERS) ......27
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) .............24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....65
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning Light ..............65
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................51,52
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . 34
Emergency Key ..............8
Engine Compartment ...........79
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........81
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) ..........64
Oil .................81
Oil Filter ..............81
Oil Selection ............81
Overheating ............67
Starting ..............11
Stopping ..............11
Event Data Recorder ..........76
Express

Down Windows .........8
Exterior Lights ..............88
Flipper Glass, Liftgate ..........31
Fluid Capacities .............81
Fluids ...................81
FogLights ................22
Folding Front Passenger Seat ......18
FoldingRearSeat ............19
Four Wheel Drive ............56
Shifting ...............56
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......56
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............57
Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............57
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FrontHeatedSeats ...........19
FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap) .......66
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .......78
Filler Door Emergency Release . . 78
Specifications ...........81
Fuses ...................84
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..53
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ........66
Hard Disk Drive .............40
Headlights ................22 Automatic .............22
Dimmer Switch ..........22
HighBeam .............24
High Beam/Low Beam
Select Switch ............24
HeatedSeats ..............19
Heated Steering Wheel .........20
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ..................24
Hill Descent Control ...........59
Hill Start Assist .............59
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................53
Hood Release ..............77
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators ..............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . 6,63
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ....85
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . 23
Introduction ................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ..........54
Inverter, Power ..............54
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ....49
JackLocation ..............68
JumpStarting ..............71
KeyFob ..................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ...........10
Lock/Unlock ..........10,11
Starting/Stopping .........11 Lane Change Assist
...........23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ................14
Liftgate ..................31
Liftgate Flipper Glass ..........31
Liftgate, Power ............8,31
LightBulbs ................88
Lights
Warning
(Instrument Cluster Description) . . 6
MaintenanceRecord ..........83
MaintenanceSchedule .........82
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .............64
Media Center Radio .......36,38,39
MemorySeat ..............17
Mirrors AutomaticDimming ........24
MOPAR
®Accessories ..........91
Navigation ..............41,43
Non-Touch-Screen Radio ........36
Oil Change Indicator ..........66
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ......66
Oil Pressure Light ............65
Oil, Engine Capacity ..............81
Outlet Power ...............55
Overheating, Engine ..........67
PanicAlarm ................8
Park Sense System, Rear ........30
Phone (Pairing) .............45
Phone (Uconnect) ............45
Power GlassSunroof ...........32
Inverter ...............54
Lift Gate ...............8
Outlet
(Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ....55
Seats ................16
Steering ..............81
Tilt/Telescoping Steering
Column ..............21
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Preparation for Jacking.........68
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 52
Quadra-Lift ...............58
Quadra-Trac ...............56
Radio Non-Touch-Screen .........36
Touch-Screen ...........38
Radio Operation ..........36,38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ......23
RearCamera ..............30
RearCrossPath .............31
RearHeatedSeats............20
Rear Park Sense System ........30
RearSeat,Folding ...........19
Recreational Towing ...........61
Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) ............61
Remote Starting System .........9
ReplacementBulbs ...........88
Reporting Safety Defects ........90
Restraints, Child .............14
RollOverWarning ............3
Seat Belts ................13
Seats ...................16 Adjustment .............17
Folding Front Passenger .....18
Heated ...............19
Lumbar Support ..........16
Memory ..............17
Power ...............16
RearFolding ............19
Ventilated .............19
Seek Button .............37,39
Selec-Terrain ...............57
Setting the Clock ...........37,40
Shift Lever Override ...........74
Signals,Turn ...............23
Sirius Backseat TV™ ..........50
SIRIUSTravelLink ............44
SmartBeams ...............22
Spare Tire ................68
Spark Plugs ...............81
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............24 Cancel
...............24
Distance Setting (ACC Only) . . . 24
Mode Setting (ACC Only) ....25
Resume ...............25
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....24
Starting Remote ...............9
Steering TiltColumn .............21
Wheel, Heated ..........20
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....45
Store Radio Presets .........37,40
Sun Roof .................32
Supplemental Restraint System -
Airbag ..................13
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..29
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ......12
Theft System Arming ..........12
Theft System Disarming .........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........21
Tires Air Pressure ............87
Changing .............69
FlatChanging ...........69
Jacking ...............69
Pressure Warning Light ......63
Touch-Screen Radio ...........38
Tow Hooks, Emergency .........73
Tow/Haul ................61
Towing ..................60 24-Hour Towing Assistance ....63
Disabled Vehicle ..........75
Recreational ............61
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ...............61
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ....60
Trailer Weight ..............60
Transfer Case Fluid ................81
Transmission Fluid ................81
Turn Signals ...............23
Uconnect™ Phone ............45
Uconnect™ Voice Command ......47
USBPort ...............41,49
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Ventilated Seats.............19
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) ........50
Voice Command .............47
WarningLights .............63
Washer Rear ................23
Washers, Windshield ..........23 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
......87
Wind Buffeting .............33
Windows, Express Down .........8
Windshield Washers ..........23
Windshield Wipers ...........23
Wiper, Rear ...............23
Wipers, Intermittent ...........23
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .........23
INDEX
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