Jeep 2008 Grand Cherokee User Manual
Jeep Cars
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Document Outline
- INTRODUCTION
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
- SENTRY KEY
- SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- ILLUMINATED ENTRY
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
- REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- DOOR LOCKS
- WINDOWS
- LIFTGATE
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
- Lap/Shoulder Belts
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
- Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
- Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
- Energy Management Feature
- Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
- Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
- Seat Belt Extender
- Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
- Child Restraint
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
- SAFETY TIPS
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
- MIRRORS
- Inside Day/Night Mirror
- Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
- Outside Mirrors
- Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
- Drivers and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
- Power Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
- Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
- Lighted Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
- HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
- SEATS
- DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
- LIGHTS
- Multi-Function Control Lever
- Battery Saver Feature-Exterior/Interior Lights
- Headlights and Parking Lights
- Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped
- SmartBeams - If Equipped
- Instrument Panel and Interior Lights
- Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
- Automatic Headlight Leveling - HID Headlights Only
- Lights-On Reminder
- Fog Lights - If Equipped
- Turn Signals
- High Beam Switch
- Passing Light
- Headlight Time Delay
- Interior Lights
- Front Map/Reading Lights
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
- TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
- ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
- ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- TCS (Traction Control System)
- BAS (Brake Assist System)
- ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
- ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
- TSC (Trailer Sway Control)
- HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
- HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models with NV245 Two-Speed Transfer Case Only)
- ESP/BAS Warning Lamp and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
- REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM- IF EQUIPPED
- REAR CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED
- OVERHEAD CONSOLE
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
- POWER OUTLETS
- POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED
- CUP HOLDERS
- CARGO AREA FEATURES
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES
- ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED
- MIRRORS
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
- INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
- RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
- SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
- SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- SALES CODE RER - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
- UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
- SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY)
- System Activation
- Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
- Selecting Satellite Mode
- Satellite Antenna
- Reception Quality
- Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
- Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)
- Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
- VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED
- REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
- RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
- CLIMATE CONTROLS
- STARTING AND OPERATING
- STARTING PROCEDURE
- ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
- ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
- OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
- PARKING BRAKE
- ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
- POWER STEERING
- MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
- TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
- TIRE CHAINS
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS
- FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS (DIESEL ENGINES)
- ADDING FUEL
- VEHICLE LOADING
- TRAILER TOWING
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
- SNOW PLOW
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.0L DIESEL
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
- REPLACEMENT PARTS
- DEALER SERVICE
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
- Engine Oil
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
- Spark Plugs
- Spark Plug Wires
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter
- Catalytic Converter
- Crankcase Emission Control System
- Maintenance-Free Battery
- Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Power Steering Fluid Check
- Body Lubrication
- Windshield Wiper Blades
- Windshield Washers - Front and Rear
- Exhaust System
- Cooling System
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
- Fuel System Connections
- Brake System
- Front/Rear Axle Fluid
- Transfer Case
- Automatic Transmission
- Maintenance After Off-Road Driving
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
- FUSE PANEL
- VEHICLE STORAGE
- REPLACEMENT BULBS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
- INDEX