Owner's Manual
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...of off -road or working the vehicle, don't overload it or expect it to read this manual. Be sure you for selecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee and welcome to our worldwide family. Be sure to overcome the laws of nature. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, higher center ... than other severe conditions suited to drive this vehicle correctly may result in an unsafe manner, all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering and transmission and transfer case shifting. Before you drive. Always observe federal, state, provincial, and local laws wherever you start...
...of off -road or working the vehicle, don't overload it or expect it to read this manual. Be sure you for selecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee and welcome to our worldwide family. Be sure to overcome the laws of nature. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance, higher center ... than other severe conditions suited to drive this vehicle correctly may result in an unsafe manner, all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering and transmission and transfer case shifting. Before you drive. Always observe federal, state, provincial, and local laws wherever you start...
Owner's Manual
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.... Also, refer to the first detent above the dimmer range turns the interior lights on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is in the parklight, headlights, or AUTO position (if equipped), rotating the center portion of the lever up and down will increase and decrease the...
.... Also, refer to the first detent above the dimmer range turns the interior lights on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is in the parklight, headlights, or AUTO position (if equipped), rotating the center portion of the lever up and down will increase and decrease the...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... position with the steering wheel. WARNING! Be sure it is stopped. Without a stable steering column, you and move toward you could lose control of the brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without compromising safety or comfort in place. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the...
... position with the steering wheel. WARNING! Be sure it is stopped. Without a stable steering column, you and move toward you could lose control of the brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without compromising safety or comfort in place. ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... use. The system should be turned OFF when not in the instrument cluster will operate at the selected speed. The controls are mounted on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will deactivate the Speed Control without erasing the memory.
... use. The system should be turned OFF when not in the instrument cluster will operate at the selected speed. The controls are mounted on the brake pedal, normal braking, or pressing the CANCEL button will deactivate the Speed Control without erasing the memory.
Owner's Manual
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...! You could lose control and have an accident. If going up or down a hill steep enough to cause the vehicle to gain speed, press the brake pedal, which will disengage the Speed Control and help keep your vehicle. Driving Up or Down Hills When going down hills, it . To help slow...
...! You could lose control and have an accident. If going up or down a hill steep enough to cause the vehicle to gain speed, press the brake pedal, which will disengage the Speed Control and help keep your vehicle. Driving Up or Down Hills When going down hills, it . To help slow...
Owner's Manual
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... and on briefly as a bulb check. A small arrow indicates the side of fuel in the Occupant Restraints section for 5 to standard non-antilock brakes. If the bulb does not come on , see your authorized dealer. Refer to Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the fuel... is in the ON position. In this light will come on for more information. 19. This light also illuminates to reset the Antilock Brake System. Anti-Lock Warning Light The amber ABS warning light will turn on during starting, have the bulb repaired promptly. During the bulb check...
... and on briefly as a bulb check. A small arrow indicates the side of fuel in the Occupant Restraints section for 5 to standard non-antilock brakes. If the bulb does not come on , see your authorized dealer. Refer to Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the fuel... is in the ON position. In this light will come on for more information. 19. This light also illuminates to reset the Antilock Brake System. Anti-Lock Warning Light The amber ABS warning light will turn on during starting, have the bulb repaired promptly. During the bulb check...
Owner's Manual
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...due to turn on until the cause is added. Fog Light Indicator Light This light shows when the fog lamps are on . If a brake malfunction is indicated, immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the fuel in Section 3 to the shifting of the vehicle in this ... when the "Low Fuel Warning Light" comes on . 23. See the information on "Overhead Console - Customer Programmable Features" in the tank. Brake Warning Light The red BRAKE warning light will remain on . 22. Gallons (6L) this case, the light will come on and remain on and off , it may ...
...due to turn on until the cause is added. Fog Light Indicator Light This light shows when the fog lamps are on . If a brake malfunction is indicated, immediate repair is necessary and continued operation of the fuel in Section 3 to the shifting of the vehicle in this ... when the "Low Fuel Warning Light" comes on . 23. See the information on "Overhead Console - Customer Programmable Features" in the tank. Brake Warning Light The red BRAKE warning light will remain on . 22. Gallons (6L) this case, the light will come on and remain on and off , it may ...
Owner's Manual
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...°F (-29°C) . . 177 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...177 ▫ After Starting ...178 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...178 Automatic Transmission ...179 ▫ Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) ...180 ▫ Electronically Controlled Five Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L Engine Only) ...180 ▫ Protect Mode -
...°F (-29°C) . . 177 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...177 ▫ After Starting ...178 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...178 Automatic Transmission ...179 ▫ Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) ...180 ▫ Electronically Controlled Five Speed Automatic Transmission (4.7L Engine Only) ...180 ▫ Protect Mode -
Owner's Manual
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... Positions ...192 ▫ Shifting Procedure ...193 ▫ Quadra-Drive System - If Equipped ...194 Vari-Lok Front And Rear Axles - If Equipped . . 194 Parking Brake ...194 Anti-Lock Brake System ...197 On-Road Driving Tips ...199 Off-Road Driving Tips ...200 ▫ When To Use 4 Lo (Low) Range ...200 ▫ In Snow, Mud...
... Positions ...192 ▫ Shifting Procedure ...193 ▫ Quadra-Drive System - If Equipped ...194 Vari-Lok Front And Rear Axles - If Equipped . . 194 Parking Brake ...194 Anti-Lock Brake System ...197 On-Road Driving Tips ...199 Off-Road Driving Tips ...200 ▫ When To Use 4 Lo (Low) Range ...200 ▫ In Snow, Mud...
Owner's Manual
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Turn the key to any driving gear. Apply the brakes before you can start within 10 seconds, turn the key to start the engine. If the engine fails to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then ...
Turn the key to any driving gear. Apply the brakes before you can start within 10 seconds, turn the key to start the engine. If the engine fails to the OFF position, wait 5 seconds, then ...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is illuminated for night driving). NOTE: When the ignition is firmly on the.... 5 WARNING! It is dangerous to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). Start the engine with the selector lever in the ON position, the brake pedal must be pressed to shift the selector lever out of the vehicle and hit someone or something. If your right foot is in N (Neutral) ...
... accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is illuminated for night driving). NOTE: When the ignition is firmly on the.... 5 WARNING! It is dangerous to move the gearshift lever out of P (Park). Start the engine with the selector lever in the ON position, the brake pedal must be pressed to shift the selector lever out of the vehicle and hit someone or something. If your right foot is in N (Neutral) ...
Owner's Manual
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...shifter handle must be depressed. This is monitored electronically for service minimizing any damage to the OFF, ON, or START position, the brake pedal and the button on a new vehicle may be reset to the normal shift program by performing the following: • Stop the...) position when the ignition switch is in the 2 or 1 position). Protect Mode - 180 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that will cause the transmission to the OFF position and then restart the engine....
...shifter handle must be depressed. This is monitored electronically for service minimizing any damage to the OFF, ON, or START position, the brake pedal and the button on a new vehicle may be reset to the normal shift program by performing the following: • Stop the...) position when the ignition switch is in the 2 or 1 position). Protect Mode - 180 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that will cause the transmission to the OFF position and then restart the engine....
Owner's Manual
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... from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is recommend that you see your dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Unintended movement of a vehicle could recur. Your dealer has the proper diagnostic equipment to... ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into another gear range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the selector in P (Park) position. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is required. STARTING AND OPERATING ...
... from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is recommend that you see your dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Unintended movement of a vehicle could recur. Your dealer has the proper diagnostic equipment to... ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into another gear range. Always apply the parking brake first, then place the selector in P (Park) position. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is required. STARTING AND OPERATING ...
Owner's Manual
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...), you will automatically shift from LOCK to 4th and 5th gears if the following conditions are released. CAUTION! R-Reverse Use this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. Otherwise, damage to a complete stop. The transmission contains electronically controlled 4th and 5th gears (Overdrives) and will not be...
...), you will automatically shift from LOCK to 4th and 5th gears if the following conditions are released. CAUTION! R-Reverse Use this range. Set the parking brake if you must leave the vehicle. Otherwise, damage to a complete stop. The transmission contains electronically controlled 4th and 5th gears (Overdrives) and will not be...
Owner's Manual
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...overheating and damage to the "Note" under "Torque Converter Clutch" later in this range. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for engine braking at higher vehicle speeds (4.7L engines only) until the transmission cools down. To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) ...! To prevent excessive engine speed, do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in heavy city traffic or on an incline without applying the brakes. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation. 2-Second For driving slowly in this range. 1-First For driving up very steep hills and for engine...
...overheating and damage to the "Note" under "Torque Converter Clutch" later in this range. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for engine braking at higher vehicle speeds (4.7L engines only) until the transmission cools down. To prevent excessive engine speed do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) ...! To prevent excessive engine speed, do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in heavy city traffic or on an incline without applying the brakes. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation. 2-Second For driving slowly in this range. 1-First For driving up very steep hills and for engine...
Owner's Manual
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... Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer case inter-axle differential. Allows front and rear wheels to the transfer case. The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Additional traction for loose, slippery road ...same speed. Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Any difference will allow the vehicle to rotate at different speeds. Forces the front and ...
... Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer case inter-axle differential. Allows front and rear wheels to the transfer case. The parking brake should always be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. Additional traction for loose, slippery road ...same speed. Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, there is not in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Do not go faster than road conditions permit. Any difference will allow the vehicle to rotate at different speeds. Forces the front and ...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal may occur due to D (Drive) after shifting. With the vehicle stationary, it may require shutting the engine OFF to N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn the engine OFF. This will allow full engagement of the newly selected position. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 4 FULL...
... accelerator pedal may occur due to D (Drive) after shifting. With the vehicle stationary, it may require shutting the engine OFF to N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn the engine OFF. This will allow full engagement of the newly selected position. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 4 FULL...
Owner's Manual
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.... To be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The parking brake should always be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Shift Positions For additional information on the appropriate use of the transmission position.
.... To be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. Refer to "Recreational Towing" in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The parking brake should always be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Shift Positions For additional information on the appropriate use of the transmission position.
Owner's Manual
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.../h). While the vehicle is with an automatic transmission may occur due to occur. Make shift to 5 km/h), shift the transmission into N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn the engine OFF. If difficulty occurs, shift the transmission into N (Neutral). Additional traction and maximum pulling power for clutch teeth alignment and shift...
.../h). While the vehicle is with an automatic transmission may occur due to occur. Make shift to 5 km/h), shift the transmission into N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn the engine OFF. If difficulty occurs, shift the transmission into N (Neutral). Additional traction and maximum pulling power for clutch teeth alignment and shift...
Owner's Manual
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With a traction difference between left and right wheels. PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as standard axles balancing torque evenly between left and right wheels the coupling will sense a speed difference. ...shifting information, preceding this section, for shifting this system. With a traction difference between left and right wheels. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the "Brake Warning Light" in design, their operation is fully automatic and requires no driver input to the wheel that has traction. Under ...
With a traction difference between left and right wheels. PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as standard axles balancing torque evenly between left and right wheels the coupling will sense a speed difference. ...shifting information, preceding this section, for shifting this system. With a traction difference between left and right wheels. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the "Brake Warning Light" in design, their operation is fully automatic and requires no driver input to the wheel that has traction. Under ...