(13) Remove the electrical connections from Key-in
light, Ignition Switch, Horn, Overdrive Switch and
Clock Spring (Speed Control) (Fig. 7).
(14) Remove the wiring harness from the column
by prying out the plastic retainer buttons.
(15) Remove the toe plate fasteners.
(16) Remove the column from vehicle.
(17) Remove the Ignition and Multi-Function
Switch, then remove the Clock Spring and tape the
Clock Spring to prevent it from turning, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
REMOVAL).INSTALLATION
(1) Install the clock spring and switches, (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING -
INSTALLATION).
NOTE: Turn the Ignition Switch to the on position
and verify the gear shifter moves. If the shifter does
not move ensure the Ignition Switch is installed
properly.
(2) Column shift vehicles, install a new grommet.
Use multi-purpose lubricant, or equivalent, to aid
installation of the grommet.
Fig. 4 Steering Coupler-Typical
1 - STEERING COUPLER
2 - STEERING COLUMN
3 - SHIFT LEVER
Fig. 5 PRNDL Drive
1 - PRNDL LEVER
2 - THUMB SCREW
3 - CABLE RETAINER
4 - PRNDL CABLE
Fig. 6 Multi-function Switch
1 - STEERING COLUMN ASSY.
2 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CONNECTOR
3 - TURN SIGNAL SWITCH AND LEVER
Fig. 7 Steering Column Wiring
1 - KEY-IN SWITCH & HALO LIGHT
2 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
3 - TURN SIGNAL SWITCH & LEVER
4 - IGNITION SWITCH
5 - SPEED CONTROL
19 - 8 COLUMNBR/BE
COLUMN (Continued)
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The horn chirps when
the vehicle is locked with the RKE transmitter.
HEADLAMP FLASH
NOTE: This feature can be enabled with or without
the horn chirp feature.
The headlamp flash function is a feature that can
be enabled or disabled on vehicles equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The headlamps flash
once when the vehicle is locked with the RKE trans-
mitter, and flash twice when the vehicle is unlocked
with the RKE transmitter.
LOW FUEL CHIME
All vehicles equipped with the audible low fuel
chime are shipped with this feature enabled.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) DOOR UNLOCK
SEQUENCE
Two door unlock sequences are provided on vehi-
cles equipped with this feature. When using the RKE
transmitter to unlock the doors, pressing the unlock
button once when the feature is enabled unlocks only
the driver's door. Pushing the RKE transmitter
unlock button a second time unlocks the remaining
doors. When the RKE door unlock feature is disabled,
all doors unlock with one press of the RKE transmit-
ter unlock button.
HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATICALLY WITH WIPERS
This feature appears on vehicles that have, as an
option, automatic headlights. When the windshield
wipers are turned on, the headlights automatically
turn on.
12V POWER OUTLET
This feature currently appears on Caravan/Voyag-
er/Town and Country vehicles. The vehicles are
shipped with the 12V power outlets turned off with
the ignition key. The relay can be changed to make
the outlets powered at all times. This feature may be
of interest to customers with cell phones.
TURN SIGNAL CHIME
This feature is an audible turn signal warning
chime. The chime sounds if the turn signal is on, the
vehicle has traveled one mile and vehicle speed has
exceeded 40 Km/h (25 mph).
REMOTE UNLOCK
The remote unlock function is a feature that can be
enabled or disabled on vehicles equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). With the first press of
the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors, the driver's
door only unlocks. With the second press of the RKEtransmitter, the remaining doors and the liftgate
unlock. With the remote unlock feature enabled, the
first press of the RKE transmitter unlocks all doors.
REMOTE LINKED TO MEMORY
The remote linked to memory function is currently
only available only on Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
vehicles. When enabled, this feature recalls a mem-
ory of seats, mirror and radio presets and positions
when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmit-
ter.
HEADLAMP DELAY
Currently available only on Jeep Grand Cherokee
vehicles, the headlamp delay timeout can be set to
30, 60 or 90 seconds. This timeout only occurs when
the ignition is turned off prior to turning the head-
lamps off, or when leaving the headlamps in AUTO
mode.
SERVICE INTERVAL
Currently available only on Jeep Grand Cherokee
vehicles, the interval for the service reminder mes-
sage can be set from 3,219 kilometers to 12,070 kilo-
meters (2,000 miles to 7,500 miles).
EASY EXIT SEAT
Currently available only on Jeep Grand Cherokee
Limited vehicles, the driver's seat will reposition
55mm (2.1 inches) rearward, or the end of travel if
less than 55mm (2.1 inches) and full downward when
the key is removed from the ignition. This feature
allows ease of exiting the vehicle. The seat will repo-
sition itself to the memory location when the vehicle
is unlocked using the RKE transmitter or by pressing
the memory buttons on the door panel.
APPEARANCE TIPS
CLEANING
(1) Before delivering the new vehicle to the cus-
tomer, the following checks on appearance details are
recommended:
²Wash the vehicle to remove all traces of road
grime and other dirt on the car from new vehicle
preparation operations
²Clean the tire sidewalls
²Clean exterior and interior glass surfaces
²Remove all protective covers
²Remove undercoat overspray, excess window
sealer, and excess weatherstrip adhesive
²Inspect interior trim, seats, carpeting, and mold-
ings. Clean as necessary
²Remove shipping and inspection stickers
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