2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE window

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual containsWARNINGSagainst operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on a
stamped plate located on the left front corner of the
instrument panel pad, visible from outside of the vehicle
through the windshield. This number also appears on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.NOTE:It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.
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NProgramming Additional Transmitters........22
NTransmitter Battery Replacement...........22
mSecurity Alarm System Ð If Equipped.........23
NTo Set The Alarm......................23
NTo Disarm The System...................23
mPower Windows........................24
NAuto Down Feature Ð If Equipped.........25
NWind Buffeting........................25
mOccupant Restraints......................26
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................27
NLap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.....28
NAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....30
NAutomatic Locking Mode Ð If Equipped.....31NEnergy Management Feature..............32
NRear Center Lap Belt....................33
NEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder
System (BeltAlert)......................33
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............34
NSeat Belt Extender......................35
NDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS)..................35
NChild Restraint........................44
mEngine Break-In Recommendations...........51
mSafety Tips............................51
NExhaust Gas..........................51
NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................52
NSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle..............................53
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2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights come on when you open any door.
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
are closed then fade to off.
The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
DOOR AND LIFTGATE LOCKS
NOTE:The master key that is used to start the vehicle is
used to lock or unlock the driver's door. To unlock the
driver's door insert the key into the lock and turn.
To open the liftgate, pull out on the handle and lift.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-
sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the
liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
Liftgate Flipper Glass
The liftgate flipper glass is also unlocked when the
liftgate is unlocked. To open the flipper glass, push up on
the window switch located on the liftgate. Once the
liftgate flipper glass has been opened, connection to the
rear window wiper is interrupted, preventing activation
of the rear wiper blade while the flipper glass is open.
NOTE:If a power malfunction to the power liftgate
latch should occur, an emergency liftgate latch release
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transmitter to disarm the system. You may also acciden-
tally disarm the system by unlocking the driver's door
with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked
but the Security Alarm will not arm.
POWER WINDOWS
The power window controls are located on the driver's
door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front
passenger door which operates the passenger door win-
dow.
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The window lock switch located next to the power door
lock switch allows you to disable the rear passenger
window switches that are located on the rear door trim
panels.Auto Down Feature Ð If Equipped
The driver's door window switch has an ªAuto Downº
feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release,
and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off.
Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
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open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front
airbags for both the driver and right front passenger, and,
if equipped, window bags for the driver and passengers
seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children
too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be
used to hold infant and child restraint systems.
NOTE:The front airbags have a multi stage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on collision severity.Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
injuries, including fatalities, if you are not properly
buckled up. You can strike the interior of your
vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out
of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision which includes you. This can
happen far away from home or on your own street.
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the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.
NOTE:The front airbags are certified to the Federal
regulations that allow less forceful deployment.
The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This
allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that
are based on collision severity.
This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to
protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next
to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window
bags, they are located above the side windows. Their
covers are also labeled SRS/AIRBAG.NOTE:Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
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WARNING!
²Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured be-
cause the airbags are not there to protect you. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de-
signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
²If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to
block the location of the window bag. The area
where the window bag is located should remain
free from any obstructions.
²If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
²Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers.
These items may cause serious injury during infla-
tion.
The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This
allows the airbag to have different rates of inflation that
are based on collision severity. Along with the seat belts,
front airbags work with the instrument panel knee bol-
sters to provide improved protection for the driver and
front passenger. Window bags also work with seat belts
to improve occupant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is so equipped,
the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is
triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain
types of collisions, both the front and side airbags may be
triggered. But even in collisions where the airbags work,
you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position
for the airbags to protect you properly.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the
risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
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