2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

Closing Operation
To close the sunroof from an open position, press the
switch forward and hold it until the sunroof glass comes
to a complete stop. Releasing the switch at any time in
this mode will cause the sunroof to stop at the current
position.
Vent Operation
Opening the glass panel to the vent position will improve
interior ventilation. To open the sunroof to the vent
position from the closed position, press the switch for-
ward and hold. Releasing the switch at any time during
travel will cause the sunroof to stop at the current vent
position. To reach the fully vented position, continue to
hold the switch forward until vent motion stops. To close
the sunroof from the vent position, press and hold the
switch rearward until the glass comes to a complete stop.
Ignition Off Operation
The sunroof will also operate up to 45 seconds after the
ignition has been turned off. The sunroof operation will
be canceled if either of the front doors are opened during
the 45 second time period.
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Sunshade Operation
The sunshade covering the glass in the panel will open
with the sunroof and must be closed manually. It can also
be opened and closed manually without activating the
sunroof. This will allow you to enjoy the warmth of the
sun during the winter months.WARNING!
In an accident, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could be
seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and be sure all passengers are properly
secured too.
Maintenance
Care should be taken in cleaning the inside of the glass.
Use only nonabrasive cleaners and a soft cloth.
WARNING!
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof,
and never allow objects to project through the sun-
roof opening. Injury may result.
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POWER OUTLET
To the right of the convenience tray (lower center of
instrument panel) is an outlet for electrically powered
accessories. Pull lightly on the tab of the plastic cover to
access the outlet.
There is a rear power outlet located in the right rear cargo
area rearward of the storage bin/CD changer (if equipped).
The power outlets are a direct feed from the battery so
they receive power whether the ignition is in the ON or
OFF position.
All accessories connected to this outlet should be re-
moved or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the battery against discharge.
Rear Power Outlet
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CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
²Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove compartment light will remain on if the glove
box door is not securely closed, causing an unnecessary
drain on the battery.
CUP HOLDERS
In the center console there are two cup holders for the
front seat passengers.
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NOTE:The cup holder insert is removable, from the
console, for cleaning. It can be reinstalled with the larger
cup depression towards the passenger seat, but the top
surface will not be flush with the console surface.The rear passengers have access to two cup holders that
pull out from the rear of the center console.
Front Cup Holders
Rear Cup Holders
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Light
The cargo area light is activated by opening the liftgate,
opening any door, or by rotating the dimmer control on
the multi-function control lever to the extreme top posi-
tion. If all doors are closed and only the liftgate is open,
pushing on the cargo light lens surface will turn off all
interior lamps. Push on the lens surface a second time to
restore the interior lights to normal operation.
Retractable Cargo Area Cover Ð If Equipped
To cover the cargo area:
1. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the
cargo area.
2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in
the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in
place.
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WARNING!
In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle
could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden
stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store
the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger
compartment. Remove the cover from the vehicle
when taken from its mounting. Do not store in the
vehicle.
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor should be used
to safely secure loads when vehicle is moving.
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WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
²Do not carry loads which exceed the load limits
described on the label attached to the left door or left
door center pillar. Refer to ªVehicle Loadingº in Sec-
tion 5 for additional information on cargo weights.
²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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