2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE key

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate or activate the panic alarm from distances up to
about 23 feet (7 meters) using a hand held radio trans-
mitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle
to activate the system.
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the ªUnlockº button on the key fob
once to unlock the driver's door, or twice (within 5
seconds) to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated
entry system will also come on.
NOTE:The system can be programmed to do the
following:
²unlock all the doors on the first button press
²flash the turn signals with unlock
²On vehicles equipped with an overhead console these
functions can be selected at the overhead console
using the ªCustomer Programmable Features.º Refer
to ªOverhead Console Ð Customer Programmable
Featuresº in this section, otherwise see your autho-
rized dealer.
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To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
Press and release the ªLockº button on the key fob to lock
all doors and liftgate. If you wish, the horn can be
programmed to chirp once and/or the turn signals can be
programmed to flash once to show the system is acti-
vated. For customer programmable features, refer to
ªOverhead Consoleº in this section for programming
details, otherwise see your authorized dealer.
Using the Panic Alarm
To turn on the panic alarm feature, press and release the
PANIC button with the ignition off. When the panic
alarm is on the headlights and marker lights will flash,
the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will
turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
by starting the vehicle and accelerating to 15 mph (24
km/h).
General Information
This device complies with FCC rules part 15 and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) This device must accept any
interference that may be received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
If your transmitter fails to operate from a normal dis-
tance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is from one to two years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.
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4. Reset the transmitter by pressing the ªUnlockº button
six times. Test the transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate, liftgate
flipper glass, and ignition for unauthorized operation.
When the alarm is activated, the system provides both
audible and visual signals. The horn will sound repeat-
edly for three minutes and the headlights and taillights
will flash for an additional 15 minutes.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and liftgate or when you use
the power door lock switch while the door is open. After
all the doors are locked and closed, a red light on top of
the instrument panel will flash rapidly for about 16
seconds to signal that the system is arming. During this
16 second pre-arm period, opening any door or theliftgate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the red light will flash at a slower rate to indicate
the alarm is set.
To Disarm the System
To disarm the system, use the remote keyless entry
transmitter or the key to unlock the driver's door. If
something has triggered the system in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.
The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, once the
system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the
door handle to exit the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the ªUnlockº button on the remote keyless entry
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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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How The Airbag System Works
²
TheAirbag Control Module (ACM)determines if a
frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags
to inflate. Based on the level of collision severity, the
front control module determines the proper rate of
inflation. The front airbag inflators are designed to
provide different rates of airbag inflation.
²The ACM, along with the remote side impact sensors
detects side impact.
²The ACM will not detect roll over, or rear impacts.
²The ACM monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the START or ON positions. These include all of the
items listed above except the steering wheel and
column and the knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition,
the airbags are not on and will not inflate.Also, the ACM turns on the AIRBAG warning light in
the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the
ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. If it
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns
on the light either momentarily or continuously.
WARNING!
Ignoring the AIRBAG warning light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won't have the airbags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not
come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have the airbag system
checked right away.
²TheDriver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Unitsare
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ACM detects a
collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator
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Power Reclining Seat
The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat.
Use this switch to recline the seatback and to return the
seatback to the upright position.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a
collision you could slide under the seat belt and be
seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
Memory System Ð If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with this system, your Re-
mote Keyless Entry Transmitter or Memory System But-
tons on the driver's door panel can be used to recall the
driver's seat, driver's outside rear view mirror, and radio
station presets to saved positions.
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The Memory Position Buttons located on the driver's
door will always recall stored settings. The Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitters can be programmed to recall
positions when the ªUnlockº button is pressed. For
customer programmable features refer to the section on
ªOverhead Consoleº for programming details, otherwise
see your authorized dealer.
NOTE:The vehicle must be in P (Park), and the seat belt
cannot be latched if the ignition is in the ON position, to
recall memory positions.
Your vehicle was delivered to you with two remote
keyless entry transmitters. They are color coded to match
the memory buttons on the driver's door. These trans-
mitters work in conjunction with the number ª1º (black)
and number ª2º (gray) memory seat buttons on the
driver's door. Once the memory button has been set, the
corresponding remote keyless entry transmitter is also
set.NOTE:If the memory system is not set to your desired
positions, the seat and driver's mirror will default to the
factory setting each time the Keyless Entry Transmitter is
used.
To set the memory buttons follow this procedure:
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
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2. Press the memory button ª1º if you are setting the
memory for driver one or number ª2º if you are setting
the memory for driver two.
3. Adjust the seat, recliner, and driver's outside rear view
mirrors to the desired position.
4. Set the radio station presets as you desire (up to 10 AM
and 10 FM station settings).
5. Press and release the SET button. An indicator light on
the set switch will flash, telling you that you are in the set
memory mode.6. Press and release button number ª1º or number ª2º on
the driver's door, depending on which transmitter you're
using. The flashing indicator light on the set switch will
go out telling you that the driver memory has been set.
If your remote keyless entry transmitter is lost, you may
order a new transmitter from your local authorized
dealer. You must designate transmitter #1 or #2. Your
authorized dealer will have to program your vehicle to
match the new transmitter.
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