2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE belt

Power Seat Adjuster Ð If Equipped
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously injured or even fatally injured. Use the
recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
The power seat adjuster switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat.
6±Way Power Seat with Manual Recliner Ð If
Equipped
This seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near
the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up or down,
forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat.
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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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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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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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18. Seat Belt Indicator Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check.
During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or
when driving, if the driver seat belt remains unbuckled,
the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on
continuously. Refer to9Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Re-
minder System (BeltAlertŸ)9in the Occupant Restraints
section for more information.
19. Anti-Lock Warning Light
The amber ABS warning light will come on when
the ignition is first turned on, and stay on briefly
as a bulb check. If the bulb does not come on during
starting, have the bulb repaired promptly. This light also
illuminates to indicate that the Antilock Brake System
self-check is in process at vehicle start-up.If the light remains on after start-up, or comes on and
stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has
detected a malfunction or has become inoperative. In this
case, the system reverts to standard non-antilock brakes.
Turn the engine off and on again to reset the Antilock
Brake System. If the light remains on, see your autho-
rized dealer. If both the red BRAKE and amber ABS
warning lights are on, see your authorized dealer imme-
diately.
20. Fuel Gage
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition key is in the ON position. A small arrow
indicates the side of the vehicle where the filler cap (gas
cap) is located.
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the N (Neutral) or P (Park)
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5
seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
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²Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
²Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
²Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
²If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful
of motor traffic.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:Check the charge indicator on top of the battery.
If the indicator is light or yellow, replace the battery.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
unintended electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach but
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the transmission in P (Park), and turn the ignition
to OFF for both vehicles.3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then connect the other end to
a non-paint metal surface on the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good
contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
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