2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE jump start

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flashers.................236
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................237
mChanging A Flat Tire....................238
NJack And Lug Wrench Locations...........238
NSpare Tire Location....................239NTire Changing Procedure................242
mJump Starting Procedure..................246
mEmergency Tow Hooks Ð If Equipped........248
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................248
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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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NOTE:To start the vehicle following connection of a
booster battery, the Security Alarm System must first be
disabled by cycling a front door key cylinder or by using
the keyless entry transmitter.
WARNING!
Jump starting can be dangerous. To avoid personal
injury or damage to electrical components in vehicle,
observe the following warnings:
²Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can burn
or even blind you. Don't allow battery fluid to contact
your eyes, skin, or clothing. Don't lean over a battery
when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of
water.
²Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12±volt system, i.e., do
not use a 24±volt power source.
²Never attempt to jump start a discharged battery that
is frozen, because it could rupture or explode during
jump starting.
²Be sure your vehicle is not touching the jump start
vehicle.
²Observe all Battery Warnings in Section 7 of this
manual, while jump starting your vehicle.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 247
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Coolant Temperature Gauge.............. 131
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............... 130
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 186
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 236
Jacking............................. 242
Jump Starting......................... 246
Tow Hooks.......................... 248
Emission Control System Maintenance......254,296
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 264
Block Heater......................... 178
Break-In Recommendations................ 51
Compartment......................251,252
Cooling............................. 269
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 51
Fails to Start.......................... 177
Flooded, Starting...................... 177
Fuel Requirements..................221,291
Jump Starting......................... 246Malfunction Indicator................... 130
Oil ................................ 291
Oil Change Interval.................... 258
Oil Disposal.......................... 260
Oil Filter............................ 260
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 260
Oil Pressure Gauge..................... 130
Oil Selection.......................... 291
Overheating.......................... 237
Starting............................. 176
Temperature Gauge..................... 131
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 259
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 15
Exhaust Gas Caution...................... 51
Exhaust System......................... 269
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 35
Exterior Finish Care...................... 282
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Instrument Cluster....................... 127
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 126
Interior Appearance Care.................. 284
Interior Fuses.......................... 286
Interior Lighting......................... 75
Interior Lights.........................75,78
Intermittent Wipers....................... 81
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 238
Jack Operation.......................... 242
Jacking Instructions...................... 242
Jump Starting.......................... 246
Key, Programming........................ 14
Key, Replacement........................ 13
Key, Sentry............................. 12
Key-In Reminder......................... 12
Keyless Entry System...................... 20Keys.................................. 11
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 129
Lap Belts.............................. 33
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 47
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 221
Leaks, Fluid............................ 53
Liftgate Flipper Glass...................... 15
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 170
Lights...............................53,75
Airbag............................44,129
Alarm............................... 52
Anti-Lock........................... 133
Automatic Headlights.................... 77
Battery Saver.......................... 76
Brake Warning........................ 134
Cargo .............................. 118
Check Engine......................... 130
INDEX 335
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Sentry Key............................. 12
Sentry Key Programming................... 14
Sentry Key Replacement................... 13
Service Assistance....................... 318
Service Contract......................... 320
Service Manuals........................ 324
Setting the Clock........................ 135
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 179
Shoulder Belts........................... 27
Signals, Turn.........................79,129
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 200
Snow Chains........................... 220
Snow Plow............................ 234
Spare Tire..........................239,241
Spark Plugs............................ 261
Specifications
Fuel................................ 221
Oil ................................ 259Speed Control........................... 86
Speedometer........................... 129
Starting............................... 176
Automatic Transmission................. 176
Cold Weather......................177,178
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 246
Engine Block Heater.................... 178
Engine Fails to Start.................... 177
Starting Procedures...................... 176
Steering
Power.............................. 266
Wheel, Tilt............................ 84
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 160
Storage............................... 289
Storage, Vehicle......................... 289
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 289
Sun Roof.............................. 112
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 114
INDEX 341
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