2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE sunroof

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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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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NTo Resume Speed......................87
NTo Vary The Speed Setting................87
NTo Accelerate For Passing................87
NDriving Up Or Down Hills...............88
mOverhead Console.......................89
NDome/Reading Lights...................89
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center........90
NTire Pressure Monitor System Ð If Equipped . . .92
NGeneral Information....................95
NCustomer Programmable Features..........95
NCompass/Temperature/Trip Computer......101
NTrip Computer.......................103
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........106NWhen Your Vehicle Is New..............107
NProgramming Homelink................108
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....111
NUsing Homelink......................111
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............112
NExpress Open Mode...................112
NManual Open Mode...................112
NClosing Operation.....................113
NVent Operation.......................113
NIgnition Off Operation..................113
NSunshade Operation...................114
NMaintenance.........................114
mPower Outlet..........................115
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains dome/reading lights, an
optional universal garage door opener (HomeLinkt), an
optional sunroof switch, and an Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) that consists of the following:
²Compass/temperature display
²Trip information displays
²Vehicle information warning message displays
²Customer programmable features
Pressing the MENU button will change the displayed
programming features. Pressing the STEP button will
select the available choices. Pressing the C/T (Compass/
Temperature) button will return the display to the normal
compass/temperature display.
Dome/Reading Lights
Located in the overhead console are two dome/reading
lights.
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POWER SUNROOF Ð IF EQUIPPED
The sunroof is electrically operated from a switch located
in the overhead console. To operate the sunroof, the
ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position. The
sunroof has ªManualº and ªExpress Openº modes of
operation when opening.
Express Open Mode
To open the sunroof in the Express Open mode, press the
switch rearward for less than one second. This causes the
sunroof glass to automatically retract and stop at the full
open position. This glass position provides the largest
possible opening while minimizing low-speed wind buf-
feting. If wind buffeting does occur, adjusting the sunroof
glass position may reduce the intensity of the buffeting.
Manual Open Mode
The sunroof can also be opened by pressing and holding
the switch rearward. Once the switch is held rearward for
more than one second, releasing the switch at any time
during travel will cause the sunroof to stop at the current
position.
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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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