2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE tail light

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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MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emission system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
or not his/her gasoline contains MMT.
It is even more important to look for gasoline without
MMT in Canada because MMT can be used at levels
higher than allowed in the United States. MMT is pro-
hibited in Federal and California reformulated gasoline.
Sulfur In Gasoline
If you live in the northeast United States, your vehicle
may have been designed to meet California low emission
standards with clean burning, low sulfur, California
gasoline. Gasoline sold outside of California is permitted
to have higher sulfur levels which may affect the perfor-
mance of the vehicle's catalytic converter. This may cause
the ªMalfunction Indicator Lightº to illuminate.
Illumination of this light while operating on high sulfur
gasoline does not necessarily mean your emission control
system is malfunctioning. The manufacturer recom-
mends that you try a different brand of unleaded gaso-
line having lower sulfur to determine if the problem is
fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer for service.
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²It is recommended thatanyhitches installed on your
vehicle be factory installed, or installed by a dealer
using factory approved parts. Factory approved parts
are specifically engineered with your vehicle's perfor-
mance in mind, including the possibility that it will be
involved in an accident. Other hitches may not have
been so engineered. Vehicle performance, including
vehicle damage in an accident situation, may therefore
be different.
²If trailer towing is required and your vehicle is not
equipped with a trailer tow package, the Mopart
accessory towing harnesses are the only approved
method to provide for trailer lights. These harnesses
are designed to provide current to the trailer lights but
bypass the module designed to monitor tail lights.
Refer to the package instructions for details.
Trailer and Tongue Weight
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) means the weight of the
trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and
equipment loaded on the trailer when in actual underway
towing condition. The best way to measure GTW is to put
your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire
weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale.
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Interior Lights Bulb Type
Underpanel Courtesy Lights................. 906
Instrument Cluster (General Illumination)....... 103
Telltale/Hazard Light...................... 74
* Available only from authorized dealers.
Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Backup Lights.........................3157A
Center High-Mounted Stoplight.............. 921
Fog Lights.............................9145
Front Park Lights (Limited)...............194NA
Front Park Lights (Laredo)................194NA
Front Park/Turn Light (Limited)............3157AExterior Lights Bulb Type
Front Park/Turn Light (Laredo)............3157A
Front Side Marker (Limited)..............194NA
Front Side Marker (Laredo)...............194NA
Headlights (Low Beam).................9006XS
Headlights (High Beam).................9005XS
Rear License Plate Light.................... 168
Rear Stop/Tail Lights....................3157A
Rear Turn Signal Lights (2)................3157A
NOTE:Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
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Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 264
Engine Fuel.......................... 263
Finish Care............................ 282
Flashers.............................. 236
Hazard Warning....................... 236
Turn Signal.......................... 129
Flat Tire Changing....................... 240
Flipper Glass, Tailgate..................... 15
Flooded Engine Starting................... 177
Fluid Capacities......................... 291
Fluid Leaks............................. 53
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission...............277,278
Engine Oil........................... 256
Power Steering........................ 266
Fog Lights............................. 79
Four Wheel Drive
Operation........................... 186Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 236
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 186
Front Axle............................. 281
Fuel................................. 221
Filler Cap............................ 224
Filler Door........................... 224
Filter............................... 263
Gasoline............................ 221
Gauge.............................. 133
Light............................... 134
Materials Added....................... 224
Octane Rating........................ 221
Requirements......................... 291
Tank Capacity........................ 291
Fuel System Caution..................... 225
Fuses................................ 286
Garage Door Opener..................... 106
GasCap .............................. 224
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Check Gauges........................ 130
Cruise.............................. 130
Daytime Running....................... 78
Dimmer Switch, Headlight..............76,79
Dome............................... 89
Fog ................................. 79
Fuses............................... 286
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 236
Headlight Switch....................... 77
Headlights On With Wipers................ 77
High Beam Indicator.................... 129
Instrument Cluster....................77,78
Interior............................75,78
Lights On Reminder..................... 78
Low Fuel............................ 134
Malfunction Indicator................... 130
Map Reading.......................... 75
Passing.............................. 79
Reading............................75,89Seat Belt Reminder..................... 133
Sentry Key........................... 130
Transfer Case......................... 131
Transmission Warning................... 131
Turn Signal......................76,79,129
Vanity Mirror.......................... 62
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 129
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 207
Locks................................. 15
Automatic Door........................ 19
Child Protection........................ 18
Door..............................15,17
Liftgate, Tailgate........................ 15
Power Door........................... 18
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 47
Lubrication, Body....................... 267
Lug Nuts............................. 245
Luggage Rack.......................... 121
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