2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE turn signal

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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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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Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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mLights................................75
NInterior Lighting.......................75
NFront Map/Reading Lights...............75
NMulti-Function Control Lever..............76
NBattery Saver FeatureÐExterior/Interior
Lights..............................76
NHeadlights And Parking Lights............77
NAutomatic Headlight System Ð If Equipped . . .77
NInstrument Panel And Interior Lights........78
NDaytime Running Lights Ð Canada Only.....78
NLights-On Reminder....................78
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped................79
NTurn Signals..........................79NHeadlight Dimmer Switch................79
NPassing Light.........................79
NHeadlight Time Delay...................80
mWindshield Wipers And Washers.............80
NMist................................81
NSpeed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System....81
NRain Sensitive Wiper System Ð If Equipped . . .82
mTilt Steering Column.....................84
mAdjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped............84
mElectronic Speed Control...................86
NTo Activate...........................86
NTo Set At a Desired Speed................86
NTo Deactivate.........................86
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Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, passing light, interior
courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights.
Battery Saver FeatureÐExterior/Interior Lights
If the multi-function control lever is left in the interior
light position, parking light position, or the headlight
position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF
position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn
off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
Normal operation will resume when the ignition is
turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to
another position.
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Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The fog light switch is located in the multi-
function control lever. To activate the fog lights,
turn on the park/turn lights, low beam headlights,
or AUTO headlights and pull out the end of the multi-
function control lever. A light in the instrument cluster
shows when the fog lights are on.
NOTE:Turning on the high beam headlights turns off
the fog lights.
A front fog light is a lighting device providing illumina-
tion forward of the vehicle under conditions of fog, rain,
snow, or dust. Principally, the front fog light supplements
the lower beam of a standard headlight system.
NOTE:Proper aim and adjustments of the front fog
lights should be made to prevent excessive glare for other
drivers.
Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will
flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn
signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the
lever partially up or down.
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to ªHighº beam. The ªHigh Beam
Indicator Lightº on the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.Pull the multi-function control lever a second time to
switch the headlights to ªLowº beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
To tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind the
turn signal control, toward you and move the wheel up
or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheel
firmly in place.WARNING!
Tilting the steering wheel column while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering
column, you could lose control of the vehicle and
have an accident. Adjust the tilting mechanism only
while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked
before driving.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Ð IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward the driver to provide improved position
with the steering wheel. The adjustable pedal system is
designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for
steering wheel tilt and seat position. The position of the
brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without
compromising safety or comfort in actuating the pedals.
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