2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE wiper fluid

NOTE:Since the rain sensor is designed to detect
moisture, road spray, smashed bugs, and moisture from
passing trucks may occasionally cause the wipers to cycle
if the lever is in AUTO. Also, manual intervention may be
necessary under certain conditions: Additional wipes
may be desired, in foggy/misty mornings, where con-
densation builds up very slowly on the windshield, or
when water accumulated on the roof of the vehicle runs
down the windshield, but not over the sensor.
Fewer wipes and/or washer fluid may be desired when
salty road spray is encountered, where the operator may
want to turn the ªAutoº feature off and use the ªWashº
and/or ªMistº functions.CAUTION!
Turn the wiper lever to the OFF position to avoid
wiper damage when driving through an automatic
car wash.
WARNING!
Turn the wiper lever to the OFF position when
cleaning your windshield to avoid injury.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83
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If the liftgate flipper glass is open, connection to the rear
window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the
rear wiper blade. When the liftgate flipper glass is closed,
the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be
turned OFF and ON to restart the rear wiper.
Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
Rear Window Defroster
In the lower left of the climate control panel is a
push button for rear window defrosting. An am-
ber indicator in the push button will light when the
defroster is turned on. Push again to turn off the defroster
prior to an automatic time-out.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171
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NDriveline And Steering Component
Lubrication..........................267
NBody Lubrication.....................267
NWindshield Wiper Blades................268
NWindshield Washers Ð Front And Rear.....268
NExhaust System......................269
NCooling System.......................269
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......274
NBrake System........................274
NAutomatic Transmission................277
NTransfer Case........................280
NFront/Rear Axle Fluid..................281NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................281
mFuse Panel...........................286
NInterior Fuses........................286
NUnderhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center)..............288
mVehicle Storage........................289
mReplacement Bulbs......................289
mFluid Capacities........................291
mRecommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine
Parts................................292
NEngine.............................292
NChassis............................293
250 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MopartLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner to remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.Avoid using the wiper blades to wipe frost or ice from the
windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers Ð Front and Rear
On vehicles equipped with a Vehicle Information Center,
the low washer fluid level will be indicated. When the
sensor detects a low fluid level, the windshield will light
on the vehicle graphic outline and the ªWasher Fluid
Lowº message will be displayed.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the
rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of
the engine compartment on the passenger side and
should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia-
tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds
to flush out the residual water.
268 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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Pressure Gauge, Oil...................... 130
Programmable Electronic Features............. 95
Programming Transmitters.................. 22
Quadra-Trac........................... 191
Radial Ply Tires......................... 214
Radio.............................136,143
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 135
Radio Operation...................136,143,164
Radio, Satellite.......................... 152
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................. 82
Rear Axle............................. 281
Rear Liftgate............................ 15
Rear Seat, Folding........................ 71
Rear Window Defroster................... 171
Rear Window Features.................... 170
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 170
Rearview Mirrors........................ 59Reclining Front Seats...................... 63
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 292
Recreational Towing...................... 231
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 232
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 233
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 222
Refrigerant............................ 266
Reminder, Lights On...................... 78
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 33
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 160
Replacement Bulbs....................... 289
Replacement Keys........................ 13
Replacement Parts....................... 255
Replacement Tires....................... 215
Reporting Safety Defects................... 323
Restraints, Child......................... 44
Restraints, Occupant...................... 26
INDEX 339
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Vehicle Storage......................... 289
Vinyl Trim............................. 284
Voltmeter............................. 129
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 236
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 129
Warnings and Cautions..................... 7
Warranty Information..................... 321
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 171
Washers, Windshield...................80,268
Washing Vehicle......................... 282
Waxing and Polishing..................... 282
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 217
Wheel Changing........................ 242Wheel Mounting........................ 244
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 245
Wind Buffeting.......................... 25
Window Fogging........................ 170
Windows
Power............................... 24
Windshield Defroster................53,167,168
Windshield Washers...................... 80
Fluid............................... 268
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 268
Windshield Wipers....................... 80
Wipers, Intermittent....................... 81
Wipers, Rain Sensitive..................... 82
344 INDEX